Education and experience
Femke Scherpenzeel has been working within the insolvency practice of HJ Law since may 2026. Prior to joining the firm, she spent over two and a half years as a legal assistant in the litigation & insolvency department of another law firm, where she gained valuable experience in the day-to-day insolvency practice.
Alongside her professional responsibilities, Femke completed her Bachelor’s degree in Law and subsequently started the pre-master programme in Law at the Open University. She is particularly drawn to the dynamic nature of insolvency law and the challenge of ensuring that cases are handled carefully and efficiently.
Femke about Team HJ
“In addition to the fantastic location along the Amstel, what i appreciate most is the open and friendly atmosphere within the team. The motivated colleagues and close collaboration made me feel at home from te very beginning. It is also a very active and sporty team, which is something i really enjoy being part of.”
For Femke, a successful workday is one in which she has accomplished a great deal, learned something new and shared a few laughs with her colleagues. The combination of challenge, personal development and a positive team atmosphere is what makes a workday truly rewarding for her.
