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A&O Shearman

Litigation

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A&O Shearman

Rankings

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Litigation - Netherlands

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman has an impressive litigation practice that covers commercial and financial litigation, notably in relation to bondholder disputes, environmental proceedings and contractual breaches. The law firm represents clients in class action damages claims and bankruptcy litigation. It offers experience under the WAMCA regime, acting on mass tort cases related to competition law infringements, financial market manipulation and consumer protection. It advises blue-chip clients from the finance, energy and TMT sectors, in addition to government bodies.

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Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman represented Aegon in financial litigation proceedings related to the terms and conditions of a bond issuance from 2004.

Strengths

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  • The A&O Shearman team demonstrates excellent skills, exemplary commitment and intelligent solutions.

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  • A&O Shearman is very technical and focused on understanding the issues involved in litigation. It puts in effort to understand the business.

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  • A&O Shearman offers the highest level of quality on the legal side, with pragmatic and commercial knowledge.

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  • A&O Shearman houses excellent lawyers with true expertise and a no-nonsense approach. They know their stuff.

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  • The A&O Shearman team is very quick to get to the essence of complex situations with many aspects.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Richard de Haan
    Richard de Haan

    Richard de Haan

    Richard de Haan acts for clients on litigation concerning expropriation and director liability claims. He additionally advises on high-profile cases with financial and public law considerations, as well as mass damages actions.

    • He offers excellent support, is very quick and focuses on the essence of the case.

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    • Richard de Haan is straightforward and thinks carefully before he answers or gives advice. He also looks to the future so that you do not regret your own decision.

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    • Richard de Haan is a good and seasoned litigator.

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