Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 2
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Provided by BarentsKrans
BarentsKrans belongs to a select group of firms with a traditionally large and highly regarded cassation practice. The Supreme Court litigation lawyers advise lawyers and their clients and conduct cassation proceedings covering the entire field of civil law. The firm has been involved in numerous landmark cases and continues to get cases and clients from law firms like Loyens & Loeff, Freshfields, Linklaters, JonesDay and Allen & Overy.
The firm’s corporate and commercial litigation specialists are recognised as leaders in their respective fields. The team is attracting many high profile cases as a result of excellent working relations with many international and national litigation funders. They advise and represent national and international clients in court proceedings and arbitration. The firm is involved in some of the most prominent international commercial and corporate disputes pending in the Netherlands, including cartel damages litigation.
The firm has a number of recognised specialists in (international) contract law, who act for companies and clients throughout the life cycle of a commercial contract: from the negotiation stage throughout the contract termination. In the past year, the team on commercial contracts has seen a significant growth in cases and clients. Additionally, the team also advises renowned law firms that need extra expertise in the field of (international) contract law.
Chambers Review
BarentsKrans boasts a strong claimant-side practice in damages disputes and class action cases. The law firm is also particularly active in commercial litigation, representing clients in contractual disputes and shareholder disputes, as well as in financial litigation. Team members are noted for their ability to handle Supreme Court litigation.
Work Highlights
- BarentsKrans represented Carlos Ghosn in appeal proceedings before the Dutch courts following his dismissal from Nissan.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"BarentsKrans team has a lot of experience and is a pleasant sparring partner."
"BarentsKrans team has a lot of experience and is a pleasant sparring partner."
Notable Practitioners
Rieme-Jan Tjittes assists clients with contractual disputes and the setting aside of arbitral awards.
Martijn van Maanen frequently represents plaintiffs in follow-on damages claims, especially those involving competition law infringements.
William Schonewille advises clients on class actions, expropriation disputes and financial litigation.
Ranked Lawyers at
BarentsKrans
Netherlands
Members
Provided by BarentsKrans
Annelies van der Ploeg
Celine van Es
Hugo Boom
Jocelynn Tetelepta
Jorick Schakenbos
Lennart Hoeksema
Maartje van der Beek
Marjolein van Rest
Head of Department
Matthijs de Wit
Rachel Mulder
Head of Department
Robert van den Boorn
Robert-Jan Roos
Roeland de Mol
Sebastiaan van Dam
Serena Zaccà
Stephanie Vreede
Tom Hoyer
Head of Department