On 1 January 2021, partner Huub Stroom joined the Taylor Wessing board in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Huub succeeds former board member Maarten van der Zanden. A notary and head of our Real Estate & Construction team in the Netherlands and Belgium, he works with clients across a wide range of industries.

Commenting on Huub's appointment, Marc van Gelder, Managing Partner (Netherlands and Belgium), said:

"I am happy to welcome Huub to the board. His extensive experience and perspective are a valuable addition. I look forward to challenging expectations, together. I thank Maarten van der Zanden for his patience, wisdom and fellowship during all the years of our collaboration."

Huub Stroom, Partner and board member, said:

"I am proud to succeed Maarten van der Zanden in this position, and I especially look forward to working with Marc and stimulating the further growth and development of Taylor Wessing, following the redefined global strategy we have focused on recently."