Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 3
About
Provided by Linklaters
Our dispute resolution practice has experience with large-scale claims both domestically and internationally. The team advises on litigation and arbitration cases.
Our litigation practice is primarily focused on corporate law and banking, in particular the defence of corporations and banks against class actions, and so benefits from the firm’s leading global corporate and financial client base. The practice also encompasses regulatory litigation and draws on the strong competition and R&I expertise in the office.
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Chambers Review
Linklaters often defends clients in high-profile class actions and liability litigation, as well as representing clients in arbitration under a number of rules, including those of UNCITRAL, SIAC and the NAI. The law firm advises on investment arbitration, in addition to setting-aside and enforcement proceedings. The team has additional expertise in financial disputes, commercial litigation and construction cases. Clients benefit from the firm's large network of offices for assistance with multi-jurisdictional mandates.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters lawyers acted for Metinvest on defence against interim injunction proceedings brought by Klirmark Opportunity Fund III, 4 Casper Arch, Thurman Roads Group and Kington.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Linklaters team is very strong, tenacious and provides great client service."
"The team is committed and produces well-polished work under difficult time pressures."
"Linklaters team is very strong, tenacious and provides great client service."
"The team is committed and produces well-polished work under difficult time pressures."
Notable Practitioners
Daniella Strik has a strong practice defending clients in high-profile damages claims, class actions and liability disputes. She is also a popular choice for representation in shareholders' disputes and financial litigation.
"Daniella is a very good advocate, she is on top of the evidence and the pleadings."
Gerard Meijer remains a leading arbitration counsel, advising clients on disputes concerning bilateral investment treaties and the setting aside of arbitral awards. He has notable experience in arbitrations under UNCITRAL, SIAC and NAI rules.
"Gerard is an expert not only in Dutch arbitration law, but international arbitration in general. He is extremely credible and well regarded in the Dutch courts on these matters."
"Gerard Meijer has extensive knowledge of, and vast experience in, high-value arbitration matters. He is one of the best in his field, is very strong analytically and at the same time knows very well what the client needs."