Amsterdam Council of Discipline · decisions issued in 2024
Discipline in Amsterdam
A chronological overview of linked Council decisions imposing a disciplinary measure in 2024, supplemented by later correction and appeal decisions, full first names and publicly verifiable firm affiliations.
People
Full publicly used first names of the lawyers concerned. Firm affiliations are shown in the chronology.
| Lawyer | Initials |
|---|---|
| Pascal Bovens | P.S.A. |
| Jorge Oudendijk | J.A. |
| Gerald Roethof | E.G.S. |
| Quirine Overeijnder | Q. |
| Alessandra Oving | A.A.L. |
| Paul Wanders | P. |
| Jurgen Jaab | J. |
| Hans Mouthaan | J. |
| Ilkay Nefin Güçlü | I. / I.N. |
| Michel Heemskerk | M.B.C.R. |
Chronology
Ordered by the date of the Council decision. Any later final outcome is shown alongside it.
01 · two related decisions
Pascal Bovens P.S.A.
Bovens Advocaten · current public role: University of Amsterdam
Council decision
In two related matters the Council ordered disbarment in each case.
Final outcome
On 10 January 2025 the Appeals Tribunal set aside only the sanction in each case and imposed 26 weeks’ unconditional suspension per case: 52 weeks in total.
02
Jorge Oudendijk J.A.
Jorgen Advocaten / mr. J.A. Oudendijk B.V.; one directory lists Abeln Advocaten
Council decision
Six weeks’ unconditional suspension for enforcement measures taken after the title had been overturned.
Final outcome
On 8 November 2024 the Appeals Tribunal increased the sanction to 26 weeks, 13 weeks of which conditional.
03 · enforcement order
Gerald Roethof E.G.S.
Advocatenkantoor Roethof, Amsterdam
Council decision
Enforcement of a previously conditional four-week suspension.
Final outcome
The enforcement order remained in place. This is separate from the new matter decided on the same date.
04 · separate matter
Gerald Roethof E.G.S.
Advocatenkantoor Roethof, Amsterdam
Council decision
Dean’s objection upheld; six weeks’ unconditional suspension.
Final outcome
The Appeals Tribunal overturned the decision and dismissed the dean’s objection. No sanction remains in this separate matter.
05
Quirine Overeijnder Q.
Replieck, Monnickendam
Council decision
Eight weeks’ unconditional suspension following a dean’s objection concerning file handling, communication and financial settlement.
Final outcome
The sanction remained in place: eight weeks’ unconditional suspension.
06
Alessandra Oving A.A.L.
Dentons, Amsterdam · Associate in 2024 · now Senior Associate
Council decision
Two complaint grounds upheld; a warning for incorrectly and incompletely informing the courts.
Final outcome
Sanction unchanged: warning.
07
Paul Wanders P.
Dentons, Amsterdam · Partner in 2024 and today
Council decision
Two complaint grounds upheld; a warning in the parallel matter, likewise for incorrectly and incompletely informing the courts.
Final outcome
Sanction unchanged: warning.
08
Jurgen Jaab J.
Public listings: Abeln Advocaten / Jorgen Advocaten · Jurgen Jaab Legal since 2025
Council decision
One week’s unconditional suspension.
Final outcome
The sanction remained in place: one week’s unconditional suspension.
09 · second 2024 matter
Jorge Oudendijk J.A.
Jorgen Advocaten / mr. J.A. Oudendijk B.V.; one directory lists Abeln Advocaten
Council decision
Twelve weeks’ suspension, six weeks of which conditional, for serious shortcomings in client care and communication.
Final outcome
Six weeks unconditional and six weeks conditional, with a two-year probation period.
10
Hans Mouthaan J.
Last publicly listed at WLP-Law · current affiliation not independently confirmed
Council decision
Six weeks’ unconditional suspension for deficient representation and pressure surrounding a settlement.
Final outcome
On 8 August 2025 the Appeals Tribunal increased the sanction to twelve weeks’ unconditional suspension.
11
Ilkay Nefin Güçlü I. / I.N.
At the time: Güçlü Vos Schenk & Kinran Advocaten · current Dutch Bar: ITGLOBAL.COM NL B.V.
Council decision
Six weeks’ unconditional suspension.
Final outcome
The Dutch Bar profile marks the decision as final: six weeks’ unconditional suspension.
12
Michel Heemskerk M.B.C.R.
Heemskerk Advocaten & Fiscalisten, Amsterdam
Council decision
A conditional four-week suspension.
Final outcome
On 26 January 2026 the Appeals Tribunal changed the sanction to six weeks’ unconditional suspension; the Dutch Bar marks it as final.