Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 1
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Provided by NautaDutilh
NautaDutilh has the largest litigation practice of all law firms in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Our litigation practice has formed the pillar of NautaDutilh since its establishment in 1724. We have, as our rankings testify, nationally and internationally recognised specialists in all areas of law. Our lawyers act for corporate and financial clients, whether representing the plaintiff or the defendant. We represent clients in all tiers of the judicial system; the district court, high court, the Supreme Court as well as in the national and international arbitration systems.
For more information: https://www.nautadutilh.com/en/our-expertise/services/litigation
Chambers Review
NautaDutilh is a Benelux firm with a leading presence in the enforcement and setting aside of arbitral awards. The law firm is also highly regarded for handling arbitrations involving bilateral investment treaties, as well as disputes under the ICC rules and post-M&A disputes. NautaDutilh is also esteemed for its litigation practice, representing clients in class actions and liability disputes as part of bankruptcy proceedings. The team also advises clients on financial litigation and damages claims. The firm's lawyers are experienced in Supreme Court disputes.
Work Highlights
- NautaDutilh advised Royal Dutch Shell on the preparation of an appeal against the judgment in the Hague District Court which ordered Shell to cut down carbon emissions by 45% by 2030.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Nauta's legal advice is always thought through extensively and supported by relevant case law. Furthermore, the advice is crisp, to the point and clear-cut for the specific situation. They are a specialist in their field."
"The team is incredibly good. The lawyers are very fast and give direct access to the partners."
"They really took into the account the commercial relationship between the parties and understood we could not use all means to win the case."
"Nauta's legal advice is always thought through extensively and supported by relevant case law. Furthermore, the advice is crisp, to the point and clear-cut for the specific situation. They are a specialist in their field."
"The team is incredibly good. The lawyers are very fast and give direct access to the partners."
"They really took into the account the commercial relationship between the parties and understood we could not use all means to win the case."
Notable Practitioners
Freerk Vermeulen is one of the most highly regarded Supreme Court litigators in the Netherlands, advising clients on high-profile cases including the enforcement and setting aside of arbitral awards, as well as on financial litigation.
"Very good supreme court litigator."
Mirjam van de Hel-Koedoot is a new addition to the rankings this year. She has particular expertise in setting aside proceedings and the enforcement of arbitral awards.
"Mirjam van de Hel-Koedoot is outstanding. Her advice is to the point."
Ranked Lawyers at
NautaDutilh
Netherlands
Members
Provided by NautaDutilh
Frans Overkleeft
Kasper Krzeminski
Mirjam Van de Hel-Koedoot
Philip Malanczuk