About
us

We are Florent, an independent Dutch corporate law firm located in the heart of Amsterdam’s financial district, the Zuidas. Our firm was founded in 2017 and we have grown to around 50 lawyers over the past years. Our lawyers are either homegrown or have worked for leading national and/or international law firms before joining Florent.

We focus on

Corporate / M&A
Banking & Finance
Dispute Resolution
Restructuring & Insolvency
Cross-border Asset Recovery
Commercial Real Estate
Employment

No-nonsense culture

We are internationally recognized as leading individuals in our fields. We combine high standards with our no-nonsense culture and our inclusive working environment.

The inspiration for our firm’s name stems from the iconic restaurant “Florent” in the Meatpacking District of Manhattan, New York. During the 80ties and the 90ties Florent was New York’s hottest downtown eating spot. The graphic design for the restaurant is now on display in the MoMA.

“FOUNDED IN 2017
AND GROWN TO AROUND
50 LAWYERS”

Our firm continues this positive vibe, which is also reflected in our extra-large and frequently used rooftop terrace overlooking the financial district of our hometown Amsterdam and our extensive art collection.

Want
to join our team?

careers

When you join us, you will enter an environment that can be described as flexible, hands-on, open and personal. We feel genuinely committed to our clients and colleagues, and it shows. With about 70 people, we work together every day to provide the best possible legal services, in which we like to be creative but pragmatic. There are plenty of opportunities, are you ready to seize them?

Our
Executive Board

The Executive Board of Florent consists of Managing Partners Kees van de Meent and Joris Oster and COO Lisette Rikkers. They provide the strategic vision and operational success of our firm. They make the day-to-day decisions necessary to provide our clients with the highest quality legal services. 

Track Record

Representing Europe’s leading perfume retail company in a multi-million euros post M&A dispute.

Acting as counsel to the Dutch subsidiaries of a large multinational fitness group.

Acting as observer in the WHOA proceedings of a Dutch tour operator.

Representing two Enterprise Chamber appointed officers in a long running and contentious saga involving Deus Ex Machina (D.E.M.).

Advising the sellers on the sale of NVT Onderhoudsgroep to Axeco Participaties.

Acting as court-appointed restructuring expert in de WHOA (Dutch scheme) proceedings of professional football club Vitesse.