Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands
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Clifford Chance has a notable litigation practice, representing clients in a range of contentious cases. The law firm has a particular focus on corporate litigation and shareholder disputes, as well as advising clients on contentious bankruptcy proceedings, including issues relating to liability. The team also handles financial litigation, climate-related disputes and defends clients in collective actions.
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Clifford Chance represented Airbus in a class action lawsuit initiated by a group of investors concerning a failure to disclose information regarding criminal investigations.
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The Clifford Chance team is highly intelligent and detailed in its work, yet always keeps the bigger picture and commercial objective in view.
The Clifford Chance team is very knowledgeable and its level of sophistication in handling these cases is impressive.
The law firm's deep legal knowledge is instrumental in crafting an effective strategy, while its objectivity allows it to navigate challenging decisions with clarity and precision.
The lawyers are smart, creative, knowledgeable and very responsive.
The team consistently demonstrates deep interdisciplinary expertise, responsiveness under pressure and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
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Daan Lunsingh Scheurleer has particular expertise in high-profile malpractice and environmental litigation cases. He also represents clients in shareholder disputes and class action lawsuits.
He did a brilliant job in putting together the key strategies and arguments, as well as taking the lead in the pleadings in court.
Daan Lunsingh Scheurleer is an excellent lawyer. He is very seasoned in class action defence, works very hard and has great strategic vision.
He is very practical and transparent, and he communicates clearly.
He is a fantastic mass litigation lawyer.
Daan Lunsingh Scheurleer is an experienced, seasoned litigator.
Dirk-Jan Duynstee acts on both commercial and financial litigation, including bankruptcy proceedings, liability claims and shareholder disputes.
He has extremely outstanding capabilities for handling very stressful situations and breaking them into very simple and plain marching orders.
Dirk-Jan Duynstee provides excellent and timely advice on all cases we have briefed him on. We are very impressed by him.
We are impressed by Dirk-Jan's specialisation in high-stakes litigation and his dedication to cases. He showcases the ability to handle intricate legal challenges with precision and expertise.
He has been with us throughout the whole process. He has always been available, willing to explain and proactive with his work.
Dirk-Jan Duynstee is very clever, constructive and clear. He understands the stakeholders and handles them well.
Guido Bergervoet is trusted by prominent corporates, financial institutions and private equity funds for the handling of commercial and banking litigation cases, including liability and bankruptcy-related disputes.
Guido Bergervoet is an experienced lawyer with strong analytical abilities, clear reasoning and a focused approach on the pertinent facts and circumstances for the legal case at hand.
Guido provides invaluable advice on key strategic issues.
Guido Bergervoet has in-depth knowledge, takes ownership of his cases and adapts to the environment. He is also empathetic and reliable.
His knowledge of the law, jurisprudence and literature is impressive.
Guido has a superb understanding of the legal system and the courts.
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