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Stibbe

Litigation

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Stibbe

Rankings

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Litigation - Netherlands

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Stibbe is one of the top law firms in the Dutch market for class actions and damages claims, predominantly representing the defendants. The law 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, ESG litigation and cases concerning liability in bankruptcy proceedings. The law firm's litigation offering is boosted by its well-regarded white-collar crime and corporate investigations practice, allowing it to advise on allegations of money laundering.

Work Highlights

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  • Stibbe defended G-III Apparel Group in litigation proceedings before the Amsterdam Court in relation to allegations of exclusivity and non-compete clause breaches.

Strengths

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  • The team offers very crisp, good knowledge of the law and the legal system, combined with creativity and strategic thinking for what will be relevant in the longer term.

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  • What truly sets Stibbe apart is its proactive approach. The team does not just respond to legal questions, it anticipates challenges and offers strategic solutions that align with our goals.

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  • The strengths that Stibbe brings to the table are its strategic insight, out-of-the-box thinking and ability to distil the key elements of the defence.

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  • The Stibbe team is extremely hardworking and commercial in its focus. It is also creative in its thinking when trying to find strategies for difficult issues.

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  • Stibbe demonstrates a remarkable understanding of our business. It works closely with in-house counsel and business teams to ensure it truly understands the workings of the business.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleFons Leijten
    Senior StatespeopleFons Leijten

    Fons Leijten

    Fons Leijten is one of the top Dutch lawyers for class action proceedings. He has further experience in post-M&A and expropriation disputes.

  • Band 1Jeroen Kortmann
    Band 1Jeroen Kortmann

    Jeroen Kortmann

    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 a top-of-the-class litigator in the jurisdiction and is very detailed toward the case.

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    • Jeroen Kortmann has strong legal skills, strategic value and is a pleasure to work with.

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    • He is a great commercial lawyer who focuses on what really matters.

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    • Jeroen is a wise and witty counsel, as well as a thinker who always adds value.

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  • Band 2Tim de Greve
    Band 2Tim de Greve

    Tim de Greve

    Tim de Greve has a broad practice covering ESG litigation, construction disputes and money laundering allegations. He has experience defending clients in damages proceedings brought by groups of claimants.

    • Tim shows great financial and strategic acumen throughout the process.

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    • Tim de Greve is an outstanding litigator who is very knowledgeable and relentlessly looks for the best strategy for the client.

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    • Tim provides excellent client service, demonstrates strong legal sophistication and offers clear commercial insights that add real value to our matters.

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    • Tim de Greve stands out for his tenacity, creativity and conviction in defending his client's position.

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    • Tim de Greve is a brilliant partner and leader. He is very impressive, creative, commercial and client focused.

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  • Band 4Branda Katan
    Band 4Branda Katan

    Branda Katan

    Branda Katan is well versed in defending international corporate clients in sophisticated class actions, with a particular focus on ESG-related claims.

    • Branda consistently provides outstanding client service, combines high legal sophistication with strategic thinking and demonstrates excellent commercial awareness in every matter.

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    • Branda Katan is a superb attorney and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She drafts persuasive pleadings, is a force to observe in the courtroom and expertly coordinates things behind the scenes.

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    • Branda Katan is a pleasure to work with. She is very concise and has excellent legal and strategic knowledge.

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    • She is friendly with clients and thinks strategically. She is also good at proposing novel approaches.

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    • Branda Katan is a fabulous lawyer who is adaptable, international and collaborative.

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  • Band 5Gertjan Boekraad
    Band 5Gertjan Boekraad

    Gertjan Boekraad

    Gertjan Boekraad has experience defending clients in class action claims. He also represents financial service clients in disputes relating to bankruptcy proceedings.

    • He consistently delivers well-considered, strategic guidance that balances legal precision with commercial pragmatism, making him a highly trusted and valuable adviser.

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    • Gertjan combines a high level of sophistication with keen commercial vision. His legal advice reflects not only deep technical expertise, but also a strong awareness of the business implications.

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    • Gertjan Boekraad is very keen on delivering a high level of quality.

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