Department profile
Stibbe

Construction

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Stibbe

Rankings

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Construction - Netherlands

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Stibbe is highly esteemed for advising sponsors, lenders and construction consortiums on high-profile PPP and PFI projects, particularly those involving transport, education and technology infrastructure. It also has notable expertise representing clients in construction disputes and the negotiation of DBFM contracts. The construction group works closely with the law firm's planning and environment team on development projects.

Work Highlights

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  • Stibbe advised BN-TAV on litigation proceedings related to the termination of a construction contract for the A-Pier at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

Strengths

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  • Stibbe demonstrates the ability to create teams that dig in deep, are resilient and challenge both its clients and the opposing parties in various discussions.

    Construction respondentEurope
  • Stibbe's team members can pick up the essential and technical issues quickly.

    Construction respondentEurope
  • Stibbe has excellent knowledge of construction law and litigation. The team always delivers excellent support.

    Construction respondentEurope
  • Stibbe can transfer the most complex and sophisticated disputes into credible, clean and persuasive narratives in litigation.

    Construction respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1David Orobio de Castro
    Band 1David Orobio de Castro

    David Orobio de Castro

    One of the leading construction lawyers in the Dutch market, David Orobio de Castro is a popular choice with sponsors, lenders and contractors. He advises on high-profile PPP and PFI projects involving transport infrastructure, and also offers notable experience in negotiating DBFM contracts.

    • David Orobio de Castro is very experienced and knows all the market players and how they operate, which has been a great help to us. He is very responsive, quick to act and understanding of the needs of companies like ours.

      Construction respondentEurope
  • Band 1Ingmar de Groot
    Band 1Ingmar de Groot

    Ingmar de Groot

    Ingmar de Groot advises clients on PPP and PFI projects in the transport sector, as well as assisting clients with DBFM contract negotiations and construction disputes. He represents both sponsors and lenders.

    • Ingmar de Groot is the person we trust managing our biggest cases. He creates the preparation, depth and analysis necessary to tackle any issue thrown at us.

      Construction respondentEurope
    • Ingmar de Groot is very knowledgeable of international construction contracts.

      Construction respondentEurope
    • Ingmar de Groot is a great lawyer with lots of knowledge of the market.

      Construction respondentEurope
    • We have an excellent relationship with Ingmar de Groot.

      Construction respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Stibbe (2)

Netherlands

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