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Provided by Pels Rijcken

Pels Rijcken has ample experience with proceedings at all Dutch and European judiciary bodies, as well as with arbitration proceedings under various Dutch and international arbitration rules (such as NAI, RvA, ICC, LCIA).

Our expertise covers all stages of state court proceedings (summary proceedings, proceedings at first and second instance and supreme court proceedings), arbitration proceedings and binding advice proceedings. This also includes class actions, cartel damage claims, attachments and enforcement disputes, quantum proceedings, disclosure proceedings and setting aside/enforcement of arbitral awards. The Litigation and Arbitration team also has an excellent track record in providing strategic legal advice and second opinions. Various team members also frequently act as legal expert in arbitration proceedings and in other proceedings.

Our Litigation and Arbitration team consists of attorneys who assist clients from both the private and public sector in a fast, efficient and dedicated manner. The team demonstrates its added value once again when effectively coordinating and structuring parallel (international) proceedings.

Pels Rijcken's clients include various (listed) corporates. Also on the firm's client list are the Dutch state, market regulators and local governments.

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Arbitration - Netherlands

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What the Team is Known For

Pels Rijcken is reputed for its ability to advise clients from the public sector on complex arbitration cases. The team is adept at handling setting aside proceedings for arbitral awards and investment arbitration, as well as acting for clients on ICSID, ICC and NAI arbitrations. It demonstrates particular skill in construction arbitration in the real estate, maritime and infrastructure sectors related to project delays and the awarding of contracts. The law firm is equally active in proceedings in the energy sector, especially in relation to environmental damages.

Work Highlights

  • Pels Rijcken represented Catrinus Timmer in setting aside proceedings before the Netherlands Arbitration Institute regarding a dispute with his former company, MetaCorp.

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Notable Practitioners

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Willem Heemskerk
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Willem Heemskerk
3
Band 3

Willem Heemskerk acts on arbitration proceedings before the ICC and NAI. He is experienced in handling setting aside proceedings, as well as disputes related to contractual agreements and environmental damages.

We greatly appreciate his work, particularly his contribution to the development of the overall case strategy.

He has a sharp eye for all details and is a very friendly person overall.

He has an overview and gives strategic advice from his extensive experience as an arbitration lawyer.

Willem Heemskerk is a high-calibre lawyer.

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Willem Heemskerk
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Willem Heemskerk
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