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Litigation - Netherlands

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What the Team is Known For

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is a market-leading dispute resolution practice, advising clients on high-profile, cross-border disputes. The law firm is highly regarded for its work defending clients in mass damages claims and liability disputes. The law firm represents clients in expropriation disputes and commercial and financial litigation, as well as acting for NGOs on public law disputes. 

Work Highlights

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  • De Brauw defended DAF Trucks in follow-on litigation proceedings following the decision of the European Commission to impose fines on five truck manufacturers, including DAF Trucks.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Marnix Leijten
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Marnix Leijten is one of the top dispute resolution lawyers in the Netherlands, with a leading practice in litigation. He has notable experience in matters concerning the enforcement of previous judgments, damages claims and climate litigation.

Marnix Leijten is a great partner to work with. He is a creative thinker with excellent listening skills.

Only superlatives can be used to describe Marnix Leijten. He is an exceptionally creative, pragmatic and technically and strategically strong litigator. He thrives in the most complex cases.

Marnix Leijten is a go-to lawyer for any complex litigation.

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Eelco Meerdink
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Eelco Meerdink often advises clients on expropriation disputes and has a particular focus on disputes in the energy and natural resources sector.

Eelco Meerdink quickly sees the bigger picture and handles cases in a tactful and diplomatic manner.

Eelco Meerdink is an outstanding litigator in complex cases and an excellent sparring partner on litigation strategy.

Eelco Meerdink is very pleasant to work with.

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Jeroen van der Schrieck
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Jeroen van der Schrieck represents clients in liability cases as well as expropriation proceedings.

Jeroen van der Schrieck is really fantastic and super impressive.

Jeroen van der Schrieck is an exceptionally skilled and dedicated litigator. He is highly intelligent, effective, pragmatic and a true pleasure to work with.

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Machteld de Monchy
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Head of the commercial litigation practice at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, Machteld de Monchy is well versed in defending clients in complex mass claims litigation.

Machteld de Monchy is amazing at managing global cases.

Machteld de Monchy is strong in her work on the case and also in spearheading the De Brauw disputes practice in class actions.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Litigation

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Marnix Leijten
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Eelco Meerdink
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Jeroen van der Schrieck
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Machteld de Monchy
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