Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
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Where settlement is an option, Houthoff's litigators negotiate the best settlement conditions. Where litigation is unavoidable, Houthoff's specialists commit themselves to the process with energy and enthusiasm - in national and international mediation procedures and arbitrations, and proceedings before the Enterprise Chamber, the Dutch Supreme Court and the European Court of Justice.
Houthoff's litigators represent national and international companies, government bodies and independent professionals. Houthoff has gained a unique position when it comes to complex disputes involving a multitude of parties and jurisdictions. Their Dispute Resolution team doesn't shy away from questions that lead parties and the court into uncharted territories.
Chambers Review
Houthoff is one of the leading firms in the Netherlands for defending clients in class actions and damages claims. The law firm also handles a number of high-value commercial disputes, including post-M&A and joint venture litigation, as well as shareholder disputes. The team boasts a number of lawyers with notable experience handling contentious matters before the Supreme Court. Houthoff further assists clients with enforcement proceedings, real estate disputes, financial litigation and liability issues in bankruptcy cases. Additionally, the firm handles a number of cross-border arbitrations involving expropriation and arbitral award issues. The lawyers often act on cases under NAI, ICC and ICSID rules.
Work Highlights
- Houthoff represented Petrobras Brasileiro in securities class action proceedings, brought by Stichting Petrobras Compensation Foundation.
Strengths
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"The Houthoff team is very knowledgeable, especially in complex matters and unexplored territory in which it showcases the ability to guide the client through the complexity in a smooth and efficient way."
"The lawyers are extremely responsive and on top of things."
"Houthoff's dispute resolution team provides services in all relevant fields, with a sizeable arbitration team, top-notch supreme court litigators and corporate law litigators. The team is absolutely top-tier in the Netherlands."
"Houthoff's work is excellent and quality is quite high."
"The Houthoff team is very knowledgeable, especially in complex matters and unexplored territory in which it showcases the ability to guide the client through the complexity in a smooth and efficient way."
"The lawyers are extremely responsive and on top of things."
"Houthoff's dispute resolution team provides services in all relevant fields, with a sizeable arbitration team, top-notch supreme court litigators and corporate law litigators. The team is absolutely top-tier in the Netherlands."
"Houthoff's work is excellent and quality is quite high."
Notable Practitioners
Albert Knigge has market-leading expertise in defending clients in class actions and follow-on damages claims.
"We were impressed with lawyer Albert Knigge due to his promptness in responding to our inquiries as well as his technical knowledge and quality of customer service."
"He is highly experienced and seen by clients as a trusted adviser."
Bart van der Wiel remains one of the leading Supreme Court lawyers in the Netherlands, representing clients in disputes over the enforcement of arbitral awards, as well as disputes in the financial services and telecommunications sectors.
Dirk Knottenbelt has a broad practice advising on construction arbitration, contractual disputes, investment arbitration, shareholder disputes and the enforcement of arbitral awards. He has notable experience handling arbitration under ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL rules.
"Dirk Knottenbelt is a very good, decisive and strong leader of the team."
Jan Willem de Groot has experience representing clients in a number of high-profile joint venture disputes and post-M&A litigation. He also assists with shareholder disputes and enforcement proceedings.
"Jan Willem has the ability to make complex matters manageable. He is quick and resourceful and well connected in the field."
"He is a really active and enthusiastic lawyer."
Thomas Stouten has extensive experience in handling contractual and shareholder disputes under ICC, SIAC and UNCITRAL rules. Additionally, he represents clients in the enforcement or annulment of ICSID and NAI awards.
"He is razor-sharp in hearings and pleadings, gives in-depth but practical advice and remains very ambitious."
"Thomas definitely is one of the stellar lawyers in the Dutch arbitration world. His track record is impressive and so are his advocacy skills."
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