Hans Londonck Sluijk joins Houthoff's board

Hans Londonck Sluijk (1968) joined the board of Houthoff on 1 July 2020. Hans will replace Gerhard Gispen, who unexpectedly passed away on 13 May of this year. Hans' appointment brings the board back to three managing partners. The two current managing partners are Edward de Bock and Albert Knigge.

Leading with extensive experience

In his 28 years at Houthoff, Hans has held a number of key management positions within the firm and served several terms as Head of Dispute Resolution. Alongside his board role, Hans will continue his practice as litigator and trusted adviser to his clients. "We are very pleased that Hans will be joining the leadership of the firm. Hans has extensive management experience and a strong view on our firm's strategy as an independent Dutch law firm with a dedicated international focus," says Edward de Bock, Managing Partner at Houthoff. "As member of our board, Hans will continue to contribute to Houthoff and the goals we have set as a top tier law firm."

Gerhard Gispen: in memoriam

Gerhard's unexpected decease brought Houthoff much sadness and grief. The firm lost a good friend, colleague, partner and managing partner. Gerhard was a managing partner since January 2019. Edward de Bock: "We are greatly indebted to Gerhard. In a relatively short period of time, he made lasting changes to our wonderful firm with great determination and ambition. We are going to miss him for a very long time." The new board's term of office runs until 2022.