Department profile
CMS

Litigation

Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands


CMS

About

Provided by CMS

Our team advises on a wide range of dispute resolution, including corporate disputes, financial disputes, commercial disputes, construction-related disputes, indemnity and reinsurance disputes and energy project disputes. We take a practical approach to disputes and use ADR effectively, combining litigation with mediation and arbitration expertise to achieve the best results.

With our extensive European footprint, CMS is particularly adept at putting together large cross-departmental teams to handle multi-jurisdictional disputes.

We handle high profile cases for major national and international organisations. In the last year we have continued to handle many high profile cases for key market players across multiple sectors.

On top of the regular legal support, we are able to offer a practical - hands-on – Risk Management approach that seamlessly fits into the specific business needs of our clients.

Drawing on our extensive experience in navigating intricate, high-stakes disputes, our firm offers unparalleled expertise in advising clients facing significant fraud allegations and recovery proceedings. We have deep understanding of the multifaceted challenges inherent in fraud cases and strategically advise on a full spectrum of legal remedies to secure our clients' interests.

Our innovative approach ensures our clients benefit from a seamless service on their business-critical disputes.

https://cms.law/nl/nld/global-reach/europe/nederland/expertise/dispute-resolution

Chambers Review

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Litigation - Netherlands

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

CMS attracts significant multinational corporates seeking assistance with corporate litigation proceedings in the Netherlands, including joint venture and post-M&A disputes. The team is also adept at assessing violations of contractual agreements, such as distribution and procurement contracts. Its expertise further covers product liability issues, corporate fraud and enforcement proceedings for arbitral awards.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • CMS advised Hubei Forbon Technology on a post-M&A dispute related to its acquisition of Holland Novochem.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The CMS team is very strategic and always there to help.

    Litigation respondentEurope
  • CMS is very hands on, proactive and solution oriented. The team is able to understand and work its way through complex questions quickly.

    Litigation respondentEurope
  • What I particularly appreciate about CMS is that it offers expertise across all relevant legal disciplines. There is always someone available with the appropriate knowledge and experience.

    Litigation respondentEurope
  • The CMS team is very responsive and always available, with a good commercial approach and balanced strategic advice.

    Litigation respondentEurope
  • At CMS, we experienced highly skilled professionals who brought technical excellence to understand the matter at hand and also had industry and commercial insights to strategically support us.

    Litigation respondentEurope

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