Litigation - Netherlands
Band 5
What the Team is Known For
Wijn & Stael handles a range of contentious matters, including acting for clients on commercial disputes. The law firm is also well regarded for assisting clients with insolvency proceedings, as well as the associated liability issues. Team members have notable experience in Supreme Court mandates.
Strengths
The Wijn & Stael team offers excellent communication, and is hands on and amazingly responsive.
The team is very experienced, can assess the possibilities well and is very quick to act when it matters.
The lawyers are easy to work with and professional.
Wijn & Stael has very thorough knowledge and a practical understanding of Dutch law. What really sets the team apart is its attention to detail and the fact it cares about the outcome.
The whole Wijn & Stael team performs to a high level and is very experienced.
Work Highlights
Wijn & Stael represented the bankruptcy trustees of Conservatrix against Trier Holding before the Supreme Court in relation to the setting aside of an arbitral award.
Notable practitioners
Bart-Adriaan de Ruijter regularly advises clients on cross-border commercial disputes and damages claims, with additional expertise in enforcement proceedings.
Bart-Adriaan de Ruijter is a team player and strong negotiator.
He has the ability to think outside of the box and come up with innovative strategies.
What truly sets Bart-Adriaan apart from his peers is his rare combination of legal sharpness, strategic thinking and calm, practical leadership. He does not just advise, he guides.
Bart-Adriaan is always accessible, highly responsive and acts as a true sparring partner throughout the deal process.
Bart-Adriaan is always available, razor sharp in his advice and exceptionally tenacious. His dedication consistently leads to outstanding results.
