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Litigation - Netherlands

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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

  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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Fons Leijten
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Fons Leijten
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Senior Statespeople

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

Jeroen Kortmann
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Jeroen Kortmann
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Band 1

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.

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

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

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

Tim de Greve
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Tim de Greve
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Band 2

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

Tim shows great financial and strategic acumen throughout the process.

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

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

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

Branda Katan
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Branda Katan
4
Band 4

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.

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

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

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.

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

Gertjan Boekraad
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Gertjan Boekraad
5
Band 5

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.

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.

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

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Fons Leijten
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Fons Leijten
S
Senior Statespeople
Jeroen Kortmann
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Jeroen Kortmann
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Band 1
Tim de Greve
2
Tim de Greve
2
Band 2
Branda Katan
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Branda Katan
4
Band 4
Gertjan Boekraad
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Gertjan Boekraad
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Band 5