Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 1
Chambers Review
Pels Rijcken has an outstanding reputation for advising clients from the public sector and for representing clients before the Supreme Court. The law firm has notable experience advising on a number of high-profile environmental disputes and human rights cases. The team defends clients in several major mass damages claims and class action proceedings. The lawyers in the team have notable expertise in disputes in a range of areas, including liability in bankruptcy proceedings, tax litigation, commercial disputes and financial litigation. In addition to the firm's impressive litigation matters, the team also represents clients in ICSID, ICC and NAI arbitrations.
Work Highlights
- Pels Rijcken represented Kwantum Nederland and Kwantum Belgium in proceedings before the Supreme Court against Swiss furniture company, Vitra.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Pels Rijcken's Supreme Court team is one of the top teams in the Netherlands. In commercial litigation, they pair thoroughness and technical skills to superior strategic analysis."
"The lawyers had a very good and deep understanding of the matter at hand and their legal expertise covered various areas of law, which was very helpful."
"In our experience, Pels Rijcken has extensive knowledge and experience when it comes to complex and sophisticated matters."
"The team always provided a swift response, kind and very service-oriented."
"Pels Rijcken's Supreme Court team is one of the top teams in the Netherlands. In commercial litigation, they pair thoroughness and technical skills to superior strategic analysis."
"The lawyers had a very good and deep understanding of the matter at hand and their legal expertise covered various areas of law, which was very helpful."
"In our experience, Pels Rijcken has extensive knowledge and experience when it comes to complex and sophisticated matters."
"The team always provided a swift response, kind and very service-oriented."
Notable Practitioners
Willem Heemskerk is one of the leading lawyers in the Netherlands for mass damages claims and class action proceedings, predominantly acting for the defendants.
"Willem Heemskerk is very knowledgeable, very responsive and highly motivated to achieve an optimal outcome."
"His main quality is definitely his sharp but amiable approach of things. He is very responsive, always available and makes sure there is a smart team around him."
Wemmeke Wisman defends clients in allegations of fundamental rights violations and in environmental law disputes. She also frequently acts for clients on tax disputes.
"Wemmeke Wisman has a great ability to read and lead judges."
"She is very good, very impressive, very analytical and very thorough."
Hans van Wijk is a highly esteemed Supreme Court litigator who represents financial sector clients and public entities in high-profile disputes. He has experience in a range of matters, including shareholder disputes, contractual litigation and bankruptcy disputes. Van Wijk also advises on multi-jurisdictional litigation, with a particular focus on clients based in the Dutch Caribbean.
"Hans van Wijk has extensive experience and in-depth knowledge in the field of Supreme Court litigation. He handles highly complex legal matters with care and patience. Hans is very reliable and pleasant to work with."
"In his skills, Hans is second to none."
"We have a long-standing relationship with Hans who continues to provide high-quality high-value services."
Ranked Lawyers at
Pels Rijcken
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