Corporate law
Shareholder disputes, boardroom conflicts, governance and proceedings before the Enterprise Chamber. I combine legal analysis with an understanding of business realities.
Read more about this practice area ↗Innovative AI-driven lawyer & mediator · The Hague
Complex matters.
A clear direction.
Where business and personal interests intersect, the question is not only what the law permits, but what makes sense. I bring clarity, develop strategy and act decisively when required.
ROB VAN BIEZEN · LAWYER
Corporate lawContract lawDivorce for business ownersLegal practice & mediation
Innovation in legal practice20 years in IT.
20 years in IT.
20 years as a lawyer.
Putting AI to work.
I combine 20 years of experience in information technology with 20 years in legal practice. I use AI extensively to approach legal questions more efficiently and with greater precision. But sound legal advice always depends on professional judgment, reliable sources and critical thinking.
Discover my approach to AI ↗Forward-lookingExploring and applying emerging technologies.
CriticalChecking outputs, sources and legal assumptions.
HumanTechnology assists; the lawyer remains responsible.
My practice areas
Three disciplines.
One clear perspective.
Where law, finance and human relationships meet, a thoughtful approach makes all the difference.
Contract law
From troubled business relationships to disputes over contractual interpretation and performance. Clear advice on your position, risks and next steps.
Read more about this practice area ↗Divorce for business owners
When a business is involved in a divorce, personal and financial interests become intertwined. I help navigate valuation, matrimonial property arrangements and business continuity.
Read more about this practice area ↗Behind the lawyer
No detours.
Clarity and perspective.
“Good legal advice must also stand up outside the courtroom.”
I am Rob van Biezen. Before becoming a lawyer, I spent many years in business, including as an interim manager. I understand the pressures business owners face and how legal decisions affect both their organisations and their personal lives.
I studied Dutch law in Leiden and also pursued tax law. As a lawyer and mediator, I consider each matter from legal, financial and strategic perspectives. Sometimes negotiation is the best route; sometimes litigation is necessary. Either way, a clear direction comes first.
Member of vFASGrotius Corporate LawMediatorBusiness experience
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AI-assisted case law
Enterprise Chamber Updates.
Insights from the Enterprise Chamber.
Recent decisions on shareholder disputes, governance and inquiry proceedings. AI-generated summaries with direct links to the original judgments.
Bopaex / Geels: shareholder exit following a dispute
The Enterprise Chamber grants a shareholder exit request and orders an expert valuation.
Read the AI summary ↗Philips: risk management and group responsibility
Three inquiry petitions concerning a sleep-apnoea device recall are dismissed.
Read the AI summary ↗OCI: minority shareholders in group transactions
The Enterprise Chamber finds that subsequent safeguards remove the need for an inquiry.
Read the AI summary ↗⚠ AI notice: These legal summaries were generated using AI, have not been reviewed by a lawyer before publication and may contain errors. Always consult the original decision on Rechtspraak.nl. The archive is intended to cover publications from 1 January 2022; historical backfilling is still underway.
Publications
The law never
stands still.
Posts on corporate law, AI and legal developments, selected from my LinkedIn publications.
Three recent posts
Four days of corporate litigation: recent case law and new insights
Reflections on an intensive training week in Aruba, recent case law, experienced litigators and the importance of continued professional development.
Read on LinkedIn ↗Corporate litigation in Aruba: directors' liability and corporate opportunities
Practical reflections on directors' liability, corporate opportunities and the relationship between scholarship, case law and litigation.
Read on LinkedIn ↗AI created a lot of extra work for me in Aruba
An AI-generated draft statement of claim looked convincing but lacked legal substance. On reviewing, correcting and knowing when starting over is wiser.
Read on LinkedIn ↗Three selected publications
A shock involving the Kribbenbijter judgment
A legal AI tool gave two different—and incorrect—answers about a classic Dutch judgment, illustrating why source verification matters.
Read on LinkedIn ↗Adopting AI in legal practice: people and change
On an event at the Dutch Supreme Court and a large-scale AI rollout at CMS. Success depends not only on technology but on people, processes and trust.
Read on LinkedIn ↗AI in family law: opportunities and limits
A conversation with a fellow lawyer about AI tools in family law, where privacy, trust and personal relationships are particularly important.
Read on LinkedIn ↗This selection is based on publicly accessible LinkedIn posts. Posts are not automatically refreshed; the complete original texts are on LinkedIn.
Legal insights and background
Read practical explanations of Dutch shareholder disputes, divorce involving a business and reliable use of legal AI. Learn more about Rob's professional background.
Contact
What is
on your mind?
A first conversation begins with a good question. Call, email or send a short message using the form.
06 21 80 49 04 ↗rob@harveybloomadvocaten.nl ↗HarveyBloom Advocaten
Zuid-Hollandlaan 7
2596 AL Den Haag
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