Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
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Chambers Review
Stibbe is one of the top law firms in the Dutch market for class actions and damages claims, predominantly representing the defendants. The firm is also popular with clients from the energy, banking and transportation industries for advice on high-profile disputes. The team is highly regarded for assisting with post-M&A disputes and cases concerning liability in bankruptcy proceedings. Stibbe boasts lawyers with notable experience in arbitration, including under ICC rules, and works closely with the firm's well-regarded white-collar crime and corporate investigations practice to advise on allegations of money laundering.
Work Highlights
- Stibbe defended Mercedes-Benz in mass litigation and pertaining to an alleged installation of illegal defeat devices in its diesel-powered vehicles.
Strengths
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"Stibbe has all the expertise to work on cases in house at high level. It always makes itself available, is always on time and responds immediately."
"The team is strong and professional, with a good mix in terms of seniority and competencies. The engagement, involvement and follow-up from the partners is strong."
"Very smart lawyers who consider every aspect of matters, especially strategic aspects."
"Stibbe has all the expertise to work on cases in house at high level. It always makes itself available, is always on time and responds immediately."
"The team is strong and professional, with a good mix in terms of seniority and competencies. The engagement, involvement and follow-up from the partners is strong."
"Very smart lawyers who consider every aspect of matters, especially strategic aspects."
Notable Practitioners
Fons Leijten is one of the top Dutch lawyers for class action proceedings. He has further experience in post-M&A and expropriation disputes.
"Fons is among the absolute top in his field."
Jeroen Kortmann has a strong reputation for defending clients in class action cases and damages claims. He also represents clients in high-value post-M&A disputes.
"Jeroen Kortmann is very impressive in the courtroom."
"Jeroen is extremely experienced and knowledgeable."
Tim de Greve has a broad practice covering ESG litigation and money laundering.
"Tim is a highly strategic and extremely skilled litigation lawyer. He is persistent, forward-leaning and highly engaged."
"His ability to think outside of the box and deconstruct highly complex matters, address essential issues and develop a clear strategy is impressive."
Gertjan Boekraad has experience defending clients in class action claims. He also represents financial service clients in disputes relating to bankruptcy proceedings.
"Gertjan Boekraad is operating a very strong practice and his detailed knowledge of our very extensive files is amazing."
Ranked Lawyers at
Stibbe
Netherlands
Members
Provided by Stibbe
Branda Katan
Daniël Stein
Daphne Rijkers
Head of Department
Head of Department
Matthijs Kuijpers
Niels Didden
Petra Vos
Winfried van Hemel
Wouter den Hollander