Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 2
Contact number
+31 20 7119 000Chambers Review
Clifford Chance has a notable litigation practice, representing clients in a range of contentious cases. The law firm has a particular focus on corporate litigation and shareholder disputes, as well as advising clients on contentious bankruptcy proceedings, including issues relating to liability. The team also handles financial litigation and defends clients in collective actions. In addition, team members have the enforcement of arbitral awards.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance represented Credit Suisse in damage claim proceedings initiated by an investor and pertaining to an investment in a supply chain finance funds.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clifford team has been very on the ball - and able to handle complex matters with diligence."
"Clifford Chance's team members clearly take responsibility, provide excellent service and professional support."
"The lawyers are superb and practical."
"Clifford team has been very on the ball - and able to handle complex matters with diligence."
"Clifford Chance's team members clearly take responsibility, provide excellent service and professional support."
"The lawyers are superb and practical."
Notable Practitioners
Jeroen Ouwehand is the global senior partner of Clifford Chance and has experience acting for financial institutions on contentious cases.
Daan Lunsingh Scheurleer has particular expertise in high-profile malpractice and environmental litigation cases. He additionally represents clients in shareholder disputes.
Dirk-Jan Duynstee acts in both commercial and financial litigation, including bankruptcy proceedings and shareholder disputes.
"Dirk-Jan is an excellent litigator, whose commercial awareness and sense of what a dispute actually means within a complex layer of stakeholders is unparalleled."
"He is top-notch, always calm, pragmatic and, above all, a pleasure to around with Dirk-Jan."