Prior to working in the Litigation & Risk Management practice group, Pjotr has worked in the field of corporate law and banking and finance. Pjotr uses that background and understanding to support and enhance his current focus, which is especially helpful when negotiating and litigating over the various topics that commercial contracts may cover. Pjotr regularly teaches on legal subjects relating to his practice. Pjotr also uses a part of his time to assist not for profit organisations with matters within his field of expertise.

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Memberships

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Dutch Bar Association
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The Dutch Intellectual Property Association
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The Dutch Copyright Association
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Qualifications

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Regular courses within his field of expertise
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Postdoc National and International Contracts, Grotius Academy, 2010 (with honours)
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Dutch civil law and business law, Leiden University, 2000

What others say

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"Pjotr Heemskerk and Yannick Geryszewski are fast-thinking, knowledgeable and quick to respond. Pjotr Heemskerk cannot be beaten when it comes to knowledge of contract law and intellectual property law, and Yannick Geryszewski is about to take over the Dutch IT law market."
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
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"Pjotr Heemskerk's knowledge and experience in IT law is unparalleled."
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
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"Pjotr Heemskerk has the knowledge and analytical skills needed to advise and negotiate."
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
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Pjotr Heemskerk named "Practice head" in Industry focus: Information Technology
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
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‘Pjotr Heemskerk has in-depth knowledge of all relevant case law, but rather than sounding like a walking encyclopedia, he is very much capable of explaining everything in a manner understandable for the client and applying his knowledge in practical advice.’
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
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‘Pjotr takes care of his junior associates and provides them with the opportunity to further develop.’
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
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Pjotr Heemskerk named "Key lawyer" in Industry Focus: Information Technology
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
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‘Pjotr Heemskerk can also be described as ‘The Oracle’. He knows and remembers everything regarding cases and established case law, which makes him able to quickly analyse a case and come up with the right strategy.’
Legal 500 - EMEA (2022)
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Pjotr Heemskerk

Counsel - Attorney at Law

pjotr.heemskerk@loyensloeff.com

Amsterdam

Dutch, English

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<p>Pjotr Heemskerk, attorney at law, is a member of the Litigation & Risk Management Practice Group in our Rotterdam office. He specialises in advising, litigating and negotiating with respect to commercial contracts, intellectual property, licenses, e-commerce and new technologies. </p>

Prior to working in the Litigation & Risk Management practice group, Pjotr has worked in the field of corporate law and banking and finance. Pjotr uses that background and understanding to support and enhance his current focus, which is especially helpful when negotiating and litigating over the various topics that commercial contracts may cover. Pjotr regularly teaches on legal subjects relating to his practice. Pjotr also uses a part of his time to assist not for profit organisations with matters within his field of expertise.