Overview

Marga is a top-tier intellectual property lawyer and a recognised authority on the protection and enforcement of product design. She operates at the highest level of the market, advising and representing leading international clients in complex, high-value and often precedent-setting IP matters.

As a founding partner of Leeway, established in January 2017, Marga has been instrumental in building a boutique practice defined by strategic, cutting-edge IP advice and litigation.

Marga is particularly renowned for her expertise in trademarks, trade names, design rights and copyright, with a standout focus on disputes concerning product form and design-led innovation.

Marga is consistently engaged in litigation at the forefront of the field, acting in landmark cases and multi-jurisdictional disputes where commercial stakes are high and legal boundaries are tested. She is known for securing decisive outcomes and for her work on disputes involving iconic designs and globally recognised brands.

In addition to her litigation practice, Marga is a trusted advisor on complex IP-driven transactions. She structures, drafts and negotiates high-value commercial arrangements — including licensing, distribution and strategic partnerships — and plays a key role in IP aspects of mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, particularly where brand and design are central to enterprise value.

Marga has a strong market presence in fashion, beauty, luxury and media and entertainment, where she represents both industry leaders and emerging disruptors. Her clients include some of the most influential global brands, as well as high-profile individuals and fast-scaling businesses. What all these clients, large and small, appreciate is Marga’s great strategic sense and ability to get immediately to the heart of complex issues. There’s a German word, “fingerspitzengefühl”, which describes this instinctive ‘finger-tip’ feeling for the right course of action. You either have it or you don’t and – as one client noted of Marga – she has it.

She is widely regarded for her sharp strategic judgement, relentless focus and ability to act decisively under pressure. Marga combines deep legal expertise with a highly developed instinct for timing, positioning and outcome — delivering clarity and direction in the most complex and high-stakes situations.

Marga began her career at Allen & Overy Amsterdam in 2000 in the Technology, Media and IP department, where she developed a strong foundation in high-end, international legal practice.

 

Marga Verwoert has registered the following principal legal practice area in the Netherlands Bar’s register of legal practice areas (rechtsgebiedenregister):

  • Intellectual property rights

Based on this registration, she is required to obtain ten training credits per calendar year in this registered principal legal practice area in accordance with the standards set by the Netherlands Bar.

Endorsements

“Marga Verwoert is a savvy litigator who can help clients navigating through complex legal matters.”
“She is highly experienced, has lots of industry-specific experience and brings a lot of value to her commercial clients.”

“Besides being very approachable, Marga is extremely strong and to the point. She can formulate the right things with precisely the right brevity and depth, and is very aware of a person’s needs.” – Chambers Global: Intellectual Property, Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright (2026)

Marga Verwoert is listed in the 2025 “Top250 Women in IP”, which recognises some of the senior female IP practitioners in private practice who have performed exceptionally for their clients and firms in the past year. The list features more than 50 jurisdictions across the world.

Marga Verwoert is listed as a “Leading lawyer in Media Law” in the 2025 ranking of Media Law International.

“Great team. Marga is always available and they provide to-the-point, real-world solutions to complex legal issues.” – Legal500 – Intellectual Property (2025)

“Marga Verwoert is very knowledgeable and straight to the point.”
“What I like about Marga Verwoert is that she thinks along with us as a company and is proactive.”
“Marga Verwoert is an excellent client handler.” – Chambers Europe: Intellectual Property, Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright (2025)

“Marga Verwoert is very much interested in the business strategy, which enables smart decision making.”
Chambers Europe: Intellectual Property, Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright (2024)“Marga Verwoert provides prompt and accurate advice and has a perfect understanding of the client’s expectations.” – Chambers Global: Intellectual Property (2022)

“Marga Verwoert stands out and has been leading in this field for years now. She is an exceptional lawyer: effective, pragmatic, efficient and very knowledgeable. She has the ability to bring complex matters back to the essence.” – Legal 500 (2022)

“Marga has a keen understanding of what her clients want, a real-world approach and, of course, a wealth of experience.” – WTR 1000 (2022)

“Marga Verwoert acts for clients on advertising and copyright matters in the cosmetics, fashion and art sectors. Clients “value her impeccable judgement when it comes to negotiating the best possible deal” and add that she is “highly knowledgeable and commercially minded.” – Chambers Global: Intellectual Property, Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright (2020)

“Marga Verwoert is my favourite litigator and IP expert in the Netherlands because of her never-quit mentality. Providing high-quality, excellent work and good service, she is a first choice for game-changing proceedings in the Benelux.” – WTR (2020)

“Marga Verwoert’s reputation as a litigator is highlighted as are her impeccable judgement calls” – Legal 500 (2020)

Marga Verwoert

Marga Verwoert

Partner, advocaat
+31 (0)6 22 37 21 42
+31 (0)20 333 11 32
marga.verwoert@leeway.nl
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