Fieldfisher LLP has recently strengthened with the arrival of practice head Marc Krestin to its disputes resolution practice. Krestin brings expertise in international arbitration and cross-border litigation, while co-head Marcel Willems handles commercial and corporate disputes as well as restructuring and insolvency matters.
Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation in Netherlands
Fieldfisher LLP
Responsables de la pratique:
Marcel Willems; Marc Krestin
Principaux dossiers
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek covers the full breadth of commercial and corporate litigation and is notably well-versed in mass claims, climate-related disputes and cases at Supreme Court level. The team is jointly led by Eelco Meerdink and Jeroen van der Schrieck; Meerdink has a wealth of experience handling financial sector litigation and restructuring disputes, while van der Schrieck leads on corporate litigation matters including proceedings at the Enterprise Chamber. The team includes Davine Roessingh, who is well-regarded for her work on climate and ESG litigation and also handles corporate disputes and enforcement matters. Marnix Leijten is noted for his expertise in arbitration and cross-border litigation, Machteld de Monchy focuses on mass claims, and Jan-Willem Meijer is a go-to for Supreme Court litigation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Eelco Meerdink; Jeroen van der Schrieck
Autres avocats clés:
Marnix Leijten; Davine Roessingh; Jan Willem Meijer; Laurie Zomerdijk; Johan Valk; Machteld de Monchy
Les références
‘The team consists of very smart and engaged lawyers. The support team is very diverse, with individuals complementing each other perfectly, and allowing each other room to contribute. We have a very open and transparent working relationship, which is much appreciated.’
‘Marnix Leijten is a very seasoned litigator with a strategic approach and challenging view. Davine Roessingh has exceptional knowledge about the technical content of the case such as ESG issues, is a quick thinker and a force to reckon with.’
‘De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek has a great team of Supreme Court litigation specialists in a strong broader litigation group.’
Principaux clients
ING
Shell
Rabobank
Royal Philips
Amazon
Royal Schiphol
British Airways
COFCO International
Paccar and DAF Group
Airbnb
Ahold Delhaize
Meta
TikTok
Justeat| Takeaway.com
GasUnie
Principaux dossiers
- Represented ING in a climate litigation initiated by Milieudefensie (Friends of the Earth Netherlands).
- Represented COFCO International in matters stemming from its acquisition of Nidera, a global commodities trading company, which was faced with major accounting issues in Brazil.
- Advised Amazon on an opt-out collective action concerning alleged data and consumer protection violations and torts.
Houthoff
Houthoff offers expertise in commercial and corporate disputes, arbitration, mass claims and Supreme Court litigation. The team boasts a sizeable bench, helmed by Jan Willem de Groot and Bart van der Wiel. De Groot is an expert in corporate litigation, regularly leading on landmark cases, while van der Wiel heads the Supreme Court litigation team and excels at commercial disputes. An authority on cross-border disputes, Albert Knigge is well-versed in Dutch civil procedures and leads on high-profile litigation. Commercial litigator Rick Cornelissen is a go-to for contract litigation and class actions; David Heems handles a mix of commercial, corporate and distressed litigation, as well as international disputes; and Marjolein Heuten is noted for her work on corporate disputes and shareholder litigation. Laura van Gardingen is a further core part of the Supreme Court litigation team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jan Willem de Groot; Bart van der Wiel
Autres avocats clés:
Rick Cornelissen; Albert Knigge; Laura van Gardingen; Naomi Dempsey; David Heems; Vera van Erpers Roijaards; Pam de Haas; Anne Stortelder; Anne van Heijningen; Rosalie Becker; Marjolein Heuten; Paul Sluijter
Les références
‘Rick Cornelissen and Albert Knigge both provide excellent work for us.’
‘Top of the bill Supreme Court litigation team. Brings in-depth knowledge and overarching legal helicopter view to the game, many time leading to winning cases. Next to that, very responsive and hands on.’
‘Bart van der Wiel combines excellent strategic thinking with outstanding legal knowledge and experience. A convincing Supreme Court lawyer who always goes the extra mile for his client.’
Principaux clients
BC Partners
HPS Investment partners
Dummen Orange
CBRE
G-Squared
3G Capital founders Marcel Telles and Beto Sicupira
Dragan Solak
Yildirim / Yildirim Group
Elliott Management
Trafigura, Singapore-based
Fujifilm Holdings Corporation
NatWest Markets
Avery Dennison
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Owens-Illinois, Inc
Centerbridge
TotalEnergies
AIG
ING Group
LG Electronics
Volvo Trucks / Renault Trucks
Petrobras
Audi AG
Nexans S.A.
Sligro Food Group
Supervisory Board Imtech
Pensioenfonds Detailhandel
OHM Group
Orbia
Royal Schiphol Group
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Sharp Corporation on a litigation victory in the District Court which ruled that it has no jurisdiction to hear a former major distributor’s claim for tens of millions of euros of compensation against Sharp.
- Represented G Squared in a corporate governance dispute before the Enterprise Chamber of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal concerning G-Squared and Mubadala’s investment in Getir.
- Represented Fortenova and its parent Fortenova STAK, in a major long-running dispute with the Russian state-owned bank Sberbank.
NautaDutilh
NautaDutilh has longstanding expertise in an array of disputes and represents clients from early pre-contentious stages all the way to Supreme Court litigation. The team has recently been active in climate change litigation and environmental liability cases, as well as corporate and securities disputes, commercial litigation, enforcement, class actions, and competition cases. Practice head Freerk Vermeulen leads on appellate and Supreme Court proceedings involving commercial, corporate and financial issues. Vermeulen also handles cross-border disputes and contentious matters involving climate change, international public law and human rights. Frans Overkleeft is central in corporate litigation and securities disputes, regularly handling proceedings before the Dutch Enterprise Court, while Kasper Krzeminski represents energy and chemical on commercial and contractual disputes. Daan Hannema is experienced in class actions, corporate litigation and securities disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Freerk Vermeulen
Autres avocats clés:
Frans Overkleeft; Daan Hannema; Rutger Kalsbeek; Huib Verhaar; Ivo Rozendal; Kasper Krzeminski; Philip Malanczuk; Godelieve Verburg
Les références
‘Historically, NautaDutilh has had a strong commercial litigation practice, and continues to field strong lawyers.’
‘Godelieve Verburg is a remarkably talented associate who continues to provide an excellent quality of work.’
‘Strong lawyers that value independent thinking which is very important in high stakes litigation.’
Principaux clients
Shell Plc
Braskem
Kingdom of Spain
Samarco Iron Ore Europe
Vattenfall
Flutter Entertainment Plc
ABN Amro
ASR Real Estate
Rabobank
Lufthansa
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Shell in the Supreme Court proceedings in the landmark climate change case initiated by the NGO Friends of the Earth (Milieudefensie).
- Represented a former CFO of Airbus in a securities class action initiated by Stichting Investor Loss Compensation (SILC) against Airbus and certain other parties.
- Represented Samarco BV in proceedings brought before the Amsterdam District Court in a class action relating to the Mariana dam collapse in Brazil.
Pels Rijcken
Pels Rijcken handles a broad range of contentious matters, including commercial, corporate and financial litigation; insurance and professional liability disputes; and administrative litigation. The firm is well-regarded for its work with the State of the Netherlands, Dutch municipalities and provinces but it also advises multinational corporations, financial supervisory authorities and professional organisations on contentious matters. The practice is co-led by Sikke Kingma, Willem Heemskerk and Wemmeke Wisman. Heemskerk is a go-to among corporate clients, specialising in liability and compensation cases; Wisman is well-versed in international public and humanitarian law, liability, and contract issues; and Kingma heads the Supreme Court litigation group, handling high stake cases involving civil law issues. Hans van Wijk is a further key part of the Supreme Court litigation team and handles issues involving the public sector and Dutch Caribbean law. Raimond Dufour excels in cross-border disputes and class actions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sikke Kingma; Willem Heemskerk; Wemmeke Wisman
Autres avocats clés:
Paul Tanja; Arnoud Boorsma; Hans van Wijk; Raimond Dufour; Peter van Kippersluis
Les références
‘Pels Rijcken stands out due to its specialised focus on public law and serving government and public sector clients. The team combines deep legal expertise with a pragmatic approach, providing solutions that are both legally sound and practically feasible.‘
‘Deep expertise in public law and strong commitment to public sector clients. The team collaborates closely, is solution-oriented, and has a solid understanding of complex legal issues. Wemmeke Wisman, Paul Tanja, and Arnoud Boorsma, who consistently deliver high-quality work and maintain strong client relationships.’
‘I consider Hans van Wijk to be a top Supreme Court litigator in company law cases. He combines rare familiarity with the specifics of both company law and Supreme Court litigation. He is also very accessible for clients and very committed to their case.’
Principaux clients
Vale S.A.
Shell plc
Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Daimler Trucks AG
UBS AG, UBS Securities Japan Co. Ltd.
ArcelorMittal
Porsche AG
KPN
Nationale-Nederlanden
Port Group of St. Maarten
Total
Aruba Airport Authority
State of the Netherlands
Province of North Holland
Province of South Holland
Province of Utrecht
Province of North Brabant
Province of Limburg
Province of Gelderland
Province of Zeeland
Municipality of Amsterdam
Municipality of Rotterdam
Municipality of The Hague
Dutch Central Bank (DNB)
Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM)
ProRail
Kwantum Nederland B.V. and Kwantum België B.V.
Menzis
Westlake Chemical Corporation
Westlake Germany GmbH & Co. KG
Vinnolit GmbH & Co. KG
Vinnolit Holdings GmbH
Thales International
Braskem S.A.
Braskem Netherlands B.V.
Braskem Netherlands Finance B.V.
Braskem Netherlands Inc. B.V.
Principaux dossiers
- Represent Vale in a class action suit following a dam bursting in Brazil.
- Represented two UBS entities in a class action suit regarding the alleged manipulation of LIBOR and other interest rate benchmarks.
- Represented Daimler in all pending cartel damages actions in the Netherlands, following a Decision of the European Commission of 19 June 2016.
Stibbe
Stibbe‘s litigation group leverages significant regulatory, competition, corporate and finance law expertise. The team is well-versed in handling a range of disputes for domestic and multinational corporates, private equity firms, financial institutions, and professional services companies. Jeroen Kortmann heads the group and is an expert in contractual disputes, insurance litigation, competition law and collective redress. Tim de Greve represents both claimants and defendants in litigation proceedings, while Gertjan Boekraad is a go-to in the professional services sector, focusing on defending clients against mass claims and collective actions. Boekraad is also adept at handling commercial litigation, insolvency issues, and corporate and shareholder disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jeroen Kortmann
Autres avocats clés:
Tim de Greve; Gertjan Boekraad
Principaux clients
Karl Lagerfeld, DKNY, and Donna Karan (G-III Apparel Group)
Heineken
Providence Private Equity Partners
ABN Amro
EY
Prysmian
AerCap
Damen Shipyards Group
Dutch National Railways
Ballast Nedam
Kenstone Metal
Egeria
ProRail
Aprisco
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Providence Equity Partners in its defence against a claim for damages brought by Groupe Canal+.
- Represented Karl Lagerfeld, DKNY, and Donna Karan (G-III) in proceedings before the Amsterdam Court against attempts to halt the distribution, promotion and sale of these brands in southern European regions.
- Represented Ballast Nedam in several construction disputes, including in litigation against Air Products regarding the construction of a highly complex nitrogen plant.
Van Doorne
Van Doorne continues to be a go-to firm for commercial and corporate litigation, acting for multinational corporations on high-value domestic and cross-border disputes. The team leverages the firm’s expertise in insurance, competition and white-collar crime to advise on insurance-related disputes and cartel damages cases. Other issues it handles includes ESG claims, restructuring and insolvency litigation. Team lead Daan Beenders focuses on liability law and procedural law within both commercial litigation and class actions. Sjoerd Kamerbeek centres his practice on shareholder and governance disputes, post M&A issues and joint venture litigation. Jasper Leedekerken is an expert in civil liability, representing clients in disputes involving contracts, tort, mass damages and securities.
Responsables de la pratique:
Daan Beenders
Autres avocats clés:
Sjoerd Kamerbeek; Jasper Leedekerken
Les références
‘The very best firm for commercial contracting and litigation. Pragmatic advice and easy in communication.’
‘The team is well-structured and combines a practical, hands-on approach with strong expertise, making them very pleasant to work with.’
‘Sjoerd Kamerbeek stands out for his great responsiveness, ensuring clients always feel supported. He combines strong strategic thinking with a pragmatic mindset, and steering matters toward effective commercial solutions.’
Principaux clients
TotalEnergies
Broadcom and subsidiaries
Ad Hoc Group of bondholders in OCI N.V.
Newtone
Ernst & Young
Stichting Administratiekantoor Aandelen Triodos Bank
N.V. Waterbedrijf Groningen
KPMG
Trentop
Rabobank
GGD GHOR
Scandanavia Tobacco
Funda
TMF
LG Electronics
Dutch State Lottery
JBT Food & Dairy
Benelux Wonen
Transact
Liberty
Pon
ABN Amro Bank
NIBC Bank
STG
Nationale Nederlanden
Dutch Social Housing Corporation (WSW)
Ahold Delhaize
Port of Rotterdam
PVH / Tommy Hilfiger
Mediq
Domino’s
Friesland Campina
AIG
Markel
Liberty GTS
ADG
Athora
Mazars
LyondellBasell
Swapfiets
Trivium
Federatie Nederlandse Vakbeweging
Ryan M&A
CEVA Logistics
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Ad Hoc Group of bondholders with objection proceedings against a €1bn dividend payment by OCI N.V..
- Represented Pon Bicycle in a dispute with Kenstone, whereby Pon Bicycle claimed damages of €150m.
- Assisted the Dutch State Lottery with various proceedings in relation to customers who claim to have been misled by certain statements made by the Dutch State Lottery between 2000-2007.
A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman‘s litigation practice is led by disputes specialist Richard de Haan, who is well-versed in public and private M&A disputes, joint venture and shareholder litigation and often handles matters before the Enterprise Chamber of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal. The team acts for global and domestic clients on cross-border corporate, financial and commercial litigation cases. Hilde van der Baan is known for her work on energy, projects and construction disputes, while Marieke Schaink focuses on M&A disputes, contractual liability and tort. Tim Sweerts is a go-to for class actions and ESG-related proceedings. Marieke van Hooijdonk and Arnold Croiset van Uchelen both left the firm in 2025.
Responsables de la pratique:
Richard de Haan
Autres avocats clés:
Tim Sweerts; Marieke Schaink; Hilde van der Baan; Simon Aarts; Eline Bulten
Les références
‘Absolute top quality work. The team stands out for it depth of quality from partners to associates.’
‘Tim Sweerts is strategically strong. He is a calm and collected lawyer both inside and outside of the courtroom.’
‘A lean and mean litigation team.’
Principaux clients
Abanca
ABN Amro Bank
Aegon
Banca Intesa
Cargill/Comcitrus
Citibank
CRH
Delta Airlines
Dutch State, Ministry of Finance
Experian
Hunkemöller International
ING Bank
KLM
KPN
NextEra
Open Pass
Pon Automotive
Samsung
SEB Life International
Straco
Uniper
Vattenfall
Vroon
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Hunkemöller on a number of lawsuits and legal proceedings concerning a debt restructuring transaction with its creditor Redwood Capital Management.
- Advised Vattenfall on a class action brought on behalf of customers with a large grid connection, secured a full win for Vattenfall in the first instance, with a full dismissal of SNC’s claims.
- Advised Straco on a private equity-related post-M&A dispute before the Netherlands Commercial Court (NCC).
Clifford Chance
Clifford Chance is a go-to firm for international and global clients requiring expertise in cross-border corporate and commercial litigation. Dirk-Jan Duynstee heads the team and is well-versed in corporate and securities litigation. Duynstee handles a wide array of matters from directors’ liability to governance issues, shareholder disputes, and banking and finance proceedings. Daan Lunsingh Scheurleer centres his practice on international disputes, focusing on class actions and multi-party litigation involving liability, fraud, securities and other issues. Further experts in commercial and corporate disputes include Guido Bergervoet and Tiemen Drenth.
Responsables de la pratique:
Dirk-Jan Duynstee
Autres avocats clés:
Daan Lunsingh Scheurleer; Tiemen Drenth; Guido Bergervoet; Michael Serphos
Les références
‘The team’s ability to proactively advise us has always been of great assistance. The team is able to provide direct advice to the business when requested and it is typically pragmatic. ’
‘We have found that Dirk-Jan Duynstee’s calm approach and demeanour to be particularly reassuring for the senior stakeholders. We have relied on Dirk-Jan’s advice in high stress scenarios and the team has always been very impressed. ’
‘Highly responsive to needs and highly competent – an absolute pleasure to work with.’
Principaux clients
Adyen
Airbus SE
Binance
Blackstone
Crédit Agricole S.A.
Deloitte Accountants B.V.
Deutsche Bank
EK Retail
IK Partners
ING Bank N.V.
J.P. Morgan
Nomios SAS
Philips N.V.
PwC Accountants N.V.
Raízen S.A.
Shell plc
Tikehau Capital
TotalEnergies
UBS
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Shell plc in the appeals phase of the landmark climate case which was brought against Shell by a number of NGOs in the The Hague Court of Appeal.
- Represented a group of a global bank’s current and former executive and supervisory board members in several group actions initiated on behalf of shareholders.
- Advised Credit Agricole on how to deal with a legacy item that one of its Dutch subsidiaries faces in relation to the alleged mis-selling of consumer loans with variable interest rates.
Evers Soerjatin
Evers Soerjatin excels in handling issues before the Enterprise Chamber of the Amsterdam Court of Appeals, focusing on a range of commercial disputes and mass damages litigation. Marcel Evers co-leads the team alongside Stein van Thiel. Evers represents corporates, shareholders, directors and supervisory directors in complex contentious mandates. Van Thiel is adept at both shareholder disputes and commercial disputes, while also often handling inquiry proceedings. Jessica de Rooij centres her practice on collective actions, while Jasper Wonders represents clients in commercial disputes. Jonas Verheul is also noted for his work on cases at the Enterprise Chamber.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marcel Evers; Stein van Thiel
Autres avocats clés:
Jessica de Rooij; Camiel Boersma; Jonas Verheul; Guillaume Creijghton; Jasper Wonders
Les références
‘The legal quality of all the lawyers I worked with was outstanding.’
‘The team combines strong knowledgeable subject matters with pragmatic hands on strategies for conflict settlement. Moves fast when an issue can resolved.’
‘I’ve been thoroughly impressed by its work.’
Principaux clients
University Utrecht Holding
University Medical Center Utrecht Holding
Entain,
Burford capital
Waterland
Dutch Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda and Porsche dealers and service partners
FrieslandCampina
Merle Wood
EuroParcs
Asiana Airlines
FNV
Principaux dossiers
- Represented interested parties of Stichting Hulptroepen Alliantie in a case before the District Court of Amsterdam.
- Represented Utrecht University Holding and University Medical Center Utrecht Holding in a case related to serious misconduct by former directors of Utrecht Holdings and related persons.
- Represented all Dutch Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda, and Porsche dealers in the collective actions initiated by Stichting Volkswagen Car Claim and Stichting Diesel Emissions Justice on the emission matter.
Freshfields LLP
Freshfields LLP‘s dispute resolution practice is a go-to for complex and novel disputes concerning ESG, regulated sector issues, and restructuring and insolvency. The team is co-led by Mijke Sinninghe Damsté and Jelle Drok. Damsté is known for her work on class actions and mass claims, and also handles corporate law disputes such as shareholder and joint venture issues. Drok is experienced in handling IP litigation involving copyright, database rights and elsewhere represents clients in commercial litigation. Tea Minovic joined the firm in January 2025 and is sought-after regarding corporate litigation and governance issues.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mijke Sinninghe Damsté; Jelle Drok
Autres avocats clés:
Tea Minovic
Principaux clients
RWE
HP Inc.
Infraspeed
Fresenius Kabi
Funecap
Convent Capital
Something Els B.V.
HICEE
Stichting Garantiefonds Reisgelden (SGR)
Principaux dossiers
- Reprsented HP Inc in various proceedings against Digital Revolution (123inkt) at various instances.
- Represented Nardinc Group in Enterprise Chamber proceedings concerning the €1bn Nardinc Group structure.
Linklaters
Linklaters acts for major global corporates, financial services players, and regulated sector actors in cross-border and high-value corporate and shareholder litigation, competition disputes, class actions, product liability issues and restructuring proceedings. The litigation, arbitration and investigations practice is led by longstanding disputes specialist Daniella Strik, who is well-versed in collective redress alongside corporate and banking litigation. Other members of the team include Gerard Meijer and Bart Fleuren, who centres his practice on Supreme Court litigation, handling competition, finance and corporate law disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Daniella Strik
Autres avocats clés:
Bart Fleuren; Frans Lambert; Maaike Roem; Gerard Meijer
Les références
‘Very strong team, high quality of work, quick turnaround and clear communication.’
‘Bart Fleuren is an excellent litigator, able to translate complicated legal topics into normal language. Guided the client in the strategy of the litigation.’
‘I have had a super working experience with supreme court litigator Bart Fleuren and his team.’
Principaux clients
ING Groep N.V.
Air France
Metinvest B.V.
Visa Group Entities
Current and former non-executive directors of Airbus SE
Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
Clearstream Banking AG and Deutsche Börse AG
Zimmer GmbH, Zimmer Biomet Nederland B.V.
McCain Foods Limited
Loyens & Loeff N.V.
Getir B.V.
Aedes Vereniging van Woningcorporaties
Principaux dossiers
- Represented ING Groep in a €500m mass claim litigation in connection with the alleged untimely disclosure of regulatory investigations regarding breaches of AML-regulations.
- Represented Visa group entities in a mass claim on behalf of Dutch merchants who claim to have suffered damage due to an alleged infringement of EU competition law.
- Represented Metinvest B.V. and its directors in over €500m litigation brought by noteholders seeking to block dividend payments in connection with alleged wrongful acts.
Loyens & Loeff
Loyens & Loeff is sought-after for its expertise across corporate and commercial litigation as well as its skills in corporate restructuring and insolvency. The team is particularly active in class actions with cross-border aspects. Sidney Berendsen leads the team and has a wealth of experience handling corporate law disputes centred around transactions, shareholder conflicts, and directors’ and shareholders’ liability. Berendsen also handles commercial litigation for real estate, financial services and pharmaceutical clients. Co-head Bastiaan Kemp is experienced in handling multi-jurisdictional litigation for private equity firms, funds and listed companies. Marit Bosselaar is key on disputes involving ESG issues.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sidney Berendsen; Bastiaan Kemp
Autres avocats clés:
Marit Bosselaar; Vincent Vroom; Kim de Bruijn; Sebastian Renshof; Philip Hezer; Margot Branger
Les références
‘Great strength in depth and highly professional as a coordinated team. The team are on it all the time and don’t let anything slip. They have very high technical standards and excellent client service.’
‘Vincent Vroom is very tactical and imaginative. Bastiaan Kemp is a complete guru of company law issues and has experience and a reputation well beyond his years. Kim de Bruijn inspires complete confidence in her judgment and delivery. Sebastian Renshof is very committed, responsive and talented.’
‘Bastiaan Kemp, Philip Hezer and Margot Branger offer exceptional high quality and client dedication, taking clients by the hand and speaking their language. I would trust any complex case to be in good hands with them. ’
Principaux clients
Former CEO of Airbus
ICAP plc and ICAP Europe Ltd
Stichting Pensioenfonds Rail & Openbaar Vervoer
Ernst & Young Auditores Independentes S.S., referred to as: EY Brazil
Pharmaceutical Research Associates Group B.V.
Fresh2You B.V.
Icts International N.V.
Facebook Netherlands B.V. / Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd.
The Howletts Wild Animal Trust
InterCement Group
Principaux dossiers
- Represented the former CEO of Airbus SE in class actions suit, denying alleged claims and seeking compensation.
- Represented ICAP plc and ICAP Europe Ltd in denying claims in class actions suit, wherein ICAP acted as a broker of four international banks.
- Represented Ernst & Young Auditores Independentes S.S. in litigation against COFCO, concerning EY’s audit of the financial statements of trading house Nidera, prior to its acquisition by COFCO.
Stek
Stek‘s dispute resolution practice stands out in cross-border commercial litigation proceedings within regulated sectors, regularly acting for energy developers, generators, and network operators on matters concerning availability, supply contracts and infrastructure projects. The firm also specialises in cartel litigation and follow-on damage claims. The team sits is led by Gerben Smit, who handles corporate litigation such as shareholder disputes; Jan Bart van de Hel, who leads on corporate investigations, fraud cases and directors’ liability issues; and Simon Boersen, who excels in commercial litigation. Max Hetterscheidt and Tanja Schasfoort are also key on commercial disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jan Bart van de Hel; Gerben Smit; Simon Boersen
Autres avocats clés:
Max Hetterscheidt; Barbara Elion; Tanja Schasfoort
Les références
‘Jan Bart van de Hel is very intelligent, knowledgeable, dedicated, focused on solving the disputes. Excellent communication skills and stays calm, no matter what. ’
‘Max Hetterscheidt is very pragmatic, polite, trustworthy, thorough and hard-working.’
‘Very responsive, approachable and knowledgeable.’
Principaux clients
Amethyst
Centric
COFCO
Ebusco
Inter Bidco and Iter STAK
Inversiones Queencorp S.A.
Krka
LitFin Capital Limited
Eneco
NCJ
Publishers/Google
Punch Powertrain
Rabobank
Samsung SDI
Stichting Massaschade en Consument/Sony
The Customs and Fiscal Administration of the Kingdom of Denmark
Unitel
WarmCO2
Boris Kenneth Frederiksen q.q.
Vattenfall
Principaux dossiers
AKD
AKD pairs expertise across the disputes landscape with a particular focus on commercial, corporate and financial litigation. Leading the team is Patrick Haas, who focuses on mass claims litigation and class actions, as well as bringing a particular specialism regarding shareholder disputes, directors’ liabilities, and corporate law issues. Jeffrey Kleywegt is well-versed in corporate and commercial litigation, Thijs Hekman focuses on financial sector disputes and Fouad el Houzi excels in handling insolvency proceedings.
Responsables de la pratique:
Patrick Haas
Autres avocats clés:
Thijs Hekman; Winfried Van Den Muisenbergh; Erik Koster; Fouad el Houzi; Jaap Van De Rakt; Jeffrey Kleywegt
Les références
‘Very capable and trustworthy litigation team, strong in international litigation and arbitration, also sophisticated in funding and class action work.’
‘Winfried Van Den Muisenbergh is a Dutch legal legend and one of the most connected people in Dutch law, with a unique energy and charisma, and the deepest experience of world scale litigation. Erik Koster is a really good all rounder with sober judgment and perspective.’
‘The AKD team is very responsive, their responses being accurate and to the point. No beating about the bush. The team is simply a pleasure to work with.’
Principaux clients
Stichting Truck Claim
Stichting Car Claim
Stichting Volkswagen Investor Claim
Yukos Finance B.V.
EndemolShine Group B.V.
Royal Imtech N.V.
Svenska Handelsbanken S.A.
LeasePlan Nederland N.V.
Stichting Wirecard Investors Claim
Prorail N.V.
Erasmus Medisch Centrum Rotterdam
Neways Electronics International N.V.
Segulah
Stichting HagaZiekenhuis
Cerberus Capital Management LP
Beequip B.V.
Erasmus Medisch Centrum Rotterdam
Neways Electronics International N.V.
Segulah
Stichting HagaZiekenhuis
Cerberus Capital Management LP
Beequip B.V.
Smits Holding B.V.
Darling Ingredients
Ortolan
Rotate
Port of Rotterdam N.V.
Wavi BV
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Stichting Data Bescherming Nederland in separate collective redress proceedings against Amazon and X on behalf of millions of people affected by Amazon and X’s mass-scale privacy and consumer law violations.
- Represented the bankruptcy trustees in the Royal Imtech Bankruptcy in the settlement of several major disputes across various jurisdictions with claim values totalling up to €1.5bn.
- Represented Smits Holding B.V. and Bladi N.V. in a cross-border dispute that has arisen after the UBOs of the company fell out.
Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie is often sought out by clients to handle cross-border and multi-jurisdictional mandates, spanning post-M&A disputes, construction and commercial litigation, and greenwashing claims. The team is jointly led by Frank Kroes and Itse Oosterhoff. Kroes is well-versed in commercial litigation, handling issues from corporate liability to ESG, competition issues and professional negligence claims. Oosterhoff leads on contractual disputes, directors’ and shareholders’ liability litigation, as well as commercial fraud cases. Sjef Janssen handles a mix of commercial and competition litigation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Frank Kroes; Itse Oosterhoff
Autres avocats clés:
Sjef Janssen; Michiel Mulder; Mirjam de Blecourt; Joris Oudelaar
Les références
‘Well prepared, agile and collaborative at all points in time – particularly for preparation before the oral hearings.’
‘Working with Itse Oosterhoff has been a true differentiator compared to other litigation counsel. He stands out through his combination of creativity and business-oriented strategic thinking. He is always willing to act as a sparring partner and consistently brings a thoughtful, proactive, and engaged approach.’
‘We regularly work with Baker McKenzie and find that their guidance is very clear and comprehensive. They break up complex problems and simplify, which helps with swift decision making.’
Principaux clients
Almirall
AWWG Investments B.V.
Barclays
Caterpillar
Clear Channel International & Clear Channel Nederland B.V.
FSN Capital
Hewlett-Packard Inc. (HP)
Ingram Micro
LTDA
MSD Animal Health
NetApp
Pepe Jeans S.L. and Pepe Retail-Comercio de Texeis
Securitas Direct B.V.
Shell Chemicals Europe B.V.
Unipessoal
Principaux dossiers
- Represented NetApp in a cross-border commercial dispute before the Amsterdam District Court and Court of Appeal with Isolin Trade & Invest Ltd.
- Advised MSD Animal Health on its legal strategy in relation to its operations in North Africa, with a particular focus on Algeria.
- Represented Verisure in a dispute with a group of former employees that claim additional bonus payments on the basis of a (disputed) interpretation and application of Verisure’s bonus scheme.
BarentsKrans
BarentsKrans covers commercial and contractual litigation, private enforcement disputes and finance-related claims. William Schonewille and Philip Fruytier jointly led the team, with Schonewille focusing on financial disputes and Fruytier leading on Supreme Court litigation. Rieme-Jan Tjittes is a specialist in commercial contract law and Martijn van Maanen aids claimants in private enforcement issues and class actions. Annelies van der Ploeg is also a go-to lawyer for commercial contract issues, representing producers, importers, distributors and retailers. Roeland de Mol and Marjolein van Rest both left the firm in 2025.
Responsables de la pratique:
William Schonewille; Philip Fruytier
Autres avocats clés:
Rieme-Jan Tjittes; Martijn van Maanen; Annelies van der Ploeg; Celine van Es
Les références
‘Rieme-Jan Tjittes is outstanding in the field of arbitration and commercial litigation. He is very client minded, is able to provide thorough legal opinions in a short period of time and he is an outstanding expert witness.’
‘Martijn van Maanen is an outstanding commercial and corporate litigator.’
‘BarentsKrans’s commercial litigation team provides high-quality legal services. The lawyers are easily accessible and approachable. They are proactive and think along with you to find the best solution in business.’
Principaux clients
OMV
Macedonian Thrace Brewery
Claims Funding Europe
KPN B.V.
TataSteel
White & Case
Enexis Netbeheer B.V.
Achmea Rechtsbijstand
Corbiere c.s.
Smith
Hyva
Van Lanschot Kempen-entities
LTO Nederland
Securitas
AEGON ALF
Selecta
Vos Logistics
MVGM
Paardekooper
Receivers Royal Dutch Imtech
Zilveren Kruis
VGZ
Claims Funding Europe
DPD
Milieudefensie
Greenpeace
Oxfam Novib
Corbiere c.s.
BNNVARA
Macedonian Thrace Brewery
IVBN
Rockwool
Vestia
Vesteda
InBev
Stichting Portaal
Mylan
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Milieudefensie c.s. in its claim against Shell to reduce its CO2-emissions by 45%.
- Represented OMV in a claim against Celanese, Westlake/Vinnolit, Orbia/Vestolit, and Clariant as large purchasers of ethylene that had manipulated the pricing mechanism (MCP).
- Represented Oxfam Novib in its case with respect to the delivery of parts for the F-35’s by the State of the Netherlands to Israel.
Bird & Bird
Bird & Bird‘s dispute resolution practice focuses on representing multinational clients in the technology space and other regulated sectors on complex and high-value matters. Spearheading the practice, Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa leverages her expertise in public and private law to represent clients in mass claims, insurance and liability litigation, corporate disputes, as well as construction and infrastructure claims. Olaf Trojan is noted for his work on media and press litigation alongside insolvency matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa
Autres avocats clés:
Olaf Trojan; Roelien van Neck; Laura Grijpma; Jeffrey Maalderink
Les références
‘Firm is extremely responsive, timely, topical, competent, practical and knowledgeable.’
‘Olaf Trojan and Roelien van Neck stand out in view of their thoroughness, competence and reliability.’
‘Very focused and knowledgeable team led by Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa, and special mention to Laura Grijpma. Excellent support in complex litigation.’
Principaux clients
Odido
Veolia
Volker Wessels
BT
Iron Mountain
SunExpress
Palladyne International Asset Management
Chiquita
Inmarsat .Viasat
Flextronics
Total- Energy
Lagerwey
Innovative Watercare Solutions
GroenLeven
Trustpilot
Wolters Kluwer North America, Inc
Comviva
BML Group Limited
N1 Interactive Limited
Aptean Inc.
Medichem S.A.
Print Best OÜ
Mews
DPG Media
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Palladyne Asset Management in six connected litigation cases against three Libyan State Investors including the LIA, with claims worth over €300m.
- Represented Veolia in appeal proceedings regarding a tendering procedure.
- Represented PostNL in litigation against the municipality of Rotterdam.
CMS
CMS is well-equipped to handle an array of mandates from corporate, financial and commercial litigation to construction disputes, project issues and reinsurance claims. The team is co-led by Leonard Böhmer, Peter Soede, Aukje Haan and Bart-Adriaan de Ruijter. Böhmer acts for a mix of domestic and global clients on corporate litigation; Soede stands out for his knowledge of liability law; Haan leads on complex corporate, commercial and ESG litigation; and De Ruijter represents management boards, supervisory boards, shareholders and listed multinationals on corporate law issues.
Responsables de la pratique:
Leonard Böhmer; Peter Soede; Aukje Haan; Bart-Adriaan de Ruijter
Autres avocats clés:
Akin Aslan
Les références
‘I appreciate Akin Aslan’s quick response and his expertise. The time he takes to understand my perspective and work with me to develop a suitable, goal-oriented strategy based on that, is something that I value a lot.’
‘Aukje Haan’s calm and determined approach to developing solutions is remarkable.’
‘Efficient and constantly seeking to gain an edge.’
Principaux clients
Ahold Delhaize
ArcelorMittal
Baker Tilly
Canal+
Chubb European Group Limited
The Coca-Cola Company
Grand Thornton
Denim Group
Hitachi
Hubei Forbon Technology Co Ltd
Igloo Corporation
Mitsui
NS
Qbuzz
Teamblue
Principaux dossiers
Dentons
Dentons regularly acts for multinational clients on complex cross-border issues. With a core focus on corporate and commercial litigation, the team is sought-after regarding shareholder, joint venture, securities and directors’ liability disputes, as well as class action proceedings. Michel Deckers co-leads the team alongside Anouk Rosielle, Deckers stands out on corporate and securities litigation as well as collective actions. Rosielle is a go-to among energy, pharmaceutical and manufacturing clients, assisting in international corporate and commercial litigation. Jordi van Borssum Waalkes is noted for his work on shareholder disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Michel Deckers; Anouk Rosielle
Autres avocats clés:
Cornélie Arnouts; Paul Wanders; Jordi van Borssum Waalkes
Les références
‘Excellent litigators. Broad and thorough knowledge of civil, commercial and corporate law, as well as international (private) law.’
‘Dentons’ commercial litigation practice is truly outstanding. They are fully committed, strategically exceptional and above all a pleasure to work with.’
‘Anouk Rosielle is very clever, persistent and exceptionally tactical.’
Principaux clients
Stichting Funda Adminstratiekantoor
Petróleos de Venezuela
Stichting Hulptroepen Alliantie
Zorlu Holding
REWE
Aspen Real Estate
Stichting Hulptroepen Alliantie
Bayrol GmbH
Canal+
Dutch IT Services Group B.V.
Petróleos de Venezuela, Republic of Venezuela
Vestel
Ocorian Turstees (Jersey) Limited
Kirpalani’s
Bobeldijk
Forto
Estro
Sachem Holdings B.V.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Aspen in a dispute concerning the interpretation of a lease guarantee.
- Represented Petróleos de Venezuela in a sprawling set of multibillion-dollar/euro international disputes.
- Represented Vestel in parallel proceedings in Turkey that raise interesting jurisdictional questions and novel legal themes.
DLA Piper
DLA Piper is noted for its expertise in cross-border corporate, finance, commercial, ESG and construction litigation. Practice head Marnix Holtzer leads on corporate litigation cases and assists C-level executives on issues such as corporate governance. Ewald Netten is sought-after among banks and financial institutions for representation in finance, securities and insolvency disputes as well as restructuring mandates. Frank van de Wakker is noted for his work on financial litigation involving bankruptcy law. Michiel Coenraads left the firm in February 2026.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marnix Holtzer
Autres avocats clés:
Frank van de Wakker; Ewald Netten; Simone Zwartenkot
Les références
‘Marnix Holtzer is very good. He is practical and takes responsibility.’
‘Frank van de Wakker is a quick thinker and user friendly lawyer who really collaborates with the client.’
‘Ewald Netten and Simone Zwartenkot are excellent lawyers with outstanding quality.’
Principaux clients
ABN Amro
ABP Pensionfund
ACT Commodities
Adriaan van Erk
Amtrust International Underwriters DAC
Ballast Nedam
Barry-Wehmiller Packaging
Bayer AG
Coinbase
Coinmerce B.V.
Crossroads European Holdings
Credit Europe Bank N.V.
GarantiBank International N.V.
Generali Insurance Asset Management
Harel
HFM Solutions
HunterDouglas
ING Bank N.V.
KBC Bank
Kindred (Unibet)
Laureate
Liberty Mutual Surety
LyondellBasell
Nike
Nutreco
OSI
OkCoin Europe LTD (OKX)
Petronas
Prothya
Rabobank
Rijksmuseum
SABIC
Shell
SNS Reaal
Stena AB
STX Commodities
TMF
Unilever
Veon
easyHotel
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Kindred Group Plc and its group companies in multiple class action proceedings that are initiated or threatened by gamblers.
- Advised Saudi chemicals giant SABIC on the reorganisation of their polymer cracker business in Europe and SABIC’s desire to enhance their business’ sustainability.
- Represented Generali in a contentious and cross-border dispute against several publicly traded oil and gas companies that have collectively issued bonds of approx. a €500m.
Finch Dispute Resolution
Finch Dispute Resolution represents both domestic and global clients in commercial litigation, shareholder disputes, class actions, and enforcement proceedings. The practice is led by Koen Rutten, Dieuwertje de Leeuw, Stefan Holterman, Maarten Mussche and Carlijn Tjoa. Rutten is a go-to for shareholder disputes and insurance issues; de Leeuw is sought-after among clients in the financial services sector for her expertise in corporate disputes; Holterman is well-versed in handling issues before the Enterprise Chamber; Mussche focuses on regulated sector disputes; and Tjoa is well-equipped to represent clients in directors’ liability cases.
Responsables de la pratique:
Koen Rutten; Dieuwertje de Leeuw; Stefan Holterman; Maarten Mussche; Carlijn Tjoa
Autres avocats clés:
Job Staal
Les références
‘Specialists in their field. Their combination of analytical precision, strategic insight and interpersonal skill enables them to deliver well-informed and tailored solutions. They are committed to identifying the most effective resolution to the dispute.’
‘Dieuwertje de Leeuw quickly gets to the heart of complex legal issues. She combines sharp legal thinking with a pragmatic approach, understanding not only the legal dynamics, but also the commercial and reputational context.’
‘Finch Dispute Resolution combines legal expertise with tactical awareness. The team thinks ahead and adapts quickly. The communication is clear and efficient and they respond quickly. I would highly recommend them for complex disputes.’
Principaux clients
Cebi Micromotors Switzerland S.A.
DELA Natura- en levensverzekeringen N.V.
Ekuity B.V.
Fresh Tandartsen Holding B.V
H.R. Kunz
Improve Holding B.V.
K. Berkleef
The heirs of Marques de Sousa
Members of the executive board of Estro
Mentha Capital
Rene Eller B.V.
RijnDelta Holding B.V.
Simetra Investments B.V.
Stichting Obligatiehoudersbelangen Elements
Stichting Belangenbehartiging Gedupeerden ECP
Two S Holding – Sole Proprietorship LLC
Principaux dossiers
- Represented RijnDelta Holding B.V. in a shareholder dispute centring on control over RijnDelta Groep B.V. and its two main operating companies, Bosscherwaarden and Ingensche Waarden.
- Represented Ekuity B.V. in a shareholders dispute regarding the ownership of Carnegie, the owner of aluminium and glass producing facilities in Egypt and Saudi Arabia with over 1,000 employees.
- Represented the founder and co-owner of Equihold in a dispute with Capgemini.
Florent
Florent represents both domestic and international shareholders, entrepreneurs, and corporates in commercial, corporate, and financial litigation. The team has grown its presence with the hire of Christine Vreede following her departure from NautaDutilh. Vreede centres her practice on commercial contract issues and also represents clients in class action proceedings. The team is led by Yvette Borrius who handles cross-border financial and public law litigation. Chris Jager is also experienced in handling litigation for domestic and international clients.
Responsables de la pratique:
Yvette Borrius
Autres avocats clés:
Chris Jager; Hanneke de Coninck; Bart Jan Hermans; Christine Vreede; Emille Buziau
Les références
‘Chris Jager is an outstanding lawyer. Calm, innovative and very client friendly.’
‘The Florent team shows relevant experience and in depth knowledge of the legal services I need. They are easy to approach and quick witted. They give you the feeling they are on top of your case and happy to help you.’
‘Truly outstanding. They combine strategic insight with a pragmatic, hands-on approach and always align their legal strategy with our business goals.’
Principaux clients
Enterprise Chamber Officers
Renault SA
Promez Communicatie Management B.V.
Former directors of Syscoin Foundation
Budget Thuis B.V.
Nuts Groep B.V.
Principaux dossiers
Jones Day
Jones Day is highly sought-after on cross-border cases particularly within the energy, chemical and industrial sectors. Particular areas of focus include ESG and greenwashing issues. Practice head Gerjanne te Winkel handles a wide range of disputes from shareholder litigation to takeover battles, ESG-related claims, directors’ and professional liability issues and tort claims. Yuri Wehrmeijer is noted for his work in injunction proceedings, while Jonathan Bakker focuses on commercial litigation and class actions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gerjanne te Winkel
Autres avocats clés:
Jonathan Bakker; Yuri Wehrmeijer
Les références
‘Jones Day’s practice stands out for its pragmatic and thorough approach. The team consistently delivers clear, actionable advice at impressive speed, without compromising on quality or depth.’
‘Their legal expertise is matched by an ability to communicate effectively across different levels which makes collaboration seamless and efficient.’
‘Jonathan Bakker stands out – he is my main point of contact, sets the strategic direction, and coordinates the work of his colleagues with clarity and precision.’
Principaux clients
AbbVie
Nippon Cargo Airlines Co. Ltd.
The bankruptcy trustees of Scotch and Soda B.V.
PVH Corp.
Stichting Pensioenfonds FrieslandCampina
Mace Management Services B.V.
Heuvel Vastgoed B.V.
Fetim B.V.
Gavita International B.V., Hawthorne Gardening B.V., Hawthorne Lightning B.V.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Nippon Cargo Airlines in €600m+ antitrust follow-on litigation proceedings relating to the air cargo cartel.
- Represented PVH in litigation relating to its brand Tommy Hilfiger against its exclusive distributor in Spain and Portugal.
- Represented Heuvel Vastgoed in defense against claims launched by the National Iranian Oil Company regarding the enforcement of a property in Rotterdam that previously belonged to the National Iranian Oil Company.
Kennedy Van der Laan
Kennedy Van der Laan regularly represents clients in commercial, shareholder and post-M&A disputes, serving as a key point of contact among domestic and multinational corporations from a variety of sectors including retail, telecoms and finance. Christoph Jeloschek leads the team alongside Martine de Koning. Jeloschek is adept at handling cross-border litigation and IT disputes, while de Koning focuses her practice on competition law disputes. Isabel van Tuyll van Serooskerken is known for her proficiency regarding contentious commercial and corporate law mandates.
Responsables de la pratique:
Christoph Jeloschek; Martine de Koning
Autres avocats clés:
Isabel van Tuyll van Serooskerken
Les références
‘A very pleasant firm, everything is well-organised. The team works well together, and cases are handled smoothly. Everyone has performed their specific role with great professionalism.’
‘They are all very pleasant people to talk to, both professionally and personally. They are highly knowledgeable and have an eye for what’s best for your business.’
‘They advise you to do the right thing and not just to be right. They consider the best business solution.’
Principaux clients
Nike and Converse
Greenpeace
Microsoft
VodafoneZiggo
UPS
Polaroid
Syngenta
Azerion
Marriott
ConnectBike
Principaux dossiers
- Represented VodafoneZiggo in emergency proceedings initiated by two service number operators, who sought to compel the inclusion of a higher call rate in the industry-wide billing system.
- Represented Greenpeace and eight inhabitants of Bonaire in a climate case against the Dutch state regarding the emission of greenhouse gases.
- Represented Fastned in a case against the Dutch state regarding compensation for damages due to unlawfully denying Fastned’s request for a permit to place commercial facilities at its charging stations.
Lexence
Lexence handles a mix of commercial and corporate litigation, standing out for its expertise in handling contentious mandates concerning shareholder, corporate governance, and directors' liability issues. The team is led by the 'very knowledgeable' Timo Jansen, who handles high-value post-M&A and takeover disputes; Bram Thomas Craemer, who leads on cross-border contentious matters concerning trade agreements; and Willem Smelt, who is a key port of call regarding shareholder disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Bram Thomas Craemer; Timo Jansen; Willem Smelt
Les références
‘Professional, flexible and quick-acting.’
‘Lexence’s commercial litigation team is sharp, efficient, and highly client-focused. They combine deep legal expertise with a clear understanding of business dynamics, which makes their advice both strategic and practical.’
‘What sets them apart is their hands-on approach, strong teamwork, and clear communication. They are agile, proactive, and solution-driven—making them a valuable partner in complex disputes.’
Principaux clients
St Benelux B.V.
Principaux dossiers
VANEPS
VANEPS has built up its disputes practice, with team co-head Roderik van Hees being joined by fellow co-leads Roeland de Mol and Marjolein van Rest, who both arrived from BarentsKrans. Van Hees handles both commercial and corporate disputes, specialising in cross-border disputes which impact Dutch and Dutch Caribbean clients. De Mol centres his practice on corporate and commercial disputes such as shareholder litigation, M&A conflicts and the termination of negotiations. Van Rest specialises in representing clients before the Enterprise Chamber.
Responsables de la pratique:
Roderik van Hees; Roeland de Mol; Marjolein van Rest
Autres avocats clés:
Sebastiaan van Dam
Les références
‘The litigation team of VANEPS in the Netherlands is a pleasant team to work with. Always there when you need them.’
‘Roeland de Mol knows how to quickly get to the heart of complex legal issues. Roeland is also sharp and creative in finding solutions.’
‘Sebastiaan van Dam is a pleasure to work with. Sharp. Knows how to deal with complex legal matters.’
Principaux clients
Lindsay Goldberg LLC
Syscoin Foundation
Bosal Nederland B.V.
Holding Henk van Cranenbroek B.V.
Summit Trust
Banco del Orinoco N.V.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented the former supervisory director of Ennia Group in a large director’s liability case in the Dutch Caribbean, successfully appealing a USD 5550m verdict.
- Represented Holding Henk van Cranenbroek B.V. in a EUR 300m shareholder dispute before the Dutch Enterprise Chamber, concerning ownership and forced transfer of shares.
- Represented the trustees in a major banking bankruptcy of Banco di Orinoco NV, in multi-jurisdiction tracing and recovery of over USD 1.5bn in assets.
Wijn & Stael Advocaten N.V.
Wijn & Stael Advocaten N.V. strengthened with the arrival of new practice co-head and commercial disputes expert Leonore Bruining from Hogan Lovells International LLP. The firm focuses its dispute resolution practice on handling restructuring and insolvency disputes as well as Supreme Court litigation. Fellow co-head Noor Zetteler handles litigation involving finance, securities and insolvency law. A further insolvency law expert, Thijs van Zanten heads up the Supreme Court litigation team. Also co-heading the team, Remco Vermaire is sought-after among financial institutions for representation in bankruptcy litigation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Noor Zetteler; Thijs van Zanten; Remco Vermaire; Leonore Bruining
Autres avocats clés:
Thijmen Hatt
Les références
‘The team is diverse, works well together and is able to put things into perspective and set out a strategy. What stands out positively is the strength of communication, in which all stakeholders are frequently involved.’
‘Extensive expertise, distinctive communication and result-oriented. Special mention to Noor Zetteler.’
‘They are not only highly skilled litigators, but also trusted sparring partners who are proactive, creative and solution-driven. Their teamwork is seamless, and you can feel the synergy between partners and associates.’
Principaux clients
The Dutch Banking Association
Rabobank
The bankruptcy trustees of Nederlandsche Algemeene Maatschappij van Levensverzekering « Conservatrix » N.V.
ABN Amro
Principaux dossiers
- Represented the Dutch Banking Association in Supreme Court proceedings on critical questions regarding the WHOA (Dutch Scheme), following the €950m restructuring of Royal IHC.
- Represented the bankruptcy trustees of Conservatrix in €215m arbitral proceedings against its former shareholder Trier Holding, and in related Supreme Court and cross-border enforcement proceedings.
- Represented Rabobank in two proceedings concerning the permissibility of set-off when the account holder’s bankruptcy is foreseeable, with a matter value of €35m.
Ysquare
Ysquare focuses on domestic and cross-border disputes in the energy, construction, banking, IT and financial sectors. It handles a broad scope of issues from contractual and non-contractual liability claims to corporate litigation, bankruptcy proceedings, financial litigation and energy cases. Margriet de Boer excels in contractual disputes and liability litigation, Jan van Nass centres his practice on corporate and commercial disputes, and Robbert Jan van der Weijden is a go-to for civil litigation.
Autres avocats clés:
Margriet de Boer; Jan van Nass; Robbert Jan van der Weijden
Les références
‘We have been using the team in the complex urgent litigation before the Dutch courts. The team composition is amazing, two partners, great diversity, quick, practical, effective. ’
‘Margriet de Boer is a brilliant advocate, experienced, tailored to core issues, focused, excellent.’
‘The team is very approachable and has a pleasant communication style.’
Principaux dossiers
Brande & Verheij LLP
Brande & Verheij LLP‘s dispute resolution practice is jointly led by co-founders Jeroen van den Brande and Theodoor Verheij and brings a wealth of experience representing plaintiffs in class actions and handling a range of commercial litigation work. Van den Brande is noted for his engagement across commercial disputes, competition damages litigation and collective redress, while Verheij focuses on corporate and M&A disputes, commercial litigation and class actions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jeroen van den Brande; Theodoor Verheij
Autres avocats clés:
Bas Lem
Les références
‘With a strong focus on delivering practical solutions, they navigate complex disputes with confidence and skill. Jeroen van den Brande and Theodoor Verheij bring a powerful combination of experience and insight, leading the team with clarity and precision.’
‘Jeroen van den Brande and Theodoor Verheij both stand out.’
‘Theodoor Verheij and Bas Lem not only have outstanding knowledge of their field, but are also highly skilled at translating this into effective litigation strategies for complex issues. They quickly understand what the client wants and then contribute excellent ideas to the process.’
Principaux clients
Stichting Cartel Compensation
Stichting Trucks Cartel Compensation
Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals
Stichting Cartel Compensation and Stichting Trucks Cartel Compensation
Ryanair DAC, Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA and Vueling Airlines S.A.
Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals
Stichting Hotel Claims Alliance
SGP Schneider Geiwitz
Vinci Energiesd
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Stichting Cartel Compensation in competition litigation, as a result of a worldwide cartel in respect of air cargo services.
- Represented Stichting Trucks Cartel Compensation in competition litigation, as a result of the European trucks cartel.
- Represented Stichting Hotel Claims Alliance in competition litigation, as a result of Booking.com’s parity clauses.
Höcker Advocaten
Höcker Advocaten‘s corporate litigation, public interest and class actions practice is regularly entrusted by listed companies, NGOs, and semi-public organisations. The team is headed by Marc Wolters, who focuses on domestic and cross-border corporate litigation and has experience representing clients in civil lawsuits, class actions, and Enterprise Chamber proceedings. Rick Geerars brings expertise in corporate law and regularly acts for clients in shareholder disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marc Wolters
Autres avocats clés:
Rick Geerars; Joran Buijck; Laurine Bos; Sterre Nijkamp
Les références
‘Rick Geerars and Joran Buijck are a good team, good listeners and looking for solutions, and always look first to find a way without going to court.’
‘Rick Geerars combines a very personal/human approach and is not afraid to point out other strategies with good, well-thought-through arguments. Joran Buijck is a modest but strong lawyer.’
‘Knowledgeable, real ownership of the cases they handle.’
Principaux clients
Stichting Urgenda
The trustees of Exem Energy and Exem Oil & Gas
Stichting GOWP
Stichting SOBI-Pensioenherstel
TCC Global
Stichting De Thuiskopie
European Commission
Swapschade
Sony Interactive Entertainment Benelux
Buma/Stemra
Geldmaat
Omnicom
Stichting Brein
Principaux dossiers
- Represented a group of residents and their children whose homes a very close to a lily field, in a case attempting to prevent the use of pesticides near their homes.
- Advised Stichting SOBI/Pensioenbehoud on a class action lawsuit against a large pension fund, the supervisory authority, and the Dutch state.
- Represented two bankruptcy trustees of Exem Energy and Exem Oil and Gas in a series of civil law suits against one of the wealthiest individuals in Africa, Isabel dos Santos.
Lennox Litigation
A disputes boutique, Lennox Litigation handles corporate and commercial disputes involving product liability, contracts and distribution, post-M&A and finance litigation, as well as professional liability cases. The practice is led by Gerard Endedijk, who excels in commercial and corporate litigation involving insurance and liability law. Maarten Vink focuses on contractual disputes, product liability cases and insurance-related litigation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gerard Endedijk
Autres avocats clés:
Willemijn van den Berg; Maarten Vink; Friso Serraris
Les références
‘A very focused litigation boutique with very reactive and insightful attorneys.’
‘I have worked with Gerhard Endedijk for a long time, and always appreciated the responsiveness and deep understanding of the intricacies of the Dutch court system.’
‘Maarten Vink is a dream to work with. He’s realistic, flexible and pragmatic.’
Principaux clients
Innophos
Phaxiam Therapeutics
SNS Reaal
Diagnostics for the real World
Lopag Trust Reg. et al.
Yearth
Dutch Enterprise Chamber
Californië
Van Deuren
Allianz
Ernst & Young Auditores Independentes S.S.
Crowe Foederer
Principaux dossiers
Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright is well-versed in handling complex, cross-border mandates for high-profile regulated sector clients. A particular area of expertise us insurance disputes, ranging from financial risks to cyber claims and product liability. The team also has capabilities to handle corporate and financial litigation as well as restructuring and insolvency disputes. Team lead Jan Duyvensz focuses on commercial litigation within the energy and insurance sectors, regularly handling matters involving liability claims.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jan Duyvensz
Autres avocats clés:
Koen Durlinger
Les références
‘Very strong and stable team with back up always secured. The team adds value to the individuals.’
‘Koen Durlinger is a super professional not only in his legal knowledge but also as sparring partner, in his creativity, strategy building and in the nitty gritty stuff.’
Principaux clients
AIG
Airborne
Allied World
AmTrust at Lloyd’s Limited
Bugaboo
Chubb
Gate Gourmet
Hamilton
ING Bank N.V.
John Bean Technologies
Purus Marine
Riskpoint
Riverstone
SBM Offshore N.V.
Société Générale
Sompo
Principaux dossiers
- Represented SBM and its former directors in court proceedings regarding a significant defamation claim from a former employee.
- Represented ING Bank in its capacity as security agent to a syndicate of lenders in a dispute with Randridge.
- Represented several insurers in court proceedings in relation to a significant coverage claim from a large construction companies in the Netherlands.
Rubicon Impact & Litigation B.V.
A disputes boutique formed in November 2024, Rubicon Impact & Litigation B.V. focuses on corporate, commercial and ESG litigation as well as class actions. The practice was founded by co-leads Anita van Wees , Frank Peters and Michelle Krekels . Peters excels in corporate litigation, Krekels represents clients in securities litigation and van Wees handles governance-related disputes and shareholder litigation. Each joined from bureau Brandeis.
Responsables de la pratique:
Anita van Wees; Frank Peters; Michelle Krekels
Autres avocats clés:
Vita Zwaan; Ianika Tzankova
Les références
‘I have been working with Frank Peters and Michelle Krekels already for a long time and I consider them top lawyers in the field of corporate litigation and class actions. With Rubicon they have introduced an innovative way to prepare for class actions.’
‘The firm has a unique focus on the fields of law that lies close to the hearts of the partners in firm, assuring that its lawyers are committed to the clients’ case and have in-depth knowledge about all recent relevant developments in the field.’
‘Frank Peters is tenacious, eloquent and creative. Vita Zwaan’s knowledge of data protection law is so great that she is able to explain everything in clear simple language.’
Principaux clients
Pure Energie
Gas Treatment Services
Twence
Yudelle Asset Holdings Ltd.
Bertona Holding Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Pure Energy in all litigation matters, supporting its growth in onshore wind, solar, and innovative energy technologies such as battery storage.
- Represented institutional investors in cross-border securities litigation against Steinhoff International following revelations of accounting irregularities.
- Represented Bertona Holding Ltd. as a (former) minority shareholder in a Dutch company in an inquiry procedure before the Enterprise Chamber.
Rutgers & Posch
Rutgers & Posch handles disputes concerning M&A and joint ventures, corporate governance, and commercial contracts, particularly within regulated sectors and the financial space. Alongside its competency in litigation, the firm also handles restructuring and insolvency cases and class actions. is well-versed in aiding clients within the healthcare sector. Practice head Huib Schrama leads on commercial and corporate litigation, often handling cross-border cases involving issues such as directors’ liability, class actions and M&A disputes. Rik Analbers litigates before the Enterprise Chamber and is deeply familiar with corporate disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Huib Schrama
Autres avocats clés:
Rik Analbers; Valerie Denswil; Jan van Mannen; Inge de Laat; Dirk Jan Rutgers
Les références
‘The team was very familiar with the sector we work in which was a big strength. The also dug into tremendous details about the history of the issue which helped them resolve the situation very quickly.’
‘Huib Schrama and Valerie Denswil are both very detail oriented. They also gave clear advice based on their history with other similar cases which helped us settle the issue in a timely manner and took a lot of worry away from my company.’
‘They provide sophisticated, technically rigorous legal work delivered with flexibility, responsiveness, and personal involvement. They understand that legal work must align with business goals and constraints and are thus aiming for solutions that are workable, commercially realistic, and timely.’
Principaux clients
Clean Holding B.V.
MacD Helicopters, Inc.
Sami & Co
Dorbat/First Advisory Group
Total Specific Solutions (TSS)
DCTR Ventures B.V.
RelyOn Nutec
Ophtecs Corporation and Opthecs Europe B.V.
Intesa Sanpaolo
Equiom Netherlands
De Jong & Laan Accountants
Holding van Cranenbroek Budel B.V.
Works Council Centric
Strukton Groep B.V.
Oranjewoud N.V.
bunq
Principaux dossiers
- Represented the shareholders of Medical Precision in proceedings against Medtec revolving around right of first refusal in them aftermath of Dutch scheme of arrangements (WHOA).
- Represented Sami & Co in legal proceedings against world food company Danone.
- Represented Van Cranenbroek in a shareholder dispute that has been pending since 2021 and in which we act for the relevant companies through a director appointed by the Enterprise Chamber.
STAUNCH
STAUNCH has expertise across a range of disputes from commercial contracts to finance, construction and insurance-related issues. Practice co-head Malte Malycha represents clients in post M&A issues, contract litigation and investment disputes. Lútsen de Vries also co-leads the practice and focuses on liability proceedings. Stefan Derksen is a further key member of the team and excels in construction, technology, insurance and investor disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Malte Malycha; Lútsen de Vries
Autres avocats clés:
Stefan Derksen
Les références
‘The approach taken by a two-partner team gave a lot of comfort. In a situation where I was facing threatened litigation, they provided a reliable analysis on the spot.’
‘Lútsen de Vries is extremely responsive and a good negotiator. He is very analytical and thinks more steps ahead than the counterparty. He can take a firm position but he always remains polite and civilised. Malte Malycha has strong analytical skills.’
‘The team stands out for its depth of knowledge and pragmatic approach. Clients’ best interests come first.’
Principaux clients
Star Clippers
LLloyd’s Insurance
Axis Specialty Europa
Zurich Insurance Europe
Arch Insurance
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Kurdistan Regional Government
EstLend
Vitrus Consultoria de Mercados
Helios Energy Investments
Techisle Trading Ltd
Renewable Asset Management
Municipality of Gooise Meren
Pon.Bike
Züblin AG
Max Bögl
BDO Spain
Bodega G. & C. S.p.A.
PPP Power House B.V.
MP-Rosi Kft.
Transact Risk Partners LLP
Lukassen Food Group
Caterpillar
Kraken
Duyfjes Trading
Vemedia Manufacturing B.V. / Cooper Health
Stage Entertainment
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Venezuela in four separate setting-aside cases following arbitration proceedings brought by investors for claims totalling more than $1bn.
- Represented Lloyd’s, Axis, Zurich and Arch Insurance in a €40m insurance dispute relating to the alleged breach of warranties because of fraud.
- Represented Cat Crédito in multi-jurisdictional litigation and as co-counsel in an arbitration against a South American conglomerate on Curaçao in a $145m dispute.
Stonewater
Litigation specialist Stonewater demonstrates capabilities across commercial and corporate disputes and also handles Supreme Court proceedings. The practice is jointly led by founding partners Bart Zandbergen and Marc van Rijswijk. Zandbergen is a go-to lawyer for cassation proceedings and also litigates regarding M&A, financial, and shareholder disputes. Van Rijswijk excels in corporate litigation and represents clients before the Enterprise Chamber and other civil courts.
Responsables de la pratique:
Bart Zandbergen; Marc van Rijswijk
Principaux clients
SBK Art LLC
Heredium Facility
Vert Asia
Hertoghs Advocaten
ZND Draad
FPA Capital
DEBx Medical
Bureau Brandeis
S.C. Ferotrans-T.F.I. S.R.L.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented SBK Art in multiple proceedings, relating to the question whether SBK Art as a sanctioned person was entitled to exercise its voting rights concerning resolutions for amendment of corporate governance and the sale of all business activities.
- Represented Vert Asia in its damages claim against G-Star due to G-Star’s sudden termination of supply agreements.
- Represented Heredium Facility in a request against Rabobank et al for demanding pre-trial witness hearings taking place in the Netherlands, despite Irish forum and Irish law being chosen in settlement agreements.
Windt Le Grand Leeuwenburgh
Windt Le Grand Leeuwenburgh represents clients in complex corporate litigation and is particularly active in shareholder disputes. The team is led by Irene Tax, who handles a mix of corporate and commercial litigation, alongside founding partners Ruben Leeuwenburgh and Richard Le Grand, who are both well-versed in corporate litigation. Leeuwenburgh centres his practice on insolvency, directors’ liability and shareholder disputes, while Le Grand represents clients in corporate governance disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Irene Tax; Ruben Leeuwenburgh; Richard Le Grand
Autres avocats clés:
Thomas Jansen
Les références
‘The firm combines a local profile with lawyers with clear international experience. The partners are hands-on and provide pragmatic advice. The team is extremely collaborative and open to discussion.’
‘Irene Tax is extremely experienced, hands-on and pragmatic. Excellent legal mind, combined with a practical approach to legal issues. Thomas Jansen is involved and clearly very intelligent.’
‘Irene Tax has an extremely well-thought approach with rich experience and deep knowledge of all litigation matters.’
Principaux clients
Republic of India
China Merchants Group
Centric
Founder of EasyHotel Benelux Group
Supervisory Board of Sequa N.V.
Vitesse
Glasvezel Helmond B.V.
Equity holder in RDS Holding BV
IFLA
BDI
Principaux dossiers
- Represented the Republic of India in the Dutch piece of a complex, cross-border and over $111m dispute arising from the 2012 revocation of telecoms licenses by the Supreme Court of India.
- Represented a group of creditors of HES, including a subsidiary of one of the largest Dutch construction companies, in a dispute arising from a large Dutch bankrupty.
- Represented the founder of easyHotel Benelux in complex litigation against the former financier and partners of the hotel group.
act legal Netherlands
act legal Netherlands represents domestic companies, shareholders and directors in civil, corporate and commercial litigation, focusing on the retail, real estate, and hospitality sectors. The practice is co-led by Berth Brouwer, who is adept at handling disputes involving shareholders, joint ventures, professional partnerships and commercial contracts. Fellow co-head Willem van Dijk represents clients in post M&A conflicts and inquiry proceedings before the Enterprise Chamber.
Responsables de la pratique:
Berth Brouwer; Willem van Dijk
Les références
‘Direct personal approach.’
‘Berth Brouwer is an outstanding lawyer.’
Principaux clients
Amrâth Hotels & Restaurants B.V.
Marggraff Foundation
CS Digital Media
IHM Group Holding / Younique Concepts
Ebury Partners UK Ltd.
Go-Tan Beheer B.V.
Twin Sport Holding B.V. (Intersport)
Boemis B.V.
Profound Asset Management
Caely Renewables
Recycling Tiel/De Kellen B.V.
Jomabas B.V.
De Lelie Vastgoed B.V.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Amrâth Hotels & Restaurants B.V. and De Lelie Vastgoed B.V. on various litigation procedures between Amrâth, Rail & OV, De Lelie Vastgoed and Ballast Nedam with regards to the Galaxy Tower project.
- Advised Jomabas B.V. on a dispute with the other two shareholders, being two family members.
- Advised Recycling Tiel B.V. and De Kellen B.V. on a dispute that arose from a sale-and-lease back transaction involving industrial land in Tiel, in several proceedings.
Buren
Buren acts for cross-border clients in contractual disputes, product liability issues, enforcement proceedings, corporate governance disputes, shareholder litigation and M&A-related conflicts. Philip ter Burg leads the team and focuses on cross-border disputes, IP litigation and international fraud recovery actions. The team is also co-led by Chinese market specialist Jan Holthuis; Paul A. Josephus Jitta, who handles corporate disputes; and Klaas van der Graaf, who is well-versed in commercial contracting and commercial litigation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Philip ter Burg; Jan Holthuis; Paul A. Josephus Jitta; Klaas van der Graaf
Autres avocats clés:
Silvan Boonstra
Les références
‘Buren knows the Chinese market better than other European law firms.’
‘Jan Holthuis takes charge of the case.’
‘Buren has a lot of experience in dealing with China-related disputes.’
Principaux clients
Mubadala Capital
Target Fixingsis
Tanzania National Roads Agency
Hanergy Thin Film Power EME
Rapid Logistics
Royal HZPC Group
Sun World
Rymax BV
Oranje Nutrition B.V.
Dapple Contracts & Technology B.V
Ningbo Sanxing Smart Electric Co., Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Ningbo Sanxing Smart Electric Co. Ltd in summary proceedings in The Netherlands.
- Advised Mubadala on the enquiry proceedings before the Enterprise Chamber regarding the sale and transfer of subsidiaries of Getir B.V.
- Represented Royal HZPC Group in the preparation of 6 civil proceedings before the Inner Mongolian and Beijing Intellectual Property Courts for infringement of plant variety rights of HZPC.
Davids Advocaten
Davids Advocaten focuses on corporate litigation, representing start-ups, multinational corporates and directors and shareholders in cross-border and domestic disputes. The firm pairs strong capabilities in insolvency and restructuring cases with a wealth of expertise regarding shareholder disputes and corporate liability cases. Litigation specialists Mark-Hendrik De Vries, Laurie Van Leeuwen, Jan Davids, Nils Reerink and Joris Boddaert together co-lead the team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mark-Hendrik De Vries; Laurie van Leeuwen; Jan Davids; Nils Reerink; Joris Boddaert
Autres avocats clés:
Zora Zoetmulder
Les références
‘Davids Advocaten has an approachable team which is proactive and pragmatic.’
‘Joris Boddaert is an excellent lawyer.’
‘The commercial litigation practice of Davids Advocaten combines legal expertise with an extensive insight on the necessary strategy and accompanying options.’
Principaux clients
Fyta Company B.V.
IBFM Management B.V.
Norden Capital
Principaux dossiers
- Advised FYTA Company B.V on proceedings before the entrepreneurial chamber, litigation on forced capital increase, shareholder litigation and other issues.
- Advised on behalf of a shareholder of Norden Capital on an injunction before the entrepreneurial chamber to have a court-appointed director installed.
- Represented IBFM Management B.V. in liability proceedings involving TCA and Exem Energy B.V. bankruptcy.
De Roos Advocaten en Notariaat Cooperatief U.A.
De Roos Advocaten en Notariaat Cooperatief U.A. is well-equipped to handle corporate, shareholder, post-M&A, directors’ liability and ESG-related disputes. In the commercial law space, the team also handles disputes arising from distribution, service and IT agreements. Co-leading the team, Maurits van Zoest leverages deep knowledge of contract law to represent clients in corporate and commercial disputes, Fellow co-head Olivier Schotel regularly litigates on corporate disputes and ESG issues.
Responsables de la pratique:
Maurits van Zoest; Olivier Schotel
Les références
‘Hands-on support, practical and actionable advice.’
‘The team is professional, takes the time to understand our business, and actively contributes to finding solutions. Conversations are focused and solution-oriented, and communication is clear and transparent.’
‘Maurits van Zoest is a calm and professional discussion partner. He listens carefully to our input and is always able to quickly and accurately outline the necessary steps. What we particularly value is the diversity of expertise within the firm, which ensures that every question can be answered effectively.’
Principaux clients
Bitvavo
Leydenjar Technologies
Xcentric Hotels
Also.com
Microlab
Federatie Nederlandse Vakbeweging, FNV Members council
Igen
Follow This
Bluebird Recruitment B.V.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented the founders of Xcentric Hotels in a €23m claim of former co-founder relating to alleged unlawful expropriation from the company.
- Represented the General Assembly of Members of Federatie Nederlandse Vakbeweging (FNV) in inquiry proceedings before the Dutch Enterprise Chamber.
- Advised the former interim management board of Bax Music on potential claims in relation to the company’s bankruptcy.
DVDW Advocaten
DVDW Advocaten handles includes shareholder disputes, corporate governance issues and post-M&A conflicts, as well as contentious issues related to commercial contracts and professional liability. Marjon Lok handles disputes involving financial distress, Marlies Siegers is a go-to for international litigation, and Evert Jan Heijnen handles a mix of commercial litigation and insolvency proceedings.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marjon Lok; Marlies Siegers; Evert Jan Heijnen
Autres avocats clés:
Wouter Buikstra; Robert van der Boorn
Les références
‘DVDW Advocaten has a good team. They are very pleasant to work with.’
‘Marlies Siegers is a skilled and creative lawyer.’
‘Marlies Siegers specialises in commercial litigation including bankruptcy litigation and the annulment of arbitral awards. Marlies has a phenomenal knowledge of procedural law and really stands out in this respect amongst all of her peers.’
Principaux clients
TAF Asset 11 B.V.
Antrix Corporation Ltd.
Serra Holding B.V.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Antrix Corporation Ltd in Dutch enforcement proceedings of a $1.3bn Indian ICC award, involving complex fraud allegations and cross-border litigation.
- Represented the court-appointed director from TAF in the second phase Enquiry Proceedings to establish that there has been mismanagement.
- Represented Serra Holding in various legal proceedings following a misleading healthcare acquisition, including two successful Supreme Court rulings.
Eversheds Sutherland
Eversheds Sutherland‘s litigation and disputes management team regularly handles cross-sector and cross-border mandates, acting for a diverse array of clients in sectors including energy, industrials, consumer, TMT, and financial services. Practice head Marie-Hélène Berghuijs is particularly well-versed in handling civil disputes within the technology and energy sectors. Energy and industrial disputes expert Michiel Coenraads joined the firm in February 2026.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marie-Hélène Berghuijs
Autres avocats clés:
Michiel Coenraads; Lennart Baijer
Les références
‘They are very responsive, hands on and understanding the needs of the client.’
‘Marie-Hélène Berghuijs and Lennart Baijer stand-out with their deep expertise and to the point assessments.’
‘The team has been responsive, professional, and highly capable throughout our engagement. Their strength lies in clear communication, a deep understanding of the legal landscape, and a collaborative approach that makes us feel supported and involved.’
Principaux clients
Ebury
Construcciones Fernández de Nograro S.A.
Rheem
Aaron Investments
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Construcciones Fernández de Nograro with cross-border litigation against the Losan Group, concerning the purchase and repayment obligations under a promissory notes plan.
- Represented Rheem (Intergas) in a case concerning a multimillion claim by a former distributor of Rheem (Intergas) and its subsidiary in Spain.
Greenberg Traurig LLP
Greenberg Traurig LLP‘s litigation group draws on its international network to advise on cross-border commercial and corporate disputes. The team is noted for its work on commercial contract, corporate governance and business disputes. Allard Huizing heads the practice and represents financial, real estate, technology, engineering and infrastructure sector clients in corporate and commercial litigation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Allard Huizing
Les références
‘Good communication, feedback and support. The team comes with lots of experience on local laws.’
Principaux clients
Digital Turbine Media, Inc.
Fyber N.V.
Idemia The Netherlands B.V.
GroeiVermogen N.V. (BNP Paribas)
BRF
Thermotraffic
Ilka A.G.
Berrico Foodcompany B.V.
Innovo Chemicals B.V.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Ilka AG in proceedings with the Netherlands Commercial Court of Appeals.
- Advised Berrico Foodcompany B.V. on the intended sale and successfully defended against Oaklins Small Cap Advisory’s claim for a success fee.
- Advised GroeiVermogen N.V. on a lengthy class action in the Netherlands.
HBN Law & Tax
HBN Law & Tax's corporate and commercial litigation team litigates before all levels of courts in the Netherlands and at global arbitral tribunals. The firm centres its practice on representing clients in the oil & gas, energy, construction, manufacturing, shipping and transpiration sectors. It also stands out for its work on disputes involving the Dutch Caribbean. Chris de Bres and Stan Putter both lead the team from The Hague, with the former focusing on high value disputes and the latter handles international disputes for overseas clients.
Responsables de la pratique:
Chris de Bres; Stan Putter
Autres avocats clés:
Jan Pas
Les références
‘Stan Putter is well-suited to assist with interim relief and asset recovery matters. He prepares good briefs and delivers on time.’
‘Very experienced and solid team.’
‘Hands-on, diligent and responsive.’
Principaux clients
Getir founders
2Bays
Country of Curaçao
Telem Telecom
APS pension fund
Curaçao Medical Centre
Palmat
Etrak Insaat Taahut Ve Ticaret
Caterpillar Crédito
First National Petroleum
Blyce
Alegria – The Morgan Resort
BOPEC
Principaux dossiers
- Represented the founders of Getir in proceedings before the Amsterdam chamber of commerce’s Enterprise Chamber and the Supreme Court in respect of a restructuring.
- Represented First National Petroleum Corporation in proceedings before the Amsterdam courts seeking to hold a foreign parent company liable for statements contained in published financial documents.
- Represented BOPEC in proceedings at the court of appeal in The Hague in relation to oil stored at BOPEC’s tank storage whereby the bankruptcy trustee is held liable for a refusal to hand over the oil.
Hogan Lovells International LLP
Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s litigation practice is led by Manon Cordewener, who focuses on commercial and corporate litigation, antitrust and bankruptcy disputes as well as class actions. The team is highly sought-after among clients from the automotive, life sciences, financial services and TMT sectors, regularly handling corporate litigation before the Enterprise Chamber of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal.
Responsables de la pratique:
Manon Cordewener
Les références
‘Hogan Lovells’ commercial litigation practice stands out for the variety of cases it handles and its knowledge of the various businesses.’
‘Manon Cordewener is an absolute delight to work with. She has great insight as to what is needed to handle a case adequately and successfully.’
‘The team has a very good international network. Therefore, they can deal with cross-border litigation seamlessly. ’
Principaux clients
Crown van Gelder International B.V.
EPAC Technologies Inc.
Kalegran B.V.
Marken Ltd.
Moog Inc.
Louisiana Pacific
Enghouse Group
Balderton Capital
Gordon Brothers International LLC
Cheappower4U B.V.
Mitsubishi Turbo Charger & Engine Europe B.V
ABB E-mobility B.V.
Air Canada
Organik Kimya Netherlands B.V.
Grover Group GmbH
Ball Corporation
Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V.
Center Parcs Leisure Deutschland GmbH
Korean Air
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Gordon Brothers in legal proceedings initiated by two court appointed liquidators in the bankruptcy of a Dutch retail company.
- Represented Crown van Gelder International B.V. (CVGI) in inquiry proceedings before the Enterprise Court initiated against CVGI by its minority shareholder.
- Represented Grupo Andalucia in legal proceedings before the Dutch courts initiated against it by two of its (indirect) customers on the damages these customers have suffered.
Lindenbaum
Lindenbaum‘s litigation team is particularly sought-after by plaintiffs for representation in collective actions, follow-on damages claims, M&A litigation and investment disputes. Damiën Berkhout specialises in class actions and competition law litigation and Guido Vergouwen is a go-to for domestic and cross-border shareholder, corporate, and post-M&A disputes. Stefan Tuinenga is a further key contact.
Responsables de la pratique:
Damiën Berkhout; Guido Vergouwen
Autres avocats clés:
Stefan Tuinenga
Principaux clients
Stichting Consumer Competition Claims
Consumentenbond
Dynamiet Nederland B.V.
Stichting Ethylene Claims
Stichting CCS Claims
Stichting Benadeelden Flexenergie
Group Casino
Stichting Eierkartelschade
Fair Trade Authority Curacao
Rooms Katholieke Kerk Nederland
Principaux dossiers
- Represented the Stichting Consumer Competition Claims in a collective action on behalf of Dutch consumers against Booking.com.
- Represented Stichting Gelijkwaardig Herstel in its dispute with the Dutch government regarding the Dutch childcare benefits scandal.
- Represented the Stichting Eierkartelschade in a collective claim against the egg purchasing cartel.
Osborne Clarke
Osborne Clarke handles an array of cross-border commercial and corporate litigation for global clients and stands out on disputes related to the technology sector. Jeroen Bedaux heads the practice and is experienced in representing multinational companies and financial institutions in commercial, corporate and financial litigation, as well as class actions and regulatory investigations. Paul Brouwer is a go-to for retail sector clients and regularly handles commercial disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jeroen Bedaux
Autres avocats clés:
Paul Brouwer; Nammy Vellinga; Oscar Vrijhoef
Les références
‘What makes the practice unique is the combination of legal expertise with sharp business acumen. The team members have a strong business sense and think from the perspective of the company. They are focused on delivering practical, strategic value within complex projects and decision-making processes.’
‘The team acts more as a strategic partner, not as traditional lawyers. This means they focus on delivering workable, future-proof solutions that align with your operational and commercial objectives.’
‘A great team, flexible and pragmatic, not losing the client’s interest out of sight. Superior litigation skills across the team, its a pleasure to plead together.’
Principaux clients
Aptean
Bose Corporation
Capgemini
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Coopervision
Danone
Downtown Music Holdings
Billink
Epicor Software
GoPro
HEMA
Superstruct/ID&T
Jumbo Supermarkten
MediaMonks
Rhino Overseas
Creventic
Sonos
Starbucks
Sun Chemical
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Rhino Overseas in various disputes, including a complex case against VanDutch Holdings concerning the ownership of yachts and related assets.
- Advised Nyck de Vries regarding a loan agreement entered into in 2018 with Investrand.
- Advised Procornea on the termination its distribution agreement with Hai Run of China.
OSK Advocaten
OSK Advocaten has particular expertise across civil litigation and white-collar crime cases. As a core focus of its litigation practice, the firm specialises in high-profile disputes concerning bankruptcy, damages, and sanctions. Practice head Jurjen de Korte handles a mix of arbitration and litigation, often representing clients in multi-jurisdictional disputes involving debt collection.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jurjen de Korte
Les références
‘A go-to firm in the field of international recognition and enforcement of court judgments and arbitral awards. ’
‘It is always a pleasure to work with Jurjen de Korte. He is exceptionally smart and to the point. He has a strong legal mind and advocacy skills.’
‘Practical, to the point and responsive.’
Principaux clients
Promsvyaz Capital
Hudson’s Bay Company
RusChemAlliance LLC
IB Capital FX
Hof Capital
DoaBuy
Kenya Airways
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Promsvyaz Capital in defense to an application to enforce two Russian court judgments awarding RUB 40bn and USD 505m to Russian nationalised Promsvyazbank,.
- Represented Exem Energy in proceedings before the Amsterdam Court of Appeal to set aside an arbitral award concerning a 6% stake in Galp and in a number of related proceedings.
- Represented Hudson’s Bay Company in numerous proceedings before the Dutch courts relating to over EUR 500m in claims by landlords following the bankruptcy of its Dutch business.
Ploum
Ploum‘s dispute resolution practice handles contractual disputes, corporate litigation, insurance disputes and insolvency cases. It is also active on contentious regulatory and environmental cases, representing both domestic and international clients. Maurice Verhoeven leads the practice and focuses on liability issues, shareholder disputes and inquiry proceedings before the Enterprise Chamber. Insurance and liability-related disputes are also handled by Natalie Vloemans.
Responsables de la pratique:
Maurice Verhoeven
Autres avocats clés:
Natalie Vloemans; Matthijs Gardien
Les références
‘The team is alert, open to cooperation and it was a pleasure to cooperate with them.’
‘Natalie Vloemans is very keen and alert, able to discuss legal matters without pre-fixed opinions.’
‘The Ploum lawyers are very pleasant people to work with, easily accessible and great collaborators. They bring different expertise to the table, while working as one team.’
Principaux clients
Deloitte Accountants B.V.
AIG Europe Limited, Netherlands
HDI Global Speciality
Chemours/DuPont
GEA
Ballast Nedam
Koninklijke Volker Wessels Stevin N.V.
Koole Tankstorage Botlek B.V. / Odfjell Terminals B.V.
Peterson Control Union
No Risk B.V.
QBE UK
TBI
Liander N.V.
Xenics
ATM B.V. / Renewi Nederland B.V.
Sman Business Value
TUI Nederland N.V.
Liesker Procesfinanciering B.V.
Witlox VCS
JOI Gaming Ltd.
KBC
NKM Reel
SJR
Container & Co B.V.
Graper Automotive Exclusief B.V.
CTS Group Holding B.V.
NScale Operations B.V.
Vattenfall Sales Nederland N.V.
Vattenfall Power Generation Netherlands B.V.
Conservator S.I.O. B.V.
Dieseko Group B.V.
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Nationale Energie Vergelijker B.V. with a multimillion commercial dispute with Total Energies Power & Gas Nederland B.V. and Total Holdings Nederland B.V..
- Represented Chemours and DuPont in defending the companies against C8 and GenX exposure claims following similar US litigation.
- Represented TUI in a case where an environmental organisation (Reclame Fossielvrij) seeks to ban an advertisement by TUI.
Pot Jonker Advocaten
Pot Jonker Advocaten has expertise across litigation involving distribution issues, franchise and sub-contractor agreements, public procurement procedures, directors’ and officers’ liability and competition law. The firm also has a dedicated government liability team. Floris Diepraam leads the commercial litigation offering, while Robbert Boesveld is a go-to for liability issues and Supreme Court litigation. Babette Blaisse-Verkooijen centres her practice on public procurement law and Oscar van der Pol handles disputes involving regulatory issues and civil law.
Responsables de la pratique:
Floris Diepraam; Oscar van der Pol; Babette Blaisse-Verkooijen
Autres avocats clés:
Robbert Boesveld
Les références
‘A good quality firm with pleasant and skilled people and good knowledge of our field.’
‘Very committed and quality team.’
‘The team is highly collaborative, ensuring that every matter benefits from the diverse perspectives and skills of its members. One of the key strengths lies in the ability to deliver complex solutions in a clear way.’
Principaux clients
Ballast Nedam
BEL Combination
Booij-Greenway Group
Centraal Beheer
Dutch Flower Group
Municipality of Haarlem
Municipality of Haarlemmermeer
Klooster Euphrasia/ Zusters van O.L.V. van Liefde van de Goede Herder
PreZero
Q-Park
Randstad
Royal Ahold Delhaize
Royal BAM Group
Royal PostNL Group
Selmers Group
Snap-on Tools
Vattenfall
VBM Ontwikkeling
Municipality of Zandvoort
Principaux dossiers
- Represented the European Congregation of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd in a civil action brought by a group of former residents, supported by the Clara Wichmann Foundation.
- Represented the Municipality of Venlo in civil proceedings initiated by Etriplus regarding the delayed development of a large wind farm in Greenport Venlo.
- Represented Vattenfall in a preliminary injunction concerning the Future Heat Leiden project, a flagship sustainable district heating initiative in the Netherlands.
Russell Advocaten B.V.
Russell Advocaten B.V. is headed by Paul Russell, who is highly sough-after on mandates concerning cultural assets and artefacts. With deep expertise in disputes concerning notable art assets, the team regularly acts for international corporates, luxury goods players, high-net-worth individuals, and galleries and museums. Outside of its focus on art and trade, the firm also handles corporate, governance, and contract litigation for individuals and businesses.
Responsables de la pratique:
Paul Russell
Autres avocats clés:
Jan Dop; Reinier Russell
Les références
‘Fast, efficient and personal service. Proper research followed by solid advice.’
‘Jan Dop is efficient and reliable, year after year.’
‘I recommend Russell Advocaten for any litigation-related legal needs. Their unparalleled expertise, strategic approach, and proven track record in handling complex legal disputes make them a standout choice for businesses and individuals seeking effective legal representation in litigation matters.’
Principaux clients
Lufthansa
Loewe
Ushio
Austrian Airlines
Swiss International Air Lines
Discover Airlines
Principaux dossiers
Taylor Wessing
Taylor Wessing‘s litigation practice acts for multinational life sciences, technology and manufacturing companies in cross-border litigation. Wim Maas leads the team and focuses on IP disputes. Vera Jurgens specialises in commercial litigation, while Mark Goorts handles corporate cases such as shareholder disputes and post-M&A issues.
Responsables de la pratique:
Wim Maas
Autres avocats clés:
Mark Goorts; Karlijn van Laar; Vera Jurgens; Laura Rozema; Joris ter Beek
Les références
‘We work in a niche industry, which can sometimes make legal assessments of the practice difficult. Taylor Wessing handled this very well. Furthermore, I always found the collaboration very pleasant. Clear explanations, opportunities for discussion, and very approachable lawyers.’
‘I appreciate that the lawyers are open and transparent. They’re proactive and clear in their communication.’
‘Mark Goorts provides thorough advice and effective dispute handling, all in good alignment and cooperation with other practices.’
Principaux clients
Ericsson
Glenmark Arzneimittel GmbH
Leen Bakker Nederland B.V.
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Ericsson with filing complaints against ASUSTek and related companies, for infringing Ericsson’s European patents and other issues.
- Represented Glenmark in the legal proceedings started by Biogen to try to block Glenmark from entering the market.
- Assisted Leen Bakker with terminating its franchise agreements in the Netherlands.
Van der Feltz Advocaten
Van der Feltz Advocaten is a boutique firm that is adept at representing clients in the public sector, pairing this with strong relationships in the energy, construction, and industrial sectors. The firm also brings a wealth of expertise in Supreme Court litigation. The practice is co-led by Jacques Sluysmans who leverages his expertise in civil law and administrative law to handle commercial litigation, while fellow co-head Ruben Wiegerink regularly represents clients in cassation proceedings involving leasehold law.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jacques Sluysmans; Ruben Wiegerink
Les références
‘This team and in particular partner Ruben Wiegerink is very well placed to handle complex matters before the Dutch Supreme Court in the area of expropriation by governmental bodies, tax law (notably municipal taxes) and civil law (where public bodies are involved).’
‘Ruben Wiegerink stands out in his deep and – as a result of his extensive experience – almost intuitive understanding of proceedings before the Dutch Supreme Court. He knows which buttons to push and is also fair and frank in his assessment of cases.’
‘Van der Feltz has a highly specialised litigation team, that is really focused on the case and on the client. They deliver top quality advice and are also very cooperative with other lawyers. ’
Principaux clients
Gasco Nederland N.V.
Engie Energie Nederland
Multi-Bouwsystemen
Stedin Netbeheer B.V.
Kennemerland Beheer
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Engie in proceedings before the Court of Appeal of The Hague about a claim of €85m.
- Represented Stedin in a Supreme Court case against a municipality that had no legal basis for charging a certain tax in 2016.
- Represented Kennemerland Beheer in a case related to the expropriation of their parcel parts.