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A&O Shearman

Arbitration

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A&O Shearman

Rankings

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Arbitration - Netherlands

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman offers a well-established arbitration practice, acting on complex, high-value contractual disputes before the ICC and NAI, as well as cases governed by UNCITRAL rules. The lawyers have experience assisting clients with the enforcement of arbitral awards, post-M&A disputes and construction-related arbitration. The team is sought out by clients operating in a variety of sectors, notably energy, infrastructure, manufacturing and shipping. Alongside acting as arbitration counsel, team members are also regularly appointed as arbitrators.

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Strengths

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  • The team has a very deep and broad understanding of arbitration proceedings and the relevant dynamics.

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  • A&O Shearman's lawyers have excellent skills and demonstrate exemplary commitment and intelligent solutions.

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  • The team presents the case in the best possible way, with personal involvement and passion.

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  • A&O Shearman has sharp, experienced and strategically savvy litigation and arbitration lawyers with excellent legal and language skills.

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  • The A&O Shearman team has excellent skills and experience in all the relevant aspects.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Hilde van der Baan
    Hilde van der Baan

    Hilde van der Baan

    Hilde van der Baan enjoys a strong standing in the market through her work representing clients in contractual, construction and trade disputes, acting for companies from the energy and transportation sectors on ICC, NAI and UNCITRAL arbitrations.

    • Hilde van der Baan is very responsive. She provides very straightforward legal advice, clear explanations and great acknowledgement of the business aspects.

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    • Hilde van der Baan is very pragmatic and engaged. She delivers absolutely wonderful support throughout a case.

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    • She always anticipates the arguments and perspectives of the opposing parties and the tribunal or judges.

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    • Hilde van der Baan is an extremely hardworking lawyer.

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    • I think really highly of Hilde van der Baan. She is really good at navigating both complex and simple matters.

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