The organisation
What Stibbe does
Stibbe was founded in 1911 when David Stibbe opened a law practice on the Herengracht in Amsterdam. Through mergers, including with the Brussels firm Simont & Simont in 1991 and the Paris firm Monahan & Duhot in 1993, it grew into an internationally oriented Benelux firm, later adding a Luxembourg office in 2010.
In the Netherlands
Stibbe in the Netherlands
The Amsterdam office is on the Beethovenplein. Stibbe is an independent firm, not part of any international network, and is regularly ranked among the top five Dutch firms by lawyer count.
Structure
Practice groups and where you work
The firm is organised into 26 practice groups and 18 sector groups, spanning corporate and M&A, banking and finance, litigation, employment, tax, notarial services and technology.
Getting in
How students start here
Trainees typically join after an LLM and rotate through several practice groups, including a notarial rotation, before choosing a specialisation.
Key facts
At a glance
- Type
- Full-service law firm
- Head office
- Amsterdam
- Founded
- 1911
- Size
- 223 lawyers (Advocatie Top 50 2026)
Related
Relevant legal practice areas
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Stibbe
What does Stibbe do?
An independent full-service firm founded in 1911, organised into 26 practice groups from corporate M&A to notarial services.
How do I get an internship or traineeship at Stibbe?
Trainees typically join after an LLM and rotate through several practice groups, including a notarial rotation, before choosing a specialisation.
Which legal practice areas are relevant at Stibbe?
At Stibbe, the most relevant practice areas are Corporate/M&A, Banking & Finance and Employment, Labour & Pensions.
Where is Stibbe based in the Netherlands?
Head office: Amsterdam.
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