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BarentsKrans’ litigation group consists of several teams: Supreme Court litigation, Corporate, Commercial and Financial Litigation (including Private Enforcement and Arbitration) and Commercial Contracts. The firm combines deep legal expertise with strategic insight, representing clients in high stakes matters before civil courts, the Enterprise Chamber, and in arbitration. Its corporate litigation specialists excel in governance and shareholder conflicts, while the commercial team tackles cross-border contract disputes, liability claims and fraud cases. Financial litigators are pioneers in banking and investment disputes, blending legal, economic and financial knowledge. Known for responsiveness and innovative strategies, BarentsKrans delivers pragmatic solutions that safeguard clients’ interests nationally and internationally.
BarentsKrans stands out as a pioneer in Dutch mass litigation. Since the 1990s, the firm has led landmark collective actions, including the first internet-coordinated case and the billion-euro Dexia settlement. Its team combines deep legal expertise with strategic innovation, offering efficient solutions through models like claim assignment and strong ties to leading litigation funders. Known for reliability and responsiveness, BarentsKrans consistently delivers results in high-profile cases, from financial scandals to global platforms, setting the standard for collective redress in the Netherlands.
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BarentsKrans boasts a strong claimant-side practice in damages disputes and class action cases. The law firm is also particularly active in commercial litigation, representing clients in contractual and shareholder disputes, as well as in financial and bankruptcy-related litigation. Team members are noted for their ability to handle Supreme Court litigation.
BarentsKrans represented Tata Steel in an appeal as part of a liability claim against TenneT TSO.
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BarentsKrans is a perfectly oiled machine. The team solves almost impossible cases brilliantly.
BarentsKrans' team is able to handle complex matters. It will dive deep, ask the right questions and present you with a solution.
BarentsKrans offers a combination of strategic advice to get the deal done and the firepower necessary to litigate.
BarentsKrans offers thorough knowledge of the law and above-average commitment. The team keeps its promises, meets its deadlines and always responds rapidly.
BarentsKrans has an extremely constructive, committed and solution-oriented attitude and delivers work of perfect quality.
BarentsKrans is a perfectly oiled machine. The team solves almost impossible cases brilliantly.
BarentsKrans' team is able to handle complex matters. It will dive deep, ask the right questions and present you with a solution.
BarentsKrans offers a combination of strategic advice to get the deal done and the firepower necessary to litigate.
BarentsKrans offers thorough knowledge of the law and above-average commitment. The team keeps its promises, meets its deadlines and always responds rapidly.
BarentsKrans has an extremely constructive, committed and solution-oriented attitude and delivers work of perfect quality.
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Martijn van Maanen frequently represents plaintiffs in follow-on damages claims, especially those involving competition law infringements.
Martijn van Maanen is a very capable plaintiff lawyer.
Rieme-Jan Tjittes assists with contractual disputes and the setting aside of arbitral awards. He is well equipped to represent clients before the Supreme Court.
Rieme-Jan Tjittes is a very sharp and and a very nice lawyer.
William Schonewille is noted for his skill in handling sizeable class actions for plaintiffs and financial litigation cases.
William Schonewille fully deploys his expertise to achieve results for his clients.
William Schonewille knows how to exceed the customer's expectations. He is as knowledgeable, solution-oriented, constructive and committed a lawyer as anyone could wish for.