The international arbitration group at A&O Shearman has been active in cross-border arbitrations involving multiple jurisdictions across Europe and the US. The Amsterdam-based team is jointly led by Marieke van Hooijdonk and Hilde van der Baan, who are active across a number of key sectors including energy and construction. Van Hooijdonk is the go-to for commercial and corporate disputes, representing clients in both national and international proceedings. Often acting as arbitration counsel, Van der Baan advises on contractual liability, tort, product liability and M&A-related disputes. Marieke Schaink rejoined the firm in January 2023 as counsel and is well versed in representing clients in arbitration and M&A-related disputes. Guido Straub has been involved in a number of multi-jurisdictional arbitrations.
Dispute resolution: arbitration in Netherlands
A&O Shearman
Responsables de la pratique:
Marieke van Hooijdonk; Hilde van der Baan
Autres avocats clés:
Marieke Schaink; Guido Straub; Marnix de Planque
Les références
‘Top notch team, super experienced and a lot of expertise, they act as one team and are the best in class. The team are strategically and tactically troopers there to fight your case and typically do win. Exceptional quality.’
‘Marieke Schaink is a rising star in cross-border litigation and arbitration. She showed good business sense and a keen understanding of the commercial and strategic interests of my company. She is hard working and ambitious. She was well prepared and did excellent advocacy, as a result of which we won the case. In addition, she was really able to bring a positive energy to the team.’
‘Guido Straub has demonstrated sharp analytical skills in a matter in which we need to handle complex and novel issues. He is a rising star in the arbitration field, with a very collaborative and supportive approach.’
Principaux clients
NextEra Energy
Principaux dossiers
- Advising NextEra Energy on a request for an anti-enforcement injunction brought by the Kingdom of Spain in the District Court of Amsterdam.
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
A premier firm for dispute resolution, De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek excels in handling international arbitration and continues to represent clients in major proceedings relating to assets in Russia and Ukraine. The Amsterdam team also stands out for its expertise in the energy, oil and gas sectors, including advising on the closure of the Groningen gas field. Practice head Martje De Vries Lentsch leads on these high-stake energy and gas arbitrations. Other key players in the team include Marnix Leijten, who is known for his expertise in commercial and investor state arbitration; Albert Marsman, who focuses on cross-border and international energy and finance arbitration; and Matthias Kuscher, who is well versed in disputes involving the energy, infrastructure and construction sectors.
Responsables de la pratique:
Martje de Vries Lentsch
Autres avocats clés:
Marnix Leijten; Albert Marsman; Matthias Kuscher; Jonas Hinrichsen
Les références
‘What I value most about the approach taken by De Brauw Blackstone is that they do not change your business problem into a legal problem. Solving the business problem remains the priority and informs the relevance of legal doctrines. This approach ensures alignment, focus and efficiency. It requires above average understanding of the business by De Brauw, on which they time after time succeed to deliver.’
‘Marnix Leijten is the initiator and leads the energy team with his unmatched experience, dedication and drive to succeed. Matthias Kuscher is an incredible mind that fully stays on top in even the most complex and complicated cases. Martje de Vries Lentsch is an outstanding litigator.’
‘They work seamlessly and efficiently as a team, providing extremely high-quality advocacy and advice in international arbitration, in particular in the energy sector. They ensure that every angle is covered, leaving no stone unturned, and are simply a pleasure to work with.’
Principaux clients
Shell
GasTerra
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Kingdom of Bahrain
Republic of Kazakhstan
State of Malaysia
Yukos majority shareholders
NN
Philips
Heineken
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Shell on contentious matters against the Kingdom of the Netherlands related to the accelerated closure of the Groningen gas field, operated by joint venture Nam.
- Represented Yukos Oil majority shareholders in a major victory related to their $50bn dispute with the Russian Federation over the illegal expropriation of Yukos.
- Representing Malaysia in proceedings related to a $14.92bn arbitral award claimed by eight Filipino citizens based on an 1878 agreement.
Houthoff
The international arbitration team at Houthoff stands out for its work in cross-border claims and investment treaty disputes. The department acts both for and against sovereign states and state-owned entities, giving it unique insight into cases. Assisting with enforcement and annulment of arbitral awards also forms a part of the practice. In addition, the team is well placed to advise clients on oil and gas, construction, TMT, renewables and commercial arbitrations. The team is led from Rotterdam by arbitration heavyweight Dirk Knottenbelt, who handles a mix of international corporate, commercial and investment arbitrations. Thomas Stouten is known for his expertise in complex multi-jurisdictional disputes and is currently one of the youngest members of the ICC Court of International Arbitration in Paris. Remme Verkerk represents sovereign states and investors in arbitration proceedings, while Eva Milou Moison is particularly knowledgeable regarding sport arbitration.
Responsables de la pratique:
Dirk Knottenbelt
Autres avocats clés:
Thomas Stouten; Remme Verkerk; Eva Milou Moison
Les références
‘Houthoff is one of the best Dutch law firms in international arbitration matters. Its expertise in challenge proceedings is particularly noteworthy.’
‘The Houthoff team is standout for their attention to client concerns. The team draws from a very strong and talented group of attorneys to address client needs, tapping into cross-practice collaborations when necessary. ’
‘Thomas Stouten is a true leader, both at Houthoff and to the international arbitration community at large. He is a very capable advocate with a strong knowledge of his client’s industries and the potential legal challenges facing their businesses.’
Principaux clients
Eni
Surpass Commercial Corp. Ltd.
Wells Ultimate Service LLC
Heidelberg Cement
EcoDevelopment
AES Solar
Ampere Equity
Blasket Renewable Investment LLC
Perenco
The Republic of India
TotalEnergies
Heirs of the Sultan of Sulu
Siemens (Guris)
Republic of Peru
The Plurinational State Bolivia
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Mare/OIEG in the Dutch enforcement of a $600m ICSID award against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
- Representing the Republic of Peru in a €600m investment dispute launched by the Swiss owners of a television network in Peru.
- Representing AES Solar Energy, Ampere Equity and Blasket Renewable Investment in various proceedings against the Kingdom of Spain in Amsterdam as investors.
Linklaters
Arbitration specialist Gerard Meijer leads the Amsterdam-based arbitration practice at Linklaters. Meijer is an authority on Dutch law arbitration and is well versed in acting as counsel to domestic and international companies and governmental bodies. Other names to note include Daniella Strik and Bart Fleuren. Strik is the go-to for finance and energy-related arbitrations, and also excels in investor-state disputes. Fleuren is experienced in assisting clients with the enforcement of arbitral awards and setting aside proceedings. Bo Ra Hoebeke left the practice in March 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gerard Meijer
Autres avocats clés:
Daniella Strik; Bart Fleuren
Les références
‘Bart Fleuren is a magnificent lawyer, whose work cannot be overestimated. ’
‘A top-notch, fantastic team comprised of very bright and hard-working team members across all levels. Having worked with them closely over the past two years I can confirm they are a class act and up there with the very best for high-value, complex international arbitration. ’
‘Gerard Meijer leads the team and is an effective strategist whose many years of experience result in sound judgement. His experience allows him to bring a sense of calm to hostile high-value disputes. He is always two steps ahead of everyone else.’
Principaux clients
CC/Devas (Mauritius) Ltd.
Devas Employees Mauritius Private Ltd.
Telcom Devas Mauritius Ltd.
Sina Hong Kong Limited
Chevron Corporation and Texaco Petroleum Company
Devas Multimedia America, Inc.
Monsoon Blocking Storage, Inc.
Mer St Maarten B.V.
Lotamblau Investments B.V. (formerly Capabel Solutionss Works B.V.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Chevron Corporation and Texaco Petroleum Company in high-profile, multibillion-dollar setting aside proceedings, and in underlying investment arbitral proceedings.
- Represented Sina HK in successful setting aside proceedings in front of both the Court of Appeal and the Dutch Supreme Court against an interim and final award that awarded around $115m to Sina HK’s counterparty.
- Represented the Devas Shareholders in a successful high-profile setting aside proceeding up to the Dutch Supreme Court in relation to a billion-dollar UNCITRAL arbitration claim under the Mauritius-India BIT in 2012.
NautaDutilh
NautaDutilh is well equipped to handle both national and international arbitration cases, setting aside proceedings and the enforcement of arbitral awards. The practice has been involved in a wide range of issues from Covid-19, investment arbitrations related to Russia and Ukraine, as well as energy disputes. The team often collaborates with international law firms in complex arbitration and post-arbitration state court litigation proceedings. Team lead Mirjam Van de Hel-Koedoot is noted for her expertise in commercial and investment treaty arbitration, as well as in the setting aside and enforcement of arbitral awards related to bilateral and multilateral investment treaties. Construction, finance, energy and natural resources specialist Kasper Krzeminski is also active in international arbitration, while Freerk Vermeulen is involved in major finance-related arbitration cases.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mirjam Van de Hel-Koedoot
Autres avocats clés:
Kasper Krzeminski; Freerk Vermeulen
Les références
‘Very high quality team across all levels. Regularly work on the highest profile cases in their jurisdiction. ’
‘Nauta Dutilh’s arbitration practice is definitely among the strongest teams in the Netherlands.’
‘Nauta Dutilh excels in dispute resolution and arbitral award enforcement. The firm’s deep understanding of client needs, combined with a diverse talent pool, enables innovative legal strategies that effectively navigate complex disputes.’
Principaux clients
NSJC Naftogaz of Ukraine
Ascom Group S.A.
Terra Raf Trans Traiding Ltd.
Cygne B.V.
McDermott International Holdings B.V.
CB&I UK Ltd.
Everest Estate LLC
LC Corp B.V.
PJSC Aeroport Belbek
Hulley Enterprises Limited
Veteran Petroleum Limited
Yukos Universal Limited
OOS International
China Merchants Industry Holdings
Huisman
BioGeneration Ventures B.V.
Digital Enterprises B.V.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine in setting aside proceedings initiated by the Russian Federation with respect to a partial award in which the Russian Federation was found liable for its seizure of Naftogaz’s Crimean assets following Russia’s annexation of Crimea.
- Represented LC Corp in an anti-arbitration injunction initiated by Poland on the basis of the Achmea case law from the European Court of Justice.
- Represented OOS International companies as claimants in an international arbitration against Chinese and Dutch parties conducted under the SIAC Arbitration Rules seated in Singapore relating to a high-value joint venture dispute in the offshore wind industry.
Van Doorne
Van Doorne's arbitration practice is jointly led by arbitration specialists Rogier Schellaars and Bas van Zelst, who are known for acting as lead counsel in key cases as well as working alongside international teams in cross-border matters. Schellaars and van Zelst regularly work together on the department's most complex arbitration mandates. The team is particularly noted for its expertise in investment treaty disputes and is also well versed in representing Dutch corporates in arbitration and enforcement proceedings. Also noted is Bas Keizers, who is experienced in handling setting aside proceedings and construction arbitration.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rogier Schellaars; Bas van Zelst
Autres avocats clés:
Bas Keizers
Les références
‘Rogier Schellaars and Bas van Zelst create a rather unique two-partner arbitration offering, which forms part of, and works in close conjunction with, a very large disputes resolution team. They joined practices 5 years ago, and have since built a standalone, high-energy, specialist arbitration practice that is now a key player in the Dutch market. ’
‘Rogier Schellaars and Bas van Zelst offer on-point legal advice. Very approachable and forward-thinking. They offer strategic advice that seeks to always be a step ahead of their opponents. ’
‘Highly qualified arbitration team, with profound knowledge and experience in international arbitration, including setting aside proceedings in the Netherlands. The team is composed of a diverse range of associates and partners, who each bring specific expertise and experience.’
Principaux clients
Czech Republic
African Asset Finance Company
PanAmericana Television S.A.
San Miguel Holding Corporation
Geosolutions B.V.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented the African Asset Finance Company in an investment arbitration opposite the Republic of Ethiopia.
- Represented the Czech Republic, acting alongside Wordstone, in a successful PCA case concerning its decision to cancel a licence to operate video lottery terminals as well as assisting with a setting-aside case.
- Represented San Miguel Holding Corporation in relation to the enforcement of a €20m cost award rendered in SIAC proceedings.
DLA Piper
The arbitration team at DLA Piper sits within the firm's litigation and regulatory practice and focuses on international disputes involving energy, construction and post-M&A issues. Practice head Michiel Coenraads leads the team and is the go-to for blue-chip clients requiring assistance in high-stakes corporate litigation and international arbitration. He routinely assists clients with cross-border issues and is experienced in handling ESG-related cases. Also in the team is Anne Josephus Jitta, who assists with enforcement and annulment proceedings in the energy, finance and industrial sectors.
Responsables de la pratique:
Michiel Coenraads
Autres avocats clés:
Anne Josephus Jitta; Jorian Hamster
Les références
‘DLA Piper’s arbitration team in the Netherlands is very good. They have a strong sector focus and that pays off. The team has all the features you’d be looking for: technically gifted, commercial, smart, experienced and they know our sector. One of the best teams in the Netherlands.’
‘Michiel Coenraads is one of the best arbitration lawyers I know. He is smart, experienced, energetic and he goes the extra mile for us. We have an excellent relationship with him and he can speak with our lawyers, our business folks and our senior management. Great communicator who can make complex things simple. Leads a great team.’
Principaux clients
AbbVie
Abn Amro
ACT Commodities
Adriaan van Erk
Amtrust International Underwriters DAC
Ballast Nedam
BASF
Bayer AG
Coinbase
Crossroads European Holdings
Generali Insurance Asset Management
Harel
HFM Solutions
HunterDouglas
ING Bank N.V.
KBC Bank
Laureate
Liberty Mutual Surety
Nike
Nutreco
OSI
Petronas
Rabobank
Rijksmuseum
SABIC
Shell
SNS Reaal
Stena AB
STX Commodities
TMF
Unilever
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Tech Mahindra and Tech Mahindra Netherlands on a post-M&A dispute.
- Advised Shell Iraq Petroleum Development and Petronas Carigali Iraq Holding on a cross-border and high-stakes dispute against Basrah Oil Company and the Ministry of Oil of the Republic of Iran in relation to the Majnoon oil field in Southern Iraq.
Legaltree
Boutique firm Legaltree is comprised of individual practitioners who are well versed in handling international arbitration, the enforcement of arbitral awards and setting aside proceedings. A professor of arbitration law at Groningen University, the Amsterdam-based Niek Peters is known for his knowledge on international arbitration and commercial disputes. Max van Leyenhorst is based in Leiden and acts in major arbitration cases, including advising Dutch and UK litigation funders on the enforcement of concluded arbitration cases. Taco Wiersma, Wouter de Clerck and Sander Oorthuys are also noted for their expertise in this space.
Autres avocats clés:
Niek Peters; Sander Oorthuys; Max van Leyenhrost; Taco Wiersma; Wouter de Clerck
Les références
‘Very proactive approach, in-depth knowledge of the industry, out of the box thinking.’
‘The firm’s business model of highly experienced individual practitioners working at Legaltree assures direct contact with the partner/practitioner without the overhead and more formalistic way of working of large law firms.’
‘Both Max van Leyenhorst and Taco Wiersma with whom I have worked often are: highly knowledgeable, particularly in the field of international litigation and arbitration and international dispute resolution in general, easily approachable, practical, efficient and fast.’
Principaux clients
EXA Infrastructure
Booking
Material Change
Oando Energy Resources
Dipasa Europe
Cresent Energy
Royal Boskalis
Spliethoff
Ferrero
Senior Service
Credendo Short Term Non-EU Risks
Principaux dossiers
- Advising an investment fund on the enforcement of €400m worth of claims against a foreign sovereign and its state companies.
- Representing Crescent Gas Corporation and Crescent Petroleum Company International in a $2.5bn enforcement proceeding against National Iranian Oil Company.
- Represented Fairstar/Dockwise in a dispute over a $111m ship building contract.
Loyens & Loeff
Loyens & Loeff’s arbitration team is based out of Amsterdam and Rotterdam and led by arbitration specialist Tom Claassens, who regularly assists in arbitration and in proceedings before the Dutch state courts and courts of the former Netherlands Antilles. Corporate and post-M&A disputes are a key pillar of the practice led by Bastiaan Kemp, including shareholder disputes. The team covers a mix of commercial, investor-state, construction and corporate disputes that are often multi-jurisdictional in nature. Arbitration-related court proceedings such as setting aside and enforcement proceedings are also handled by the team. Melle Boevink is noted for his knowledge in international and domestic arbitration.
Responsables de la pratique:
Tom Claassens
Autres avocats clés:
Baastian Kemp; Melle Boevink; Eva Slabbers; Daan Kok
Les références
‘Tom Claassens, Melle Boevink and Daan Kok are a great team. Very responsive, able to work under pressure, always thinking of the best interest of the client. They are able to navigate complex litigations thanks to their knowledge and experience.’
‘Bastiaan Kemp and his growing team of associates are a real asset when it comes to contentious corporate matters; we perceive him as a rising star in the Netherlands. His team is very hard-working and super responsive, the quality of the work has a scholarly level and always been flawless. Bastiaan is also actively involved in the development of innovative new arbitration rules for corporate law disputes.’
‘One of the strongest teams in the market, always keen to go out of their way to maximize client value, and not afraid to take challenging positions. Very spirited and fun to work with.’
Principaux clients
The former majority shareholders of Yukos Oil
Sovereign Wealth Fund Samruk-Kazyna JSC
San Miguel Holding Corp.
The heirs of the last Sultan of Sulu
The Central Bank of Iraq
Principaux dossiers
Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV
Based out of The Hague, Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV's arbitration team is frequently mandated by the State of the Netherlands as well as provinces and municipalities of the Netherlands to assist with ICC and NAI, construction and maritime arbitrations. The team has been steadily growing its private company client base and continues to increase its international scope by handling a number of cross-border cases. Willem Heemskerk has been active in representing corporate clients before the national courts and in arbitral tribunals for liability and compensation claims. Construction-related arbitrations are handled by Mark Birnage, while Martijn Scheltema is an expert in setting aside proceedings, the enforcement of arbitral awards and investment arbitration.
Responsables de la pratique:
Willem Heemskerk; Mark Birnage
Autres avocats clés:
Martijn Scheltema; Raimond Dufour; Jeanile Weyne; Thijs Franssen
Les références
‘Martijn Scheltema is fast in his thinking and he is able to rapidly identify the essentials of a dispute. He is also flexible and has no problems with accepting his client’s view or suggestions if aligned with his assessment of the case.’
‘The team has a deep bench and can research new developments quickly and efficiently.’
‘Raimond Dufour and Willem Heemskerk have ample experience in arbitration and therefore have been able to assist with all aspects of a diverse case.’
Principaux clients
State of the Netherlands
Provinces of North Holland, South Holland, Utrecht, North Brabant, Limburg, Gelderland, and Zeeland
Municipalities of Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague
Other municipalities, government bodies and public authorities
Feadship Holland; Royal De Vries Shipbuilding
Nationale-Nederlanden
KPN
ProRail
Principaux dossiers
- Represented the Dutch State in a multibillion-Euro arbitration against Shell and ExxonMobil about the Norg Underground Gas Storage and in three major arbitrations against NAM, relating to the Groningen gas field.
- Represented the Dutch State in a series of alternative dispute resolution proceedings concerning multimillion-Euro delay and disruption claims by the contractor MEET in relation to the RIVM laboratory building PPP.
- Represented Royal Van Lent Shipyard in NAI arbitration concerning a claim for payment of commission for brokerage services.
STAUNCH
STAUNCH‘s arbitration practice has continued to grow since its founding by Stefan Derksen in 2021. In late 2023, the arbitration practice was boosted by the arrival of French arbitration law specialist Irène Léger from De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek. The specialist disputes firm dedicates a large portion of its time to arbitration and is well positioned to handle complex cross-border and multi-jurisdictional arbitrations due to its internationally qualified team. Clients of the firm include domestic and international corporations, financial institutions, insurers, and institutional and private investors. Lútsen de Vries was promoted to partner in January 2024 and focuses on setting aside proceedings and construction disputes. Derken leads the team and excels in disputes involving technical or financial issues.
Responsables de la pratique:
Stefan Derksen
Autres avocats clés:
Irène Léger; Lútsen de Vries
Les références
‘The team at Staunch stands out due to their extensive experience and expertise, particularly in high-stakes arbitration and litigation. Having honed their skills at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek before founding Staunch, their deep legal knowledge and strategic approach enable them to navigate even the most complex cases. Staunch’s commitment to innovation, deep expertise, strategic approach and thinking on their feet not only sets them apart but makes them an invaluable partner in handling complex multi-jurisdictional legal matters, ensuring optimal outcomes for their clients.’
‘Irène Léger stands out for her exceptional legal talent. She is a brilliant and efficient communicator, adept at reading between the lines and understanding the nuances of her opponents’ positions. Her exceptional professional sense and ability to gauge the dynamics of a case further highlight her expertise. Stefan Derksen provided outstanding support for Irène Léger. Stefan is a deep thinker and a meticulous, systematic analyst with fundamental knowledge of law. Stefan possesses a profound understanding of how the system works and what can be anticipated under various circumstances.’
‘Staunch is a small boutique, but one with excellent and experienced arbitration and litigation lawyers.’
Principaux clients
Vitrus Consultoria de Mercados
Pawa Finance Ltd.
Transact Risk Partners LLP
Caterpillar
ProRail
Star Clippers
Municipality of Gooise Meren
Blue Sphere Brabant
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Star Clippers in an ongoing high-stakes legal battle against the Croatian shipyard Brodosplit relating to the construction of the world’s largest passenger vessel.
- Represented ProRail in numerous construction arbitrations.
Ysquare
A litigation and arbitration boutique based in Amsterdam, Ysquare is well positioned to assist clients with complex national and international arbitrations. It handles a range of issues from enforcement and setting aside proceedings to energy, construction, and oil and gas arbitrations. Often acting as lead counsel and arbitrator in commercial and construction proceedings, Bregje Korthals Altes has been active in handling international arbitrations in the oil and gas sector. Arbitration involving commercial contracts and investments are handled by Rufus Abeln, while Jan van Nass represents private equity, finance, energy and accountancy clients in disputes.
Autres avocats clés:
Bregje Korthals Altes; Rufus Abeln; Jan van Nass
Les références
‘Ysquare’s team is very pragmatic and always on-the-ball. They are engaged in all details of a case which always makes our case strong and complete.’
‘Rufus Abeln is our key contact and always available. He advises us on tactics and next steps.’
Principaux clients
Oracle
ExxonMobil
Renault Car Dealers
Waterland Private Equity
Steinhoff Recovery Foundation
TKH Group N.V.
Reinier de Graaf Groep
Principaux dossiers
BarentsKrans
BarentsKrans' arbitration group handles proceedings before a number of different institutions including the ICC, UNCITRAL, SIAC and the Netherlands Arbitration Institute. The team is experienced in handling arbitration proceedings in relation to energy, telecoms and construction. Post-M&A arbitrations also form a key part of the practice. Rieme-Jan Tjittes leads the team and is an arbitration specialist who often handles international arbitrations and is an expert in commercial contract law. Co-lead Roeland de Mol focuses on commercial litigation, while Annelies van der Ploeg handles commercial contract-related arbitration proceedings.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rieme-Jan Tjittes; Roeland de Mol
Autres avocats clés:
Annelies van der Ploeg
Les références
‘Very strong team with bright lawyers who want to win the case.’
‘Rieme-Jan Tjittes stands out. He is very bright, knows how to win a case and has a great sense of humour. ’
‘Its empathy, perseverance and, above all, knowledge and drive are very positive.’
Principaux dossiers
Clifford Chance
The international arbitration practice at Clifford Chance is led by Juliette Luycks, who splits her time between Amsterdam and Madrid. Luycks has a wealth of trial experience representing international organisations and financial investors in commercial arbitration, investment treaty arbitration and arbitration-related cases. The team works closely with the firm's international practice groups to advise on cross-border arbitration cases. Anne Hendrikx is based in Amsterdam and advises on investment treaty arbitrations as well as setting aside proceedings.
Responsables de la pratique:
Juliette Luycks
Autres avocats clés:
Anne Hendrikx
Les références
‘Dedicated and professional experts.’
Principaux dossiers
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
The arbitration team at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is noted for advising clients on the setting aside of international awards in the Netherlands. It also assists with enforcing arbitral awards and represents clients in international and Dutch arbitration proceedings. The team is led out of Amsterdam by Jelle Drok and Mijke Sinninghe Damsté. With nearly 20 years of experience in arbitration and annulment proceedings, Drok is regularly sought out to serve as lead counsel on major cases. Damsté is known for her expertise in multi-jurisdictional litigation and represents clients before arbitral tribunals.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jelle Drok; Mijke Sinninghe Damsté
Autres avocats clés:
Alexander Schurink
Les références
‘The team offers a unique combination of international coverage and resources with a strong national reputation and local knowledge. In recent years, they have significantly increased their capabilities in the field of corporate disputes as well as ESG related advice and disputes. ’
‘Mijke Sinninghe Damste, who joined the team last year as a partner from Loyens & Loeff, is one of the star litigators in the Netherlands. She has a very strong reputation and brings to the team a deep expertise and experience in corporate litigation (including in the specialized Enterprise Chamber) and in ESG related matters. She combines strong legal knowledge and experience with outstanding people skills and a willingness and ability to quickly understand what is important to the client and their business. Alexander Schurink is a senior associate to watch. He is wise beyond his years and his expertise and counsel is highly appreciated by clients.’
‘Highly qualified arbitration team, composed of experts in the field of commercial and investment arbitration. Their arbitration team is very diverse, and has excellent knowledge of the field.’
Principaux clients
Güriş
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.
Venezuela US S.R.L.
Manuel GarcÃa Armas et al.
ConocoPhilips
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Güriş in a long-running construction dispute with the Turkish municipality Bursa, challenging an arbitral award containing a decision of negative jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal.
- Representing BBVA in the setting aside proceedings initiated by the Plurinational State of Bolivia before the Court of Appeal of the Hague.
- Representing Venezuela US S.R.L. in the enforcement proceedings against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela following a favourable award resulting from the arbitration proceedings under the Barbados-Venezuela BIT.
HabrakenRutten
HabrakenRutten leverages its expertise in construction, real estate, energy and technology to represent clients from these sectors as both arbitrator and as arbitration counsel. Toon van Mierlo is accustomed to handling international arbitration proceedings and acting as an arbitrator before the ICC and NAI. Practice head Robert van Agteren leads the Amsterdam-based team and is sought out by clients to act as arbitration counsel for local court actions and international arbitrations. Sjoerd Rutten handles a number of arbitration cases for clients in the construction space.
Responsables de la pratique:
Robert van Agteren
Autres avocats clés:
Toon van Mierlo; Sjoerd Rutten
Les références
‘HabrakenRutten is a top law firm! They avail of in-depth knowledge regarding legal content (especially real estate and construction and energy), litigation skills and their advice is spot on.’
‘Sjoerd Rutten is very intelligent and focused, an excellent lawyer, has a sharp pen and is a sharp debater. You wouldn’t want to face him on the opposite’s team!’
Principaux clients
Subway
Royal VolkerWessels and subsidiaries
Wärtsilä
Inguran LLC (St Gen)
Prothya Biosolutions
Yanmar
Principaux dossiers
- Representing KWS Infra in a construction arbitration regarding Google’s data centre project in the north of the Netherlands.
- Representing Subway in disputes regarding Subway’s re-alignment of its business model.
HBN Law & Tax
HBN Law & Tax‘s arbitration team is led out of The Hague by Stan Putter and Chris de Bres and is supported by the firm’s base in the Dutch Caribbean. Putter is an arbitrator for a number of institutions and is an expert in international arbitration, advising clients from the Netherlands, UK, US, Europe and the Caribbean. He often handles arbitration-related injunction and asset-tracing and recovery matters in global enforcement proceedings and has acted both for and against sovereigns and state-owned entities.
Responsables de la pratique:
Stan Putter; Chris de Bres
Les références
‘The firm has strength and depth in dispute resolution throughout the Dutch-speaking world. ’
‘Stan Putter is in my view one of the pre-eminent practitioners in the Netherlands. Respected by all, feared by his opponents and outranked by none.’
Principaux clients
Curaçao
Refineria di Korsou
Telem telecom
Blyce
B&C Industrieholding
First National Petroleum Corporation
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Curaçao and Refineria di Korsou in ICDR and ICC arbitrations and various related injunction (court) proceedings across Curaçao, the Netherlands and New York.
- Represented Telem Telecom in an ICC arbitration relating to a telecom infrastructure project against an Israeli contractor, and subsequent setting aside proceedings, enforcement and injunction proceedings.
- Representing B&C in a variety of Dutch arbitration-related litigation proceedings, all in support of a German DIS arbitration in which a significant post-M&A dispute is being settled.
Stek
Stek's arbitration team is noted for its technical know-how, which allows it to represent clients in sectors such as energy, aviation, waste management and retail. The team is particularly well versed in advising on cases in the energy sector for both energy-producing enterprises and sustainable energy developers, wind farms and solar farms. The team is co-led from Amsterdam by Simon Boersen and Max Hetterscheidt, who both excel in cross-border arbitration proceedings and the enforcement of court orders and arbitral awards.
Responsables de la pratique:
Max Hetterscheidt; Simon Boersen
Les références
‘Very experienced lawyers. Co-operative and knowledgeable. ’
‘The team strongly relies on Max Hetterscheidt who is a rising star in the Dutch arbitration world. I foresee a great future for Max. ’
‘Max Hetterscheidt is a rising star. He is very determined to win cases and he clearly goes the extra mile for his clients!’
Principaux clients
Gemonyx power group
Greenwood Beverages
Total Specific Solutions
Vestas
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Greenwood Beverages in the recognition and enforcement proceedings related to a Danish arbitral award to be initiated before the Court of Appeal in Den Bosch.
Van Traa Advocaten
Van Traa Advocaten's arbitration practice is jointly led by Marc van Maanen and Steven Oude Alink from Rotterdam, and represents clients in cross-border arbitration. The firm is known for its sector-focused approach, advising on issues involving international trade, trade finance, transport and insurance. Van Maanen is an expert in food law, while Oude Alink excels in cases involving international commodity trade, distribution, agency and aviation. Both advise logistics service providers, banks, insurers and trading houses on disputes. Personal injury-related arbitration is handled by Derk-Jan van der Kolk.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marc van Maanen; Steven Oude Alink
Autres avocats clés:
Derk-Jan van der Kolk
Les références
‘Pragmatic and smart lawyers, particularly in the field of insurance and international trade and shipping. ’
‘Responsive, pragmatic, hands-on.’
Principaux clients
NedTrain & Achmea Schadeverzekeringen
The Council for Personal Injury (De Letselschade Raad)
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted NedTrain & DutchRailways with claims arising out of individuals being exposed to carcinogenic substances during maintenance.
- Assisted The Council for Personal Injury (De Letselschade Raad) with resolving long-term personal injury cases as part of its three-person adjudicator panel.