Amsterdam—Dentons has appointed Jan-Willem de Tombe Country Operating Officer in the Netherlands effective April 1, 2025.

In this role, he will be responsible for strategic planning, driving forward the firm’s growth strategy, financial performance and operational efficiencies, while fostering collaboration and helping to guide the firm in the evolving legal and business landscape. Jan-Willem de Tombe has over 25 years’ experience as a lawyer and has spent a significant part of his career in management roles. He also serves as a Deputy Justice in the Tax Chamber of the Court of Appeal in 's-Hertogenbosch.

As of April 1, 2025, the Dentons Amsterdam Board consists of Marnix Veldhuijzen, Jan-Willem de Tombe, and Marc Kuijper, who will stay on for a transitional period.

Netherlands Managing Partner Marnix Veldhuijzen said, “We are very happy to welcome Jan-Willem to the team. In this phase of growth and increasing sophistication of law firm management, his results-oriented approach and ability to forge connections between stakeholders at all levels will solidify our business planning and financial management.”

Commenting on his appointment, Jan-Willem de Tombe added, “I am delighted to join Dentons. The combination of the firm’s strong roots in the Netherlands and its unparalleled footprint in the global market make Dentons uniquely positioned for the business landscape of tomorrow. I’m looking forward to working with the leadership, partners and business support teams to drive operational excellence and contribute to the further growth of the Amsterdam office.”

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