Chris de Bres
Global Guide 2024
Spotlight : General Business Law
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Provided by Chris de Bres
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Chris specializes in corporate and commercial litigation and arbitration. He also has extensive experience in corporate inquiry proceedings (enquete-procedures). Chris is involved in litigious matters in both the Dutch Caribbean and the Netherlands. His clients include companies in the energy, telecommunications and financial sectors. Clients appreciate Chris because of his strong litigation skills, extensive knowledge and keen intelligence.
He started his career in 2000 as an attorney at Clifford Chance in Amsterdam. He switched to Lexence Amsterdam in 2004 were he became a partner and head of the litigation department in 2007. Chris joined HBN Law & Tax as a partner in 2011.
Chris has written articles for a variety of Dutch legal publications. In addition, he has lectured corporate law for the Dutch Bar training program, for the University of Curaçao and for the Center for Postgraduate Education of the Radboud University, Nijmegen.
Chris obtained his Masters’ degree at the University of Groningen (cum laude) and a postgraduate degree in Corporate Litigation at the Grotius Academy (cum laude). He speaks Dutch and English.
Chambers Review
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Based in Bonaire, Chris de Bres is a prominent name in the Dutch Caribbean region's legal market, with a stellar reputation for his dispute resolution practice. An accomplished litigator and arbitration counsel, he acts for a range of international energy and finance companies.
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"Chris de Bres is an excellent litigator."
"Chris de Bres is an excellent litigator."
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Transactions by ’empty’ special purpose vehicles and directors’ liability
In general, directors’ liability is limited to cases where a managing director can be made a sufficiently serious personal reprimand. Recent case law shows that directors’ liability can also occur in transactions where “empty” special purpose vehicles (“SPVs”) are used.
Transactions by ’empty’ special purpose vehicles and directors’ liability
In general, directors’ liability is limited to cases where a managing director can be made a sufficiently serious personal reprimand. Recent case law shows that directors’ liability can also occur in transactions where “empty” special purpose vehicles (“SPVs”) are used.
