Bommel van der Bend

Practice Areas

Bommel is an expert in the field of international arbitration and heads the construction practice. He predominantly handles complex arbitrations in the field of energy, large scale construction projects and M&A-related matters. On the basis of his wide-ranged arbitration experience, Bommel also advises on procurement and contracting strategy for complex projects.

Career

Bommel divides his time between Amsterdam and Singapore.

Bommel’s recent work includes representing and advising:

GasTerra and Shell as lead counsel in gas price review arbitrations under a variety of international arbitration rules

NXP as lead counsel in three ICC arbitrations against STMicroelectronics regarding their wireless joint venture

SBM as lead counsel in in two NAI arbitrations regarding the construction of a series of legged crane vessels

VTTI as lead counsel in a dispute regarding the construction of an oil terminal and offshore jetty in Cyprus

Schiphol Airport on the procurement and contracting strategy for the development of the new A-pier on Schiphol Airport

“A highly experienced litigator with great tenacity”

Chambers Europe

Professional Memberships

Bommel is a member of the management board of the Netherlands Arbitration Institute (NAI) and a member of the SIAC Users Council in Singapore.

Publications

Bommel has published many publications, and most recently - coauthored Arbitration in the Netherlands, (2020).

He is editor and co-author of the industry's Commentary on Dutch Arbitration Law, A Guide to the NAI Arbitration Rules and co-author of the Dutch commentary on European and Dutch Public Procurement Law.