Supervising Lawyer Jeffrey van Nuland and Trainee Lawyer Danique Detisch
“Danique notices everything, and that keeps me on my toes”
“I have had the pleasure of working under Jeffrey’s guidance for three years now. And no, I am not being sarcastic.” Throughout her professional training, Danique Detisch has been supervised primarily by Jeffrey van Nuland, a specialist in corporate law. Jeffrey completed his own professional training seven years ago, also at Boels Zanders.
Jeffrey’s supervising lawyer gave him considerable freedom while remaining personally involved. “He only corrected me when he felt it was necessary. As a result, I always felt independent and free to develop my own approach.” Jeffrey now tries to apply that same approach himself.
According to Danique, it works well. “Jeffrey gives me the freedom to do things my own way and express my opinions. More importantly, he gives me the space to discover what those opinions actually are.”
She also appreciates his willingness to share his knowledge. “Jeffrey is passionate about what he does, and that enthusiasm is contagious. He takes me through his thought process. But it is also about practical matters. How do you write an email? What tone should you use when communicating with clients? How do you express your opinion within the team while showing respect for your colleagues?”
Above all, the most important thing Danique has learned from Jeffrey is to have confidence in herself. “By asking questions or sharing my thought process, I encourage her to come up with solutions herself,” Jeffrey explains. “Afterwards, we can always look at whether we need to develop those ideas further together.” And he believes she has every reason to be confident. “Danique notices absolutely everything, which keeps me on my toes as well. She brings different perspectives to the table. And watching how she interacts with people is a learning experience for me too.”
Both appreciate this mutual exchange and see it as characteristic of the culture at Boels Zanders. Whether you are just starting your career or have years of experience, there is always something to learn from others, and everyone’s door is open.
Jeffrey recently attended a court hearing where he was impressed by the performance of another colleague. “It just goes to show that you never stop learning.”
Danique concludes: “I am genuinely happy to be working with Jeffrey and to be part of such a great team at Boels Zanders.”
