Theodoor Verheij

Theodoor specializes in high-profile litigation, both in regular courts and before arbitral tribunals. His focus is on collective redress, commercial litigation, and corporate and M&A related disputes. His experience includes the two largest cartel damages actions in the Netherlands and many financial matters.

Theodoor studied Dutch law at the Radboud University Nijmegen. He also successfully completed the INSEAD MBA program in Fontainebleau, France.

Theodoor has registered the principal (and secondary) legal practice areas Civil Procedural Law and Litigation in the Netherlands Bar's register of legal practice areas (rechtsgebiedenregister). Based on this registration, he is required to obtain ten training credits per calendar year in each registered principal legal practice area in accordance with the standards set by the Netherlands Bar.

What others say about Theodoor

Chambers 2026 - Litigation: Mass Torts: Mainly Plaintiffs - Netherlands

Individual Editorial

"Theodoor Verheij of Brande & Verheij is frequently instructed by groups of claimants in class actions related to damages claims and cartels, notably in the automotive and aviation sectors. He has additional expertise acting for defendants from the pharmaceutical industry."

Strengths

"Theodoor Verheij is a very sophisticated lawyer. He is able to guide us through cases by having us look at the bigger picture."

"Theodoor Verheij is a good listener who is reactive and creative."

"Theodoor Verheij is really someone who can bring complex facts across in a way that is understandable. He is very fast and experienced, and gives good feedback."

"I regard Theodoor Verheij as one of the most persuasive claimant-side lawyers in the Dutch legal industry."

Legal500 2026 - Dispute resolution: class actions (Leading Partner):

"Brande & Verheij is an excellent litigation boutique providing high quality services with a focus on mass claims in the Netherlands. The partners are very experienced and give quick and reliable feedback."

"Theodoor Verheij is a very good litigator and excellent court presence. Very good strategic thinker."

Legal500 2026 - Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation:

"With a strong focus on delivering practical solutions, they navigate complex disputes with confidence and skill. Jeroen van den Brande and Theodoor Verheij bring a powerful combination of experience and insight, leading the team with clarity and precision."

"Jeroen van den Brande and Theodoor Verheij both stand out."

Expertise areas

Collective redress & Cartel DamagesCorporate and M&A LitigationCommercial Litigation