De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek publishes 2024 annual report
De Brauw released its 2024 annual report, providing an account of the firm's performance and strategic initiatives over the past year.
Klaas de Vries, managing partner of De Brauw: 'Throughout 2024, we remained a trusted partner to our clients, advising on complex, high-stakes matters. Our insight and expertise continued to be widely sought after. Looking ahead, De Brauw will focus on further developing its services for clients focusing on our legal practices, technology, talent development and risk management - including cyber threats. Despite ongoing geopolitical and economic volatility, we maintain a confident and optimistic outlook for the future.'
Annual report 2024: highlighted results
The full annual report is published here. Some key results include:
Consistent financial results
De Brauw reported a net revenue of EUR 212.8 million for 2024.
Strategic investments in technological progress
The firm focused on enhancing operational efficiency and security. De Brauw is successfully integrating AI applications into its legal processes, improving service delivery and allowing lawyers to concentrate on complex legal work.
Further advancements in DEIB
Female representation in the partner group reached 27% by the end of 2024. De Brauw aims to achieve a minimum 30% gender balance at the top level by 2025, reflecting its ongoing investment in promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB).
Relocation to Tripolis-Park
Significant investments were made to allow for the move to Tripolis-Park. Our new offices aim to improve workplace efficiency, foster collaboration, and sustainable business practices – with special attention for employee health and wellbeing.