
mr. Scipio M. van der Stoel

+31 (0)6 – 5331 9512
Scipio van der Stoel on the legal profession: “I’m convinced it’s people who make the difference between one leading firm and another. As a member of the Board of Directors of a large law firm, I found managing and selecting talent at all levels crucial to success. It requires good advisors and, above all, a relationship built on trust. An agency that helps you at the front door can’t be active at the back door. ZumpolleVanderStoel has a strict policy on exclusivity and off-limits, which fits with our aim to develop a long-term, intensive collaboration with a select number of clients.”
mr. Tim M. Zumpolle

+31 (0)6 – 2222 5153
Tim Zumpolle on company lawyers: “The role of the legal and tax departments has changed drastically over the past decade. The corporate lawyer has gained enormously in importance and appears increasingly to make claim to a permanent place in the boardroom. This calls for different selection criteria. A vision on the interaction between the company and society is at least as important as purely legal or fiscal baggage. A results-orientated approach and ability to collaborate with the business are crucial qualities for a company lawyer. Managing risks and reputation is very important. A company lawyer is also expected to be able to implement technological innovation. A legal search consultant has to assess candidates in a different way and motivate them to step off the beaten path. I use my 30+ years’ experience in business services and my extensive personal network to help clients and candidates who are looking for insight into people, companies, innovation and markets.”