AKD has appointed three new partners and one new counsel. The newly appointed partners have demonstrated over the past few years to have made valuable contributions to the growth of our firm, having provided their clients with innovative and successful advise in their various fields of expertise.
Menno Hendriks specialises in the civil-law aspects of real estate, with a strong focus on construction and tenancy law. Menno's expertise in tenancy law focuses on issues at the interface with public policy law, education law and the Heating Supply Act.
Nikee Groot is part of AKD's EU and Competition Law team in Brussels. She specialises in procurement law, State Aid law and the private enforcement of competition law. Nikee litigates both before Dutch courts and the European Court of Justice.
Rolf Everhardus advises Dutch and international businesses on national and cross-border insolvency and restructuring issues. Rolf advises on and litigates over many topics, including D&O liability, financing and securities, and purchases/restarts after bankruptcies. He is also regularly appointed as a bankruptcy trustee.
Aukje van Griensven has been appointed counsel. Aukje specialises in commercial real estate transactions and has experience handling the complexities of transaction practices in relation to private real estate.
Managing partner Carlos Pita Cao: "We are delighted and tremendously proud to announce the appointment of our new partners and counsel. They all bring exceptional expertise in their fields and a strong dedication to our values, our clients and our firm. Their expertise and commitment will be instrumental in further enhancing our ability to provide outstanding legal and tax services, as we continue to expand our presence and strengthen our position as a leading law firm in the Benelux. We are convinced that their contributions will be essential in delivering exceptional value to our clients across the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and all over the world.”