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Amsterdam alumni newsletter Last October we introduced the first edition of the Amsterdam alumni newsletter In this already third second issue we take again a look at whats happening in our Amsterdam office and Firm-wide We also invite you to tell us what you would like to find in this newsletter
Photo The Clifford Chance A4 motorway billboard News flashes Alumni Yearbook 2014
We are delighted to present the third edition of the Clifford Chance Alumni Yearbook designed for all members of our alumni network If you would like to receive a hardcopy of this book please contact Roos ten Doesschate
August 2014 Amsterdam alumni newsletter
PROUD SPONSOR OFhellip During the week of 9 June 2014 Clifford Chance Amsterdam advertised on mast 98 a gigantic billboard (9 metres x 12 metres) near Schiphol on the A4 motorway
On the billboard we expressed our pride of being able to support some prominent cultural institutions like
Holland Festival TEDxAmsterdam Toneelgroep
De Hollanders and Toneelgroep Amsterdam
People who took the A4 motorway from The Hague to Amsterdam had a view of the giant billboard ad The office especially would like to thank Jelle Hofland and Nienke van Stekelenburgh and mast-owner Interbest for their extraordinary efforts on this project
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Climate footprint
All Amsterdam staff was asked to vote for their favourite climate footprint project theyd like the office to sponsor As there were many votes for two out of five suggested compensation projects that are to make the Amsterdam office climate neutral the office decided to support both causes
This years winners were
Manaus landfill gas project Brasil A project located at the lungs of the earth the great Amazone rainforest The Manaus landfill emits carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere coming from the waste that has been deposited there for 20 years This project activity is to collect the landfill gas (LFG) and combust the extracted LFG thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions and generating
Certified Emission Reductions
For the third time in a row (but second ace this time)
o Cookstoves South Africa
ng standards of
se
In 2012 we set up a local branch of
e firms LGBT group (lesbian gay
profit
pl
Basa Magog
The Fair Climate Fund helps toimprove the livi40000 families by using more effective cooking methods The cooking method ensures less uof coals a reduction of smoke
inside the house and last but not least women gain two hours tospend on work or family
orkplace Pride W
thbisexual and transgender) called Arcus This year to support this groups efforts the office has now also become a member of a non-LGBT foundation based in Amsterdam called Workplace Pride Workplace Pridersquos membersmajor organisations such as ING Shell and ABN AMRO On 8 August the office organised a successful seminar titled Embracing diversity and its challenges in cooperationwith Human Rights Watch and experts of Pride Photo Award to celebrate its membership of Workplace Pride Many representatives from various organisations joined thatselection of photos from Pride PhoAward was exhibited for two weeks in the office building
include
key afternoo n A
to Nearly 100 people came together to compete in the annual charity fundraising pub quiz Launched in 2012 by Dana Meijler Annemarieke Vreeker and Prany Klaassens the quiz has become a tradition and is one of our CR highlights of the year
Meijler Annemarieke Vreeker and Prany Klaassens the quiz has become a tradition and is one of our CR highlights of the year
Fourteen teams answered questions on subjects ranging from movies to music history geography sports and science And each team had a chance to up its score by performing Karaoke between rounds
Fourteen teams answered questions on subjects ranging from movies to music history geography sports and science And each team had a chance to up its score by performing Karaoke between rounds
Seminarsevents Pub Quiz
Amsterdam alumni newsletter 3
As a bonus this years winning team could decide among three charities where the proceeds could go The winning team Intel Inside Mental Outside (Hans Beerlage Floor van der Steenstraten Jan Jaap Atema Tommy Hurley and Joost Rietveld) won by 10 points and chose to donate the proceeds to KWF Kankerbestrijding
Corporate boards
A successful seminar was held on the occasion of the publication of the book Corporate Boards in Law and Practice A Comparative Analysis in Europe (Richard Nowak was one of its editors) Following the book presentation there were presentations by well-known supervisory board members and by Hans Beerlage
NGB seminar and regulatory book launch
In March there was the book launch of the joined NGBCC publication Een praktische leidraad in het doolhof van de internationale financieumlle wet- en regelgeving NGB stands for Nederlands Genootschap van Bedrijfsjuristen ndash Dutch general counsel society
The book counts 112 pages and was written by 18 CC Amsterdam lawyers who together produced 14 articles about regulatory and compliance themes that (might) also have an impact on the operating field of general counsels The book was sent to over 1700 NGB members
Many general counsel (all members of NGB) attended the afternoon joined by the authors of the book Marian Scheele Simone Peek and Bas Boris Visser held presentations and Jeroen Ouwehand acted as moderator live interviewing three key clients
If you would like to know more about this publication please contact Jeroen de Bruin
NL Doet On 21 March a mixed team of about 18 people from different Business Services departments made their annual pro bono contribution by participating in an NL DOET project at Ilperveld Marianne Nieuwenhuizen and Pascal Deijs had selected the Ilperveld project The team harvested seven tonnes of peatbog moss
League tables and rankings The Amsterdam office is again doing very well in the Dutch Mergers amp Acquisitions (MampA) league tables being ahead of the competition in terms of deal value and took the number 1 position for the first half of the calendar year (HY1) for the second year in a row in the Overfusies MampA league table We also took first position in ThomsonReuters MampA league table HY1 for Benelux deals In recent months there were also the new rankings in the Legal 500 and Chambers Europe + Global guides where we made significant progess
4 Amsterdam alumni newsletter
Media Some recent highlights
Het Financieele Dagblad (a two-pager Frank Graaf on our regulatory amp compliance group)
NRC Handelsblad (opinion article by Bas Boris Visser and others on the future of law education)
MampA Magazine (a two-pager about our Q1 Mergers amp Acquisitions report)
Publications We had some excellent contributions to titles like ILO VampO Investment amp Pensions Europe International Tax Review IampPN Ondernemingsrecht and the FDs Pensioen Pro
Best Young Professional
Loes Mensink became 2nd in the competition for Best Young Professional Law 2014 Great work Loes
Deal highlights As it would take up far too much space to list the great deals we advised on recently well just name a selection of them in chronological order
KleacutepierreCorio
Liberty GlobalZiggo
Unibail-RodamcoCentrO Oberhausen
MontaguDORC
T-Mobile Czech RepublicDeutsche Telekom
CofcoNidera
StahlClariant
VW AG issuance of EUR 3bn
Setting up the Nationaal Energiebespaarfonds
Financial close of the Westermeerwind wind farm
Special feature Catering Manager Raj van Dijk on CC Culture A new feature of the alumni newsletter is a personal interview with people that work at the Amsterdam office about work atmosphere and their own passions
How did you join us
Almost a year ago my predecessor Arjan Visser and I swapped places I came from a colleague-office at the Zuidas and went to a historic building in the city centre That the difference would be this big I could not have foreseen At both locations catering has been outsourced but over here as Catering Manager you truly are a member of the facilities team You easily feel part of Clifford Chance The CC feeling is working hard but with a common goal in mind and a will to achieve this together
When did you choose a catering profession
I have a catering background graduating from the Hotel School and
Amsterdam alumni newsletter 5
working in five star hotels at the national airport and Noordwijk aan Zee In 2007 I made a career switch and worked as facility support for the Managing Board of ABN AMRO Unfortunately that position ended in 2009 after the acquisition by Fortis At that time OSP Catering asked me for a project at the Zuidas
What do you normally do during a routine work day
The nice thing about this job is that not a single day is alike One day youll be peeling potatoes in the kitchen and the next day you walk around in a suit in the client area The important thing is that our clients are perfectly taken care of in this area Managing staff and a good cooperation with the PAC is very important Offering that cold glass of water or fresh fruit salad at the right moment contributes to stay in the right flow And of course its very important that people can start their lunch at 12am sharp Together with chef Brian we try to prepare a healthy and varied menu
How do you regard the cooperation between fee earners and Business Services
You really operate here as a team Its nice to see that when a deal closes there is always a word of gratitude for
BS staff This increases the pride of CC and the sense of solidarity
Appointments
Michiel Sunderman (Tax) was elected to the partnership
Joep Bertrams (Tax) Erwin Bos (LampDR) and Han Teerink (Corporate) were appointed as counsel
Mark-Jan Arends joined as a lateral hire and was appointed as counsel (notary practice)
Senior counsel Marian Scheele was appointed as member of INREVs public affairs committee
New item Alumni speaking out We love that solution driven CC approach
Inge Hamstra (left) Astrid Overeem (right) Photo and text Jeroen de Bruin
On a great waterfront terrace near the Rembrandt Tower that houses leading global asset management company BlackRock we meet Inge Hamstra and Astrid Overeem Both CC alumni joined the American
multinational in recent times where they are formally part of the London team although posted in Amsterdam During their CC years Inge worked as senior associate in the Financial Regulatory and Funds practice and Astrid took care of PR and Communications In their current role they are respectively Director Legal amp Compliance Benelux and VP of Corporate Communications Benelux
Funds practice and Astrid took care of PR and Communications In their current role they are respectively Director Legal amp Compliance Benelux and VP of Corporate Communications Benelux
How does BlackRock compare to Clifford Chance How does BlackRock compare to Clifford Chance
There are many similarities they reply Like enjoying a good work atmosphere and the right work ethic And the Amsterdam office of BlackRock is an influential office within the network just as CC Amsterdam Both companies operate at the top of the market BlackRock is a listed company but feels like a family business with Larry Fink as a founder who is very visible within the network
There are many similarities they reply Like enjoying a good work atmosphere and the right work ethic And the Amsterdam office of BlackRock is an influential office within the network just as CC Amsterdam Both companies operate at the top of the market BlackRock is a listed company but feels like a family business with Larry Fink as a founder who is very visible within the network
Hows your new job Hows your new job
Inge Both Astrid and I started in a newly created job As the Amsterdam office has become increasingly important our company wanted local experts for legal amp compliance and for corporate communications The core business here is asset management where we were used to legal advice as being the only revenue driver That being said legal expertise is very much part of the business case here In the end its all about client satisfaction and getting the job done as a team It is very useful that I worked with BlackRock for years at CC Having worked as a lawyer in both Finance and Capital Markets as well as Funds helps me a lot in my daily operations
Inge Both Astrid and I started in a newly created job As the Amsterdam office has become increasingly important our company wanted local experts for legal amp compliance and for corporate communications The core business here is asset management where we were used to legal advice as being the only revenue driver That being said legal expertise is very much part of the business case here In the end its all about client satisfaction and getting the job done as a team It is very useful that I worked with BlackRock for years at CC Having worked as a lawyer in both Finance and Capital Markets as well as Funds helps me a lot in my daily operations
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Astrid I enjoy working in a professional services organisation again The main difference with my old job is that I work for a listed company now All external communication is in fact sensitive and could have an effect on share prices However because of our high profile its not a question of choosing not to comment but how to comment That makes my job very dynamic What do you miss the most
That seems to be a simple question as both ladies reply the canteen Apart from the great food in the canteen they have always appreciated the interaction with other departments and the feeling of togetherness By the way like CC they have a colleague who like Tom performs great dance moves What did you enjoy the most Astrid Organising Sail 2010 together with Roos being part of the armada how exciting Brainstorming with Roos (one of the sessions ended up in us secretly decorating the office exterior with a canvas supporting the Dutch football team in the WK of 2010 at 5 in the morning) Early breakfasts with Janet when she still worked in Amsterdam and getting an article into the Wall Street Journal against all odds
Inge I would say the Race of the Classics and the great combination between work and play in general And lets not forget the way CC events are organised with an excellent eye for detail
Any tips
Astrid Continue with the great alumni events of course And treasure the great culture and
atmosphere of the CC Amsterdam office
Inge On the business side I would stress that CC should stay the pragmatic people they have always been I really enjoy working together with former colleagues who are truly solution driven and give practical answers to my questions
Join us on
Contact Register here to be part of the Clifford Chance global alumni network Clifford Chance alumni network Also check out the Amsterdam alumni LinkedIn group if you would like to be informed on local news For any other alumni related questions please contact Roos ten Doesschate (+31 20 711 9234)
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS For any commentsthoughts concerning this newsletter please contact Jeroen de Bruin (+31 20 711 9273) wwwcliffordchancecom
Check out the Amsterdam alumni LinkedIn group if you would like to be informed on events and other local news We now have over 130 members
2 Amsterdam alumni newsletter
Climate footprint
All Amsterdam staff was asked to vote for their favourite climate footprint project theyd like the office to sponsor As there were many votes for two out of five suggested compensation projects that are to make the Amsterdam office climate neutral the office decided to support both causes
This years winners were
Manaus landfill gas project Brasil A project located at the lungs of the earth the great Amazone rainforest The Manaus landfill emits carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere coming from the waste that has been deposited there for 20 years This project activity is to collect the landfill gas (LFG) and combust the extracted LFG thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions and generating
Certified Emission Reductions
For the third time in a row (but second ace this time)
o Cookstoves South Africa
ng standards of
se
In 2012 we set up a local branch of
e firms LGBT group (lesbian gay
profit
pl
Basa Magog
The Fair Climate Fund helps toimprove the livi40000 families by using more effective cooking methods The cooking method ensures less uof coals a reduction of smoke
inside the house and last but not least women gain two hours tospend on work or family
orkplace Pride W
thbisexual and transgender) called Arcus This year to support this groups efforts the office has now also become a member of a non-LGBT foundation based in Amsterdam called Workplace Pride Workplace Pridersquos membersmajor organisations such as ING Shell and ABN AMRO On 8 August the office organised a successful seminar titled Embracing diversity and its challenges in cooperationwith Human Rights Watch and experts of Pride Photo Award to celebrate its membership of Workplace Pride Many representatives from various organisations joined thatselection of photos from Pride PhoAward was exhibited for two weeks in the office building
include
key afternoo n A
to Nearly 100 people came together to compete in the annual charity fundraising pub quiz Launched in 2012 by Dana Meijler Annemarieke Vreeker and Prany Klaassens the quiz has become a tradition and is one of our CR highlights of the year
Meijler Annemarieke Vreeker and Prany Klaassens the quiz has become a tradition and is one of our CR highlights of the year
Fourteen teams answered questions on subjects ranging from movies to music history geography sports and science And each team had a chance to up its score by performing Karaoke between rounds
Fourteen teams answered questions on subjects ranging from movies to music history geography sports and science And each team had a chance to up its score by performing Karaoke between rounds
Seminarsevents Pub Quiz
Amsterdam alumni newsletter 3
As a bonus this years winning team could decide among three charities where the proceeds could go The winning team Intel Inside Mental Outside (Hans Beerlage Floor van der Steenstraten Jan Jaap Atema Tommy Hurley and Joost Rietveld) won by 10 points and chose to donate the proceeds to KWF Kankerbestrijding
Corporate boards
A successful seminar was held on the occasion of the publication of the book Corporate Boards in Law and Practice A Comparative Analysis in Europe (Richard Nowak was one of its editors) Following the book presentation there were presentations by well-known supervisory board members and by Hans Beerlage
NGB seminar and regulatory book launch
In March there was the book launch of the joined NGBCC publication Een praktische leidraad in het doolhof van de internationale financieumlle wet- en regelgeving NGB stands for Nederlands Genootschap van Bedrijfsjuristen ndash Dutch general counsel society
The book counts 112 pages and was written by 18 CC Amsterdam lawyers who together produced 14 articles about regulatory and compliance themes that (might) also have an impact on the operating field of general counsels The book was sent to over 1700 NGB members
Many general counsel (all members of NGB) attended the afternoon joined by the authors of the book Marian Scheele Simone Peek and Bas Boris Visser held presentations and Jeroen Ouwehand acted as moderator live interviewing three key clients
If you would like to know more about this publication please contact Jeroen de Bruin
NL Doet On 21 March a mixed team of about 18 people from different Business Services departments made their annual pro bono contribution by participating in an NL DOET project at Ilperveld Marianne Nieuwenhuizen and Pascal Deijs had selected the Ilperveld project The team harvested seven tonnes of peatbog moss
League tables and rankings The Amsterdam office is again doing very well in the Dutch Mergers amp Acquisitions (MampA) league tables being ahead of the competition in terms of deal value and took the number 1 position for the first half of the calendar year (HY1) for the second year in a row in the Overfusies MampA league table We also took first position in ThomsonReuters MampA league table HY1 for Benelux deals In recent months there were also the new rankings in the Legal 500 and Chambers Europe + Global guides where we made significant progess
4 Amsterdam alumni newsletter
Media Some recent highlights
Het Financieele Dagblad (a two-pager Frank Graaf on our regulatory amp compliance group)
NRC Handelsblad (opinion article by Bas Boris Visser and others on the future of law education)
MampA Magazine (a two-pager about our Q1 Mergers amp Acquisitions report)
Publications We had some excellent contributions to titles like ILO VampO Investment amp Pensions Europe International Tax Review IampPN Ondernemingsrecht and the FDs Pensioen Pro
Best Young Professional
Loes Mensink became 2nd in the competition for Best Young Professional Law 2014 Great work Loes
Deal highlights As it would take up far too much space to list the great deals we advised on recently well just name a selection of them in chronological order
KleacutepierreCorio
Liberty GlobalZiggo
Unibail-RodamcoCentrO Oberhausen
MontaguDORC
T-Mobile Czech RepublicDeutsche Telekom
CofcoNidera
StahlClariant
VW AG issuance of EUR 3bn
Setting up the Nationaal Energiebespaarfonds
Financial close of the Westermeerwind wind farm
Special feature Catering Manager Raj van Dijk on CC Culture A new feature of the alumni newsletter is a personal interview with people that work at the Amsterdam office about work atmosphere and their own passions
How did you join us
Almost a year ago my predecessor Arjan Visser and I swapped places I came from a colleague-office at the Zuidas and went to a historic building in the city centre That the difference would be this big I could not have foreseen At both locations catering has been outsourced but over here as Catering Manager you truly are a member of the facilities team You easily feel part of Clifford Chance The CC feeling is working hard but with a common goal in mind and a will to achieve this together
When did you choose a catering profession
I have a catering background graduating from the Hotel School and
Amsterdam alumni newsletter 5
working in five star hotels at the national airport and Noordwijk aan Zee In 2007 I made a career switch and worked as facility support for the Managing Board of ABN AMRO Unfortunately that position ended in 2009 after the acquisition by Fortis At that time OSP Catering asked me for a project at the Zuidas
What do you normally do during a routine work day
The nice thing about this job is that not a single day is alike One day youll be peeling potatoes in the kitchen and the next day you walk around in a suit in the client area The important thing is that our clients are perfectly taken care of in this area Managing staff and a good cooperation with the PAC is very important Offering that cold glass of water or fresh fruit salad at the right moment contributes to stay in the right flow And of course its very important that people can start their lunch at 12am sharp Together with chef Brian we try to prepare a healthy and varied menu
How do you regard the cooperation between fee earners and Business Services
You really operate here as a team Its nice to see that when a deal closes there is always a word of gratitude for
BS staff This increases the pride of CC and the sense of solidarity
Appointments
Michiel Sunderman (Tax) was elected to the partnership
Joep Bertrams (Tax) Erwin Bos (LampDR) and Han Teerink (Corporate) were appointed as counsel
Mark-Jan Arends joined as a lateral hire and was appointed as counsel (notary practice)
Senior counsel Marian Scheele was appointed as member of INREVs public affairs committee
New item Alumni speaking out We love that solution driven CC approach
Inge Hamstra (left) Astrid Overeem (right) Photo and text Jeroen de Bruin
On a great waterfront terrace near the Rembrandt Tower that houses leading global asset management company BlackRock we meet Inge Hamstra and Astrid Overeem Both CC alumni joined the American
multinational in recent times where they are formally part of the London team although posted in Amsterdam During their CC years Inge worked as senior associate in the Financial Regulatory and Funds practice and Astrid took care of PR and Communications In their current role they are respectively Director Legal amp Compliance Benelux and VP of Corporate Communications Benelux
Funds practice and Astrid took care of PR and Communications In their current role they are respectively Director Legal amp Compliance Benelux and VP of Corporate Communications Benelux
How does BlackRock compare to Clifford Chance How does BlackRock compare to Clifford Chance
There are many similarities they reply Like enjoying a good work atmosphere and the right work ethic And the Amsterdam office of BlackRock is an influential office within the network just as CC Amsterdam Both companies operate at the top of the market BlackRock is a listed company but feels like a family business with Larry Fink as a founder who is very visible within the network
There are many similarities they reply Like enjoying a good work atmosphere and the right work ethic And the Amsterdam office of BlackRock is an influential office within the network just as CC Amsterdam Both companies operate at the top of the market BlackRock is a listed company but feels like a family business with Larry Fink as a founder who is very visible within the network
Hows your new job Hows your new job
Inge Both Astrid and I started in a newly created job As the Amsterdam office has become increasingly important our company wanted local experts for legal amp compliance and for corporate communications The core business here is asset management where we were used to legal advice as being the only revenue driver That being said legal expertise is very much part of the business case here In the end its all about client satisfaction and getting the job done as a team It is very useful that I worked with BlackRock for years at CC Having worked as a lawyer in both Finance and Capital Markets as well as Funds helps me a lot in my daily operations
Inge Both Astrid and I started in a newly created job As the Amsterdam office has become increasingly important our company wanted local experts for legal amp compliance and for corporate communications The core business here is asset management where we were used to legal advice as being the only revenue driver That being said legal expertise is very much part of the business case here In the end its all about client satisfaction and getting the job done as a team It is very useful that I worked with BlackRock for years at CC Having worked as a lawyer in both Finance and Capital Markets as well as Funds helps me a lot in my daily operations
6 Amsterdam alumni newsletter
Astrid I enjoy working in a professional services organisation again The main difference with my old job is that I work for a listed company now All external communication is in fact sensitive and could have an effect on share prices However because of our high profile its not a question of choosing not to comment but how to comment That makes my job very dynamic What do you miss the most
That seems to be a simple question as both ladies reply the canteen Apart from the great food in the canteen they have always appreciated the interaction with other departments and the feeling of togetherness By the way like CC they have a colleague who like Tom performs great dance moves What did you enjoy the most Astrid Organising Sail 2010 together with Roos being part of the armada how exciting Brainstorming with Roos (one of the sessions ended up in us secretly decorating the office exterior with a canvas supporting the Dutch football team in the WK of 2010 at 5 in the morning) Early breakfasts with Janet when she still worked in Amsterdam and getting an article into the Wall Street Journal against all odds
Inge I would say the Race of the Classics and the great combination between work and play in general And lets not forget the way CC events are organised with an excellent eye for detail
Any tips
Astrid Continue with the great alumni events of course And treasure the great culture and
atmosphere of the CC Amsterdam office
Inge On the business side I would stress that CC should stay the pragmatic people they have always been I really enjoy working together with former colleagues who are truly solution driven and give practical answers to my questions
Join us on
Contact Register here to be part of the Clifford Chance global alumni network Clifford Chance alumni network Also check out the Amsterdam alumni LinkedIn group if you would like to be informed on local news For any other alumni related questions please contact Roos ten Doesschate (+31 20 711 9234)
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS For any commentsthoughts concerning this newsletter please contact Jeroen de Bruin (+31 20 711 9273) wwwcliffordchancecom
Check out the Amsterdam alumni LinkedIn group if you would like to be informed on events and other local news We now have over 130 members
Amsterdam alumni newsletter 3
As a bonus this years winning team could decide among three charities where the proceeds could go The winning team Intel Inside Mental Outside (Hans Beerlage Floor van der Steenstraten Jan Jaap Atema Tommy Hurley and Joost Rietveld) won by 10 points and chose to donate the proceeds to KWF Kankerbestrijding
Corporate boards
A successful seminar was held on the occasion of the publication of the book Corporate Boards in Law and Practice A Comparative Analysis in Europe (Richard Nowak was one of its editors) Following the book presentation there were presentations by well-known supervisory board members and by Hans Beerlage
NGB seminar and regulatory book launch
In March there was the book launch of the joined NGBCC publication Een praktische leidraad in het doolhof van de internationale financieumlle wet- en regelgeving NGB stands for Nederlands Genootschap van Bedrijfsjuristen ndash Dutch general counsel society
The book counts 112 pages and was written by 18 CC Amsterdam lawyers who together produced 14 articles about regulatory and compliance themes that (might) also have an impact on the operating field of general counsels The book was sent to over 1700 NGB members
Many general counsel (all members of NGB) attended the afternoon joined by the authors of the book Marian Scheele Simone Peek and Bas Boris Visser held presentations and Jeroen Ouwehand acted as moderator live interviewing three key clients
If you would like to know more about this publication please contact Jeroen de Bruin
NL Doet On 21 March a mixed team of about 18 people from different Business Services departments made their annual pro bono contribution by participating in an NL DOET project at Ilperveld Marianne Nieuwenhuizen and Pascal Deijs had selected the Ilperveld project The team harvested seven tonnes of peatbog moss
League tables and rankings The Amsterdam office is again doing very well in the Dutch Mergers amp Acquisitions (MampA) league tables being ahead of the competition in terms of deal value and took the number 1 position for the first half of the calendar year (HY1) for the second year in a row in the Overfusies MampA league table We also took first position in ThomsonReuters MampA league table HY1 for Benelux deals In recent months there were also the new rankings in the Legal 500 and Chambers Europe + Global guides where we made significant progess
4 Amsterdam alumni newsletter
Media Some recent highlights
Het Financieele Dagblad (a two-pager Frank Graaf on our regulatory amp compliance group)
NRC Handelsblad (opinion article by Bas Boris Visser and others on the future of law education)
MampA Magazine (a two-pager about our Q1 Mergers amp Acquisitions report)
Publications We had some excellent contributions to titles like ILO VampO Investment amp Pensions Europe International Tax Review IampPN Ondernemingsrecht and the FDs Pensioen Pro
Best Young Professional
Loes Mensink became 2nd in the competition for Best Young Professional Law 2014 Great work Loes
Deal highlights As it would take up far too much space to list the great deals we advised on recently well just name a selection of them in chronological order
KleacutepierreCorio
Liberty GlobalZiggo
Unibail-RodamcoCentrO Oberhausen
MontaguDORC
T-Mobile Czech RepublicDeutsche Telekom
CofcoNidera
StahlClariant
VW AG issuance of EUR 3bn
Setting up the Nationaal Energiebespaarfonds
Financial close of the Westermeerwind wind farm
Special feature Catering Manager Raj van Dijk on CC Culture A new feature of the alumni newsletter is a personal interview with people that work at the Amsterdam office about work atmosphere and their own passions
How did you join us
Almost a year ago my predecessor Arjan Visser and I swapped places I came from a colleague-office at the Zuidas and went to a historic building in the city centre That the difference would be this big I could not have foreseen At both locations catering has been outsourced but over here as Catering Manager you truly are a member of the facilities team You easily feel part of Clifford Chance The CC feeling is working hard but with a common goal in mind and a will to achieve this together
When did you choose a catering profession
I have a catering background graduating from the Hotel School and
Amsterdam alumni newsletter 5
working in five star hotels at the national airport and Noordwijk aan Zee In 2007 I made a career switch and worked as facility support for the Managing Board of ABN AMRO Unfortunately that position ended in 2009 after the acquisition by Fortis At that time OSP Catering asked me for a project at the Zuidas
What do you normally do during a routine work day
The nice thing about this job is that not a single day is alike One day youll be peeling potatoes in the kitchen and the next day you walk around in a suit in the client area The important thing is that our clients are perfectly taken care of in this area Managing staff and a good cooperation with the PAC is very important Offering that cold glass of water or fresh fruit salad at the right moment contributes to stay in the right flow And of course its very important that people can start their lunch at 12am sharp Together with chef Brian we try to prepare a healthy and varied menu
How do you regard the cooperation between fee earners and Business Services
You really operate here as a team Its nice to see that when a deal closes there is always a word of gratitude for
BS staff This increases the pride of CC and the sense of solidarity
Appointments
Michiel Sunderman (Tax) was elected to the partnership
Joep Bertrams (Tax) Erwin Bos (LampDR) and Han Teerink (Corporate) were appointed as counsel
Mark-Jan Arends joined as a lateral hire and was appointed as counsel (notary practice)
Senior counsel Marian Scheele was appointed as member of INREVs public affairs committee
New item Alumni speaking out We love that solution driven CC approach
Inge Hamstra (left) Astrid Overeem (right) Photo and text Jeroen de Bruin
On a great waterfront terrace near the Rembrandt Tower that houses leading global asset management company BlackRock we meet Inge Hamstra and Astrid Overeem Both CC alumni joined the American
multinational in recent times where they are formally part of the London team although posted in Amsterdam During their CC years Inge worked as senior associate in the Financial Regulatory and Funds practice and Astrid took care of PR and Communications In their current role they are respectively Director Legal amp Compliance Benelux and VP of Corporate Communications Benelux
Funds practice and Astrid took care of PR and Communications In their current role they are respectively Director Legal amp Compliance Benelux and VP of Corporate Communications Benelux
How does BlackRock compare to Clifford Chance How does BlackRock compare to Clifford Chance
There are many similarities they reply Like enjoying a good work atmosphere and the right work ethic And the Amsterdam office of BlackRock is an influential office within the network just as CC Amsterdam Both companies operate at the top of the market BlackRock is a listed company but feels like a family business with Larry Fink as a founder who is very visible within the network
There are many similarities they reply Like enjoying a good work atmosphere and the right work ethic And the Amsterdam office of BlackRock is an influential office within the network just as CC Amsterdam Both companies operate at the top of the market BlackRock is a listed company but feels like a family business with Larry Fink as a founder who is very visible within the network
Hows your new job Hows your new job
Inge Both Astrid and I started in a newly created job As the Amsterdam office has become increasingly important our company wanted local experts for legal amp compliance and for corporate communications The core business here is asset management where we were used to legal advice as being the only revenue driver That being said legal expertise is very much part of the business case here In the end its all about client satisfaction and getting the job done as a team It is very useful that I worked with BlackRock for years at CC Having worked as a lawyer in both Finance and Capital Markets as well as Funds helps me a lot in my daily operations
Inge Both Astrid and I started in a newly created job As the Amsterdam office has become increasingly important our company wanted local experts for legal amp compliance and for corporate communications The core business here is asset management where we were used to legal advice as being the only revenue driver That being said legal expertise is very much part of the business case here In the end its all about client satisfaction and getting the job done as a team It is very useful that I worked with BlackRock for years at CC Having worked as a lawyer in both Finance and Capital Markets as well as Funds helps me a lot in my daily operations
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Astrid I enjoy working in a professional services organisation again The main difference with my old job is that I work for a listed company now All external communication is in fact sensitive and could have an effect on share prices However because of our high profile its not a question of choosing not to comment but how to comment That makes my job very dynamic What do you miss the most
That seems to be a simple question as both ladies reply the canteen Apart from the great food in the canteen they have always appreciated the interaction with other departments and the feeling of togetherness By the way like CC they have a colleague who like Tom performs great dance moves What did you enjoy the most Astrid Organising Sail 2010 together with Roos being part of the armada how exciting Brainstorming with Roos (one of the sessions ended up in us secretly decorating the office exterior with a canvas supporting the Dutch football team in the WK of 2010 at 5 in the morning) Early breakfasts with Janet when she still worked in Amsterdam and getting an article into the Wall Street Journal against all odds
Inge I would say the Race of the Classics and the great combination between work and play in general And lets not forget the way CC events are organised with an excellent eye for detail
Any tips
Astrid Continue with the great alumni events of course And treasure the great culture and
atmosphere of the CC Amsterdam office
Inge On the business side I would stress that CC should stay the pragmatic people they have always been I really enjoy working together with former colleagues who are truly solution driven and give practical answers to my questions
Join us on
Contact Register here to be part of the Clifford Chance global alumni network Clifford Chance alumni network Also check out the Amsterdam alumni LinkedIn group if you would like to be informed on local news For any other alumni related questions please contact Roos ten Doesschate (+31 20 711 9234)
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS For any commentsthoughts concerning this newsletter please contact Jeroen de Bruin (+31 20 711 9273) wwwcliffordchancecom
Check out the Amsterdam alumni LinkedIn group if you would like to be informed on events and other local news We now have over 130 members
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Media Some recent highlights
Het Financieele Dagblad (a two-pager Frank Graaf on our regulatory amp compliance group)
NRC Handelsblad (opinion article by Bas Boris Visser and others on the future of law education)
MampA Magazine (a two-pager about our Q1 Mergers amp Acquisitions report)
Publications We had some excellent contributions to titles like ILO VampO Investment amp Pensions Europe International Tax Review IampPN Ondernemingsrecht and the FDs Pensioen Pro
Best Young Professional
Loes Mensink became 2nd in the competition for Best Young Professional Law 2014 Great work Loes
Deal highlights As it would take up far too much space to list the great deals we advised on recently well just name a selection of them in chronological order
KleacutepierreCorio
Liberty GlobalZiggo
Unibail-RodamcoCentrO Oberhausen
MontaguDORC
T-Mobile Czech RepublicDeutsche Telekom
CofcoNidera
StahlClariant
VW AG issuance of EUR 3bn
Setting up the Nationaal Energiebespaarfonds
Financial close of the Westermeerwind wind farm
Special feature Catering Manager Raj van Dijk on CC Culture A new feature of the alumni newsletter is a personal interview with people that work at the Amsterdam office about work atmosphere and their own passions
How did you join us
Almost a year ago my predecessor Arjan Visser and I swapped places I came from a colleague-office at the Zuidas and went to a historic building in the city centre That the difference would be this big I could not have foreseen At both locations catering has been outsourced but over here as Catering Manager you truly are a member of the facilities team You easily feel part of Clifford Chance The CC feeling is working hard but with a common goal in mind and a will to achieve this together
When did you choose a catering profession
I have a catering background graduating from the Hotel School and
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working in five star hotels at the national airport and Noordwijk aan Zee In 2007 I made a career switch and worked as facility support for the Managing Board of ABN AMRO Unfortunately that position ended in 2009 after the acquisition by Fortis At that time OSP Catering asked me for a project at the Zuidas
What do you normally do during a routine work day
The nice thing about this job is that not a single day is alike One day youll be peeling potatoes in the kitchen and the next day you walk around in a suit in the client area The important thing is that our clients are perfectly taken care of in this area Managing staff and a good cooperation with the PAC is very important Offering that cold glass of water or fresh fruit salad at the right moment contributes to stay in the right flow And of course its very important that people can start their lunch at 12am sharp Together with chef Brian we try to prepare a healthy and varied menu
How do you regard the cooperation between fee earners and Business Services
You really operate here as a team Its nice to see that when a deal closes there is always a word of gratitude for
BS staff This increases the pride of CC and the sense of solidarity
Appointments
Michiel Sunderman (Tax) was elected to the partnership
Joep Bertrams (Tax) Erwin Bos (LampDR) and Han Teerink (Corporate) were appointed as counsel
Mark-Jan Arends joined as a lateral hire and was appointed as counsel (notary practice)
Senior counsel Marian Scheele was appointed as member of INREVs public affairs committee
New item Alumni speaking out We love that solution driven CC approach
Inge Hamstra (left) Astrid Overeem (right) Photo and text Jeroen de Bruin
On a great waterfront terrace near the Rembrandt Tower that houses leading global asset management company BlackRock we meet Inge Hamstra and Astrid Overeem Both CC alumni joined the American
multinational in recent times where they are formally part of the London team although posted in Amsterdam During their CC years Inge worked as senior associate in the Financial Regulatory and Funds practice and Astrid took care of PR and Communications In their current role they are respectively Director Legal amp Compliance Benelux and VP of Corporate Communications Benelux
Funds practice and Astrid took care of PR and Communications In their current role they are respectively Director Legal amp Compliance Benelux and VP of Corporate Communications Benelux
How does BlackRock compare to Clifford Chance How does BlackRock compare to Clifford Chance
There are many similarities they reply Like enjoying a good work atmosphere and the right work ethic And the Amsterdam office of BlackRock is an influential office within the network just as CC Amsterdam Both companies operate at the top of the market BlackRock is a listed company but feels like a family business with Larry Fink as a founder who is very visible within the network
There are many similarities they reply Like enjoying a good work atmosphere and the right work ethic And the Amsterdam office of BlackRock is an influential office within the network just as CC Amsterdam Both companies operate at the top of the market BlackRock is a listed company but feels like a family business with Larry Fink as a founder who is very visible within the network
Hows your new job Hows your new job
Inge Both Astrid and I started in a newly created job As the Amsterdam office has become increasingly important our company wanted local experts for legal amp compliance and for corporate communications The core business here is asset management where we were used to legal advice as being the only revenue driver That being said legal expertise is very much part of the business case here In the end its all about client satisfaction and getting the job done as a team It is very useful that I worked with BlackRock for years at CC Having worked as a lawyer in both Finance and Capital Markets as well as Funds helps me a lot in my daily operations
Inge Both Astrid and I started in a newly created job As the Amsterdam office has become increasingly important our company wanted local experts for legal amp compliance and for corporate communications The core business here is asset management where we were used to legal advice as being the only revenue driver That being said legal expertise is very much part of the business case here In the end its all about client satisfaction and getting the job done as a team It is very useful that I worked with BlackRock for years at CC Having worked as a lawyer in both Finance and Capital Markets as well as Funds helps me a lot in my daily operations
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Astrid I enjoy working in a professional services organisation again The main difference with my old job is that I work for a listed company now All external communication is in fact sensitive and could have an effect on share prices However because of our high profile its not a question of choosing not to comment but how to comment That makes my job very dynamic What do you miss the most
That seems to be a simple question as both ladies reply the canteen Apart from the great food in the canteen they have always appreciated the interaction with other departments and the feeling of togetherness By the way like CC they have a colleague who like Tom performs great dance moves What did you enjoy the most Astrid Organising Sail 2010 together with Roos being part of the armada how exciting Brainstorming with Roos (one of the sessions ended up in us secretly decorating the office exterior with a canvas supporting the Dutch football team in the WK of 2010 at 5 in the morning) Early breakfasts with Janet when she still worked in Amsterdam and getting an article into the Wall Street Journal against all odds
Inge I would say the Race of the Classics and the great combination between work and play in general And lets not forget the way CC events are organised with an excellent eye for detail
Any tips
Astrid Continue with the great alumni events of course And treasure the great culture and
atmosphere of the CC Amsterdam office
Inge On the business side I would stress that CC should stay the pragmatic people they have always been I really enjoy working together with former colleagues who are truly solution driven and give practical answers to my questions
Join us on
Contact Register here to be part of the Clifford Chance global alumni network Clifford Chance alumni network Also check out the Amsterdam alumni LinkedIn group if you would like to be informed on local news For any other alumni related questions please contact Roos ten Doesschate (+31 20 711 9234)
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS For any commentsthoughts concerning this newsletter please contact Jeroen de Bruin (+31 20 711 9273) wwwcliffordchancecom
Check out the Amsterdam alumni LinkedIn group if you would like to be informed on events and other local news We now have over 130 members
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working in five star hotels at the national airport and Noordwijk aan Zee In 2007 I made a career switch and worked as facility support for the Managing Board of ABN AMRO Unfortunately that position ended in 2009 after the acquisition by Fortis At that time OSP Catering asked me for a project at the Zuidas
What do you normally do during a routine work day
The nice thing about this job is that not a single day is alike One day youll be peeling potatoes in the kitchen and the next day you walk around in a suit in the client area The important thing is that our clients are perfectly taken care of in this area Managing staff and a good cooperation with the PAC is very important Offering that cold glass of water or fresh fruit salad at the right moment contributes to stay in the right flow And of course its very important that people can start their lunch at 12am sharp Together with chef Brian we try to prepare a healthy and varied menu
How do you regard the cooperation between fee earners and Business Services
You really operate here as a team Its nice to see that when a deal closes there is always a word of gratitude for
BS staff This increases the pride of CC and the sense of solidarity
Appointments
Michiel Sunderman (Tax) was elected to the partnership
Joep Bertrams (Tax) Erwin Bos (LampDR) and Han Teerink (Corporate) were appointed as counsel
Mark-Jan Arends joined as a lateral hire and was appointed as counsel (notary practice)
Senior counsel Marian Scheele was appointed as member of INREVs public affairs committee
New item Alumni speaking out We love that solution driven CC approach
Inge Hamstra (left) Astrid Overeem (right) Photo and text Jeroen de Bruin
On a great waterfront terrace near the Rembrandt Tower that houses leading global asset management company BlackRock we meet Inge Hamstra and Astrid Overeem Both CC alumni joined the American
multinational in recent times where they are formally part of the London team although posted in Amsterdam During their CC years Inge worked as senior associate in the Financial Regulatory and Funds practice and Astrid took care of PR and Communications In their current role they are respectively Director Legal amp Compliance Benelux and VP of Corporate Communications Benelux
Funds practice and Astrid took care of PR and Communications In their current role they are respectively Director Legal amp Compliance Benelux and VP of Corporate Communications Benelux
How does BlackRock compare to Clifford Chance How does BlackRock compare to Clifford Chance
There are many similarities they reply Like enjoying a good work atmosphere and the right work ethic And the Amsterdam office of BlackRock is an influential office within the network just as CC Amsterdam Both companies operate at the top of the market BlackRock is a listed company but feels like a family business with Larry Fink as a founder who is very visible within the network
There are many similarities they reply Like enjoying a good work atmosphere and the right work ethic And the Amsterdam office of BlackRock is an influential office within the network just as CC Amsterdam Both companies operate at the top of the market BlackRock is a listed company but feels like a family business with Larry Fink as a founder who is very visible within the network
Hows your new job Hows your new job
Inge Both Astrid and I started in a newly created job As the Amsterdam office has become increasingly important our company wanted local experts for legal amp compliance and for corporate communications The core business here is asset management where we were used to legal advice as being the only revenue driver That being said legal expertise is very much part of the business case here In the end its all about client satisfaction and getting the job done as a team It is very useful that I worked with BlackRock for years at CC Having worked as a lawyer in both Finance and Capital Markets as well as Funds helps me a lot in my daily operations
Inge Both Astrid and I started in a newly created job As the Amsterdam office has become increasingly important our company wanted local experts for legal amp compliance and for corporate communications The core business here is asset management where we were used to legal advice as being the only revenue driver That being said legal expertise is very much part of the business case here In the end its all about client satisfaction and getting the job done as a team It is very useful that I worked with BlackRock for years at CC Having worked as a lawyer in both Finance and Capital Markets as well as Funds helps me a lot in my daily operations
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Astrid I enjoy working in a professional services organisation again The main difference with my old job is that I work for a listed company now All external communication is in fact sensitive and could have an effect on share prices However because of our high profile its not a question of choosing not to comment but how to comment That makes my job very dynamic What do you miss the most
That seems to be a simple question as both ladies reply the canteen Apart from the great food in the canteen they have always appreciated the interaction with other departments and the feeling of togetherness By the way like CC they have a colleague who like Tom performs great dance moves What did you enjoy the most Astrid Organising Sail 2010 together with Roos being part of the armada how exciting Brainstorming with Roos (one of the sessions ended up in us secretly decorating the office exterior with a canvas supporting the Dutch football team in the WK of 2010 at 5 in the morning) Early breakfasts with Janet when she still worked in Amsterdam and getting an article into the Wall Street Journal against all odds
Inge I would say the Race of the Classics and the great combination between work and play in general And lets not forget the way CC events are organised with an excellent eye for detail
Any tips
Astrid Continue with the great alumni events of course And treasure the great culture and
atmosphere of the CC Amsterdam office
Inge On the business side I would stress that CC should stay the pragmatic people they have always been I really enjoy working together with former colleagues who are truly solution driven and give practical answers to my questions
Join us on
Contact Register here to be part of the Clifford Chance global alumni network Clifford Chance alumni network Also check out the Amsterdam alumni LinkedIn group if you would like to be informed on local news For any other alumni related questions please contact Roos ten Doesschate (+31 20 711 9234)
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS For any commentsthoughts concerning this newsletter please contact Jeroen de Bruin (+31 20 711 9273) wwwcliffordchancecom
Check out the Amsterdam alumni LinkedIn group if you would like to be informed on events and other local news We now have over 130 members
6 Amsterdam alumni newsletter
Astrid I enjoy working in a professional services organisation again The main difference with my old job is that I work for a listed company now All external communication is in fact sensitive and could have an effect on share prices However because of our high profile its not a question of choosing not to comment but how to comment That makes my job very dynamic What do you miss the most
That seems to be a simple question as both ladies reply the canteen Apart from the great food in the canteen they have always appreciated the interaction with other departments and the feeling of togetherness By the way like CC they have a colleague who like Tom performs great dance moves What did you enjoy the most Astrid Organising Sail 2010 together with Roos being part of the armada how exciting Brainstorming with Roos (one of the sessions ended up in us secretly decorating the office exterior with a canvas supporting the Dutch football team in the WK of 2010 at 5 in the morning) Early breakfasts with Janet when she still worked in Amsterdam and getting an article into the Wall Street Journal against all odds
Inge I would say the Race of the Classics and the great combination between work and play in general And lets not forget the way CC events are organised with an excellent eye for detail
Any tips
Astrid Continue with the great alumni events of course And treasure the great culture and
atmosphere of the CC Amsterdam office
Inge On the business side I would stress that CC should stay the pragmatic people they have always been I really enjoy working together with former colleagues who are truly solution driven and give practical answers to my questions
Join us on
Contact Register here to be part of the Clifford Chance global alumni network Clifford Chance alumni network Also check out the Amsterdam alumni LinkedIn group if you would like to be informed on local news For any other alumni related questions please contact Roos ten Doesschate (+31 20 711 9234)
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS For any commentsthoughts concerning this newsletter please contact Jeroen de Bruin (+31 20 711 9273) wwwcliffordchancecom
Check out the Amsterdam alumni LinkedIn group if you would like to be informed on events and other local news We now have over 130 members
