Tussen de dossiers door

A new episode of Tussen de dossiers door – Beyond the case files is now available – and it is the final episode before the summer break. To close the season, we speak with Board member Jan Kromhout.   In this episode, Jan reflects on the past nine conversations, revisiting key highlights and insights from the series. He also shares more about his own journey at AKD, as well as his career before jo...

In this episode, Ronald and Willem speak with Nathalie Niederer who works at our Breda office for over four years now.   Nathalie specialises in government liability law and shares her perspective on the developments shaping her field. She reflects on the growing role of AI, including how it influences her work when used by opposing parties. In the conversation, Nathalie also talks about what she...

A new episode of Tussen de dossiers door – Beyond the case files is available. In this episode, Ronald and Willem speak with Aurelia Balrak, Manager of the Client Acceptance Desk, who has been with the firm for just over two years.   Aurelia shares how she found her way to AKD and reflects on the different roles she held before joining the firm, including the jobs that helped her finance her studi...

A new episode of Tussen de dossiers door – Beyond the case files is now live. This time, Ronald and Willem sit down with Thomas van Kuilenburg, who works in our Commercial Contracting team in Eindhoven and has been part of AKD for over 13 years. Thomas shares how he first found his way to AKD and looks back on a memorable side job he had before joining the firm. He also explains why he enjoys work...

A new episode of Tussen de dossiers door – Beyond the case files is now live. This time, Ronald and Willem speak with Claudia Groen, Specialist Health & Well being, who has been with AKD for an impressive 35 years. In the episode, Claudia reflects on how AKD has evolved over the past decades and how her own role developed alongside that growth. She talks about what she enjoys most in her work,...

The new episode of Tussen de dossiers door – Beyond the case files is here, and this time Ronald and Willem speak with Julien Hick from our Brussels office. Julien has been with AKD for five years and has more than twenty years of experience in employment law. In the conversation, Julien shares what made him choose AKD back then, why that decision still feels right and which case has stayed with h...

A new episode of Tussen de dossiers door – Beyond the case files is now available. In this episode, Ronald and Willem sit down with Jasper Verhoog for an open conversation about his journey within AKD and the choices along the way.   Jasper has been with AKD for 17 years. He started as a trainee lawyer in Rotterdam, continued his career in Amsterdam and is now based in Luxembourg as an Equity Part...

In this episode, Ronald and Willem speak with Mylene Kok - Groeneveld, PGA in the Amsterdam office.     Mylene celebrates nineteen years at AKD this month. In the conversation she reflects on the work she enjoys most, the parts she finds less enjoyable, and the experiences that have shaped almost two decades at the firm. She also shares why growing older feels positive and grounding for her.   Lat...

In this second episode, Ronald and Willem sit down with Lennard Nieuwenhuijse, Head of Finance, for an open and relaxed conversation.   With more than 33 years at AKD, Lennard has seen the firm grow and change from the inside. He shares his reflections on how AKD has evolved over the years and what has stayed the same. The conversation also touches on his role as Head of Finance, including whether...

In this first episode, Ronald and Willem are joined by David Molenaar, a member of the M&A practice group. David shares stories about his exchange during his studies in Japan, takes on a series of quick-fire questions, reflects on a few slightly irresponsible adventures, and talks about where his active and sporty lifestyle comes from — something he was introduced to from an early age. This au...