Chambers Review
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Litigation: Mass Torts: Mainly Plaintiffs - Netherlands
What the Team is Known For
Finch Dispute Resolution is a boutique law firm that regularly represents non-profit organisations, groups of institutional investors and litigation funders in building class action lawsuits in the Netherlands. It assists with mass claims related to environmental issues and cartel activities. The practice is further supplemented by experience in commercial litigation cases, including shareholder disputes, post-M&A proceedings and contractual breaches.
Strengths
The team has significant experience in court practices and operates swiftly. We appreciate the special attention our case receives, as well as the ability to anticipate different scenarios.
There is no Dutch law firm I would trust more to understand how to navigate complex litigation and to advise its clients on sophisticated and intricate legal issues.
We appreciate the team's in-depth expertise combined with its hands-on approach, speed and true commitment.
Finch Dispute Resolution has strong analytical skills, thorough knowledge of the law and the procedural aspects and a clear view on the strategy required for the proceedings.
Finch Dispute Resolution paid amazing attention to detail and found the one, and perhaps only, way for us to resolve the matter favourably.
Work Highlights
Finch Dispute Resolution represented Frisse Wind which acts as representative for more than 100,000 people who live close to Tata Steel in IJmuiden in class action proceedings concerning pollution.
Notable practitioners
Koen Rutten often acts on disputes relating to bankruptcy proceedings, including damages actions and mismanagement claims. He is particularly well regarded for his expertise in class actions, regularly representing litigation funders and large groups of plaintiffs.
Koen Rutten is both realistic and very sympathetic. He is creative on several topics and very easy to work with.
I am always impressed by the way he respects his clients and colleagues. He is an outstanding lawyer who is very good in class actions.
Koen Rutten has shown the strategic ability to navigate complex situations with a lot of stakeholders, but never loses sight of the details.
If you have a choice of attorney, choose Koen Rutten.
Koen Rutten guided us through complex discussions and was able to bring about a good outcome for us. We enjoyed working with him!