The organisation
What Van Doorne does
Van Doorne was founded on 1 November 1930, when Pieter van Doorne set up an independent legal practice on the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam. The firm grew steadily over the following decades into a full-service practice serving businesses, individuals, government bodies and international organisations.
In the Netherlands
Van Doorne in the Netherlands
The firm remains headquartered in Amsterdam and is regularly ranked among the largest independent Dutch firms by lawyer count.
Structure
Practice groups and where you work
Practice areas include public procurement, employment and pensions, commercial, EU and competition law, finance and restructuring, tax, IT and IP, corporate law, and real estate.
Getting in
How students start here
Students typically start through an internship or trainee position, with the broad range of practice groups allowing a choice of specialisation early on.
Key facts
At a glance
- Type
- Full-service law firm
- Head office
- Amsterdam
- Founded
- 1930
- Size
- 184 lawyers (Advocatie Top 50 2026)
Vacancies
Vacancies at Van Doorne
Related
Relevant legal practice areas
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Van Doorne
What does Van Doorne do?
An Amsterdam firm founded in 1930 by Pieter van Doorne, advising businesses, individuals and government on nearly every area of Dutch law.
How do I get an internship or traineeship at Van Doorne?
Students typically start through an internship or trainee position, with the broad range of practice groups allowing a choice of specialisation early on.
Which legal practice areas are relevant at Van Doorne?
At Van Doorne, the most relevant practice areas are Public Procurement, Employment, Labour & Pensions and Commercial.
Where is Van Doorne based in the Netherlands?
Head office: Amsterdam.
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