Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 1
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De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is a market-leading dispute resolution practice, advising clients on high-profile, cross-border disputes. The firm is highly regarded for its work defending clients in mass damages claims and liability disputes. The team offers notable expertise in the enforcement of arbitral awards and other judgments. The law firm represents clients in expropriation disputes and commercial and financial litigation, as well as acting for NGOs on public law disputes. The firm's lawyers are experienced in handling disputes under a number of arbitral rules, including those of ICSID, ICC and UNCITRAL, as well as being particularly active in energy sector arbitration.
Work Highlights
- De Brauw represented Altice Europe in proceedings before the Court of Appeal and pertaining to the EUR5.7 billion public offer for all outstanding shares by its majority shareholder, Next Private.
Strengths
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"De Brauw is in a league of their own."
"De Brauw has to-the-point and smart lawyers."
"They know how to set up complex projects, have distinct work streams and are wisely allocating real talent to the changing tasks. It's impressive how they are able to separate legal issues from project management."
"De Brauw is in a league of their own."
"De Brauw has to-the-point and smart lawyers."
"They know how to set up complex projects, have distinct work streams and are wisely allocating real talent to the changing tasks. It's impressive how they are able to separate legal issues from project management."
Notable Practitioners
Marnix Leijten is one of the top dispute resolution lawyers in the Netherlands, with a leading practice in both litigation and arbitration matters. He has notable experience in matters concerning the enforcement of previous judgments. He frequently acts for and against public entities on arbitration proceedings.
"Marnix Leijten is an excellent lawyer."
"Given cases that Marnix has been handling, given the firm that he has built around his own arbitration practice, he is in a league of his own."
Bommel van der Bend frequently acts for clients on investment treaty arbitrations and on disputes regarding arbitral awards.
Eelco Meerdink often advises clients on expropriation disputes and has a particular focus on disputes in the energy and natural resources sector.
"Eelco is one of the very best lawyers whom I have had the pleasure of working with in my career."
Jeroen van der Schrieck represents clients in liability cases as well as expropriation proceedings.
Head of the commercial litigation practice, Machteld de Monchy is a new addition to the rankings this year. She is well versed in mass claims litigation.
"Machteld is great. She is commercially savvy, clear in her stance and a role model for her team."
"She is really excellent."
Martje Verhoeven makes her debut in the rankings this year. She is noted for her commercial arbitration expertise with recent experience on mandates involving ESG litigation.
Albert Marsman is based in the Singapore office of De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek. He has experience in investment treaty and energy charter arbitrations before ICSID. He additionally represents clients before the Singapore International Arbitration Centre.