Tussen de dossiers door

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 studies. She also talks about discovering a sport later in life, which she pursued with great dedication, training up to five days a week before becoming a mother. Throughout the conversation, Aurelia offers insight into what drives her, both in her work and beyond. Take a short break between the case files and get to know Aurelia.

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 working from our different offices and what that brings to his day-to-day work.Beyond work, we hear about his trips to Eastern Europe cities in recent years and who he usually travels with. He also talks about the activity through which he has been representing AKD for the past ten years.Take a short break between the case files and get to know Thomas.

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, what she finds more challenging, and how she deals with the natural highs and lows of working life in her role. She also shares why living in the “now” is so important to her, both professionally and personally.As always, the conversation focuses not only on work, but on the person behind it. Take a moment between the case files to get to know Claudia and her story within AKD.

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 him throughout his career. He also talks about the differences he sees between Flemish and Dutch lawyers, something he has come to understand through years of working across borders. And he lets us in on a personal detail too: the instrument he has been playing since he was twelve, giving us a glimpse of the person behind the legal work.As always, the conversation focuses not only on work, but on the person behind it. Take a moment between the case files to get to know Julien and his story within AKD.

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 Partner. In the podcast, he reflects on that professional journey and the steps that shaped it. Listen to learn more about what Jasper enjoys most in his work, what he finds more challenging, and what drew him to Luxembourg. How is his Luxembourgish coming along? And does he see himself returning to the Netherlands in the future? As always, the conversation focuses not only on work, but on the person behind it. Take a moment between the case files to get to know Jasper and his story within AKD.

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. Later in the episode, Mylene talks about the new chapter that awaits her as she prepares for her retirement later this year. She describes the dream she is ready to pursue and the life adventure she is about to begin. She also shares a joyful recent milestone: her marriage. The episode offers an open and warm look at both her time at AKD and the personal stories behind it, including her special connection to Switzerland.

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 he prefers saving or spending. Beyond work, the conversation turns to Lennard’s love for live music, his many concert visits, and reveals which song he believes best captures the spirit of AKD.

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 audio-only podcast is in Dutch. The video episode on AKDaily is available with English subtitles.