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What the Team is Known For

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 high-profile environmental disputes and human rights cases. The team has defended clients in several major mass damages claims and class action proceedings. The lawyers in the team have particular expertise in disputes in areas including liability in bankruptcy proceedings, tax litigation, commercial suits and financial litigation.

Work Highlights

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  • Pels Rijcken represented Mercedes-Benz in all truck cartel follow-on damages proceedings in the Netherlands.

Strengths

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The lawyers are excellent at cutting to the core of the legal questions at hand.

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Pels Rijcken combines a deep knowledge of and vast experience in Dutch procedural law with a very pragmatic approach, which makes it excellent for handling complex and sophisticated matters. 

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The lawyers are very approachable and no effort is too much. As a client, we are really well supported by Pels Rijcken.

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Pels Rijcken is the best Supreme Court litigation law firm. The team is knowledgeable, fast and keeps you up to date.

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Pels Rijcken's team has years of experience and expertise in the field. The lawyers are approachable and always helpful.

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Notable Practitioners

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Willem Heemskerk
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Willem Heemskerk
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Band 1

Willem Heemskerk is one of the leading lawyers in the Netherlands for mass damages claims and class action proceedings, predominantly acting for defendants.

He is very commanding and inspires confidence in his clients.

Willem Heemskerk is a brilliant civil litigator.

Willem Heemskerk can quickly grasp a complicated case and convey it clearly. He is always easily accessible, responds quickly and keeps you informed of developments.

Willem Heemskerk exudes experience and calmness and is a really trusted adviser.

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Wemmeke Wisman
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Wemmeke Wisman
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Band 3

Wemmeke Wisman defends clients against allegations of fundamental rights violations and in environmental law disputes. She also frequently acts for clients in tax disputes.

Wemmeke Wisman is very persuasive but also open to the opinions and suggestions of others. She is a true team player who also helps others do their best.

She has an impressive appreciation and understanding of the issues at stake and is extremely sharp, highly committed, responsive, efficient and collaborative. She is an absolute pleasure to work with.

Wemmeke Wisman gives solid, practical and useful legal advice and takes the needs and opinions of the client into consideration.

Wemmeke Wisman is a pleasant person to work with and is very knowledgeable and involved.

Wemmeke Wisman is an exceptionally creative, pragmatic and technically and strategically strong litigator with deep knowledge of, and vast experience in, Dutch procedural law.

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Hans van Wijk
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Hans van Wijk
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Foreign Expert

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 matters with great care and patience.

Hans van Wijk is very reliable, communicates clearly and is pleasant to work with.

Hans van Wijk is one of the best Supreme Court lawyers in the Netherlands.

Hans van Wijk is always our first choice in Supreme Court litigation.

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Willem Heemskerk
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Willem Heemskerk
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Wemmeke Wisman
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Wemmeke Wisman
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Hans van Wijk
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Hans van Wijk
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Foreign expert for Dutch Caribbean
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