About

Provided by Loyens & Loeff

Loyens & Loeff has one of the largest litigation groups in the Dutch market focusing on six key areas: 

Commercial litigation: advising and representing both national and multinational clients on commercial disputes, working closely with them to achieve a swift and effective conclusion. We have a strong track-record in litigation on cartel damages. 

Corporate and financial Litigation: banking litigation, shareholders’ and joint-venture related disputes, directors’ liability, M&A litigation, corporate governance disputes and inquiry proceedings before the Enterprise Chamber. 

Professional liability: we have particular expertise in handling professional liability cases for insurance companies and intermediaries in particular where it regards the professional liability of legal experts such as civil law notaries, attorneys and arbitrators. 

(International) Arbitration: our specialists combine both proven expertise and knowledge to guide our clients through complex arbitration. 

Corporate investigations: specialised in advising on and conducting investigations regarding, fraud, bribery and corruption, regulatory issues, tax issues, anti-trust violations, employment issues, privacy issues and cyber security. 

Asset tracking and recovery: we have a team that specializes in (i) tracing, freezing and recovering assets in the Benelux as well as abroad, (ii) litigation to reclaim incurred damages and (iii) assisting clients regarding the position of the injured party in criminal proceedings.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Netherlands
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Loyens & Loeff notably assists clients with commercial litigation, including shareholder and contractual disputes, as well as restructuring and insolvency proceedings. The law firm also acts for defendants on collective action claims, in addition to representing clients in real estate disputes and D&O liability cases. The team offers further expertise in arbitration mandates, particularly the enforcement of arbitral awards, as well as disputes under the ICC rules.

Work Highlights

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  • Loyens & Loeff represented the former CEO of Airbus in class action proceedings concerning investor claims for compensation.

Notable Practitioners

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Tom L Claassens
2
Tom L Claassens
2
Band 2

Tom Claassens frequently represents clients in disputes concerning arbitral awards. In addition, he acts on shareholder disputes under ICC and UNCITRAL rules.

"Tom Claassens is a very smooth advocate, articulate and personable."

"Tom is a very good strategic thinker."

Sidney Berendsen
5
Sidney Berendsen
5
Band 5

Sidney Berendsen acts for both claimants and defendants on class actions and real estate litigation. He also advises on shareholder and governance disputes.

Ranked Lawyers at
Loyens & Loeff

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Netherlands

Dispute Resolution

Sidney Berendsen
5
Sidney Berendsen
5
Band 5
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel

Tom L Claassens
2
Tom L Claassens
2
Band 2

Members

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Hendrik van Druten

Vincent Vroom

Head of Department