Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands
Ranked Individuals
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NautaDutilh is a Benelux law firm that is esteemed for its litigation practice, representing clients in class actions and liability disputes as part of bankruptcy proceedings. The team also advises clients on financial litigation, expropriation disputes and damages claims. The law firm's lawyers are further experienced in Supreme Court disputes and exhibit skill handling significant climate change litigation cases.
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NautaDutilh represented Samarco Iron Ore Europe in Dutch mass claim proceedings resulting from the collapse of the Mariana dam in Brazil.
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With their independent way of thinking and collaborative approach, they have delivered outstanding results.
NautaDutilh has the perfect mix of in-depth legal knowledge and execution power, without losing itself in too many academic details.
NautaDutilh has a very strong legal team with an academic yet practical approach to complex matters, as well as a keen eye for its clients' interests.
NautaDutilh's team includes lawyers with a deep understanding of foreign legal systems, which is useful in bridging jurisdictions efficiently.
NautaDutilh's lawyers are uniquely capable of translating legal realities into clear, decisive positions.
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Freerk Vermeulen is one of the most highly regarded Supreme Court litigators in the Netherlands, advising clients on high-profile cases including the enforcement and setting aside of arbitral awards, as well as on financial litigation. He additionally demonstrates impressive involvement in climate change litigation and collective actions.
He is extremely strategic and pragmatic, with excellent legal insight.
Freerk Vermeulen is a very knowledgeable lawyer who is pleasant to work with and has excellent expertise.
Freerk Vermeulen inspires great confidence. We truly feel we are in good hands with him.
To me, Freerk belongs to the absolute top tier of Supreme Court lawyers.
Freerk has a deep understanding of applicable legislation, case law and precedents, as well as prior experience in similar proceedings. He brings both credibility and confidence to the case.
Frans Overkleeft regularly handles complex corporate and securities disputes, as well as bankruptcy-related litigation and the representation of defendants in class actions. He has particular experience working with clients from the financial, biotech and energy sectors.
Frans Overkleeft is an excellent lawyer, strategic thinker and great adviser. I would definitely recommend him.
Frans is a very versatile lawyer with a breadth of experience. He is a quick thinker who has good business acumen.
Frans Overkleeft is a very good lawyer with the ability to reduce extremely complex matters to digestible strategies in a structured manner.
Frans Overkleeft offers a very good combination of technical skills and strategic acumen.
Litigation
Supreme Court Litigation
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