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Daan Lunsingh Scheurleer

Daan Lunsingh Scheurleer

Global 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Daan Lunsingh Scheurleer specialisation lies in complex international litigation, with a focus on class and collective litigation defence. Daan's expertise is widely recognised in the legal community, reflected by his consistent ranking Band 1 in Chambers Global since 2024. He has played an integral role in high-profile securities, auditor malpractice and environmental litigation cases and settlements, earning him a well-deserved reputation as a leader in his field. He is an experienced negotiator as well as an accomplished advocate, having appeared many times before the courts.

Daan and his team advise clients on the interplay of climate and energy transition rules and regulations with private climate change litigation, as well as policy making and related matters such as green washing. Daan is member of the risk and compliance committee of the Amsterdam office.

Career

University of Amsterdam (Classical Archaeology) 1990

University of Leiden (Law) 1996

Admitted as an advocaat in The Netherlands 1996

Partner at a first tier Dutch law firm 2005

Joined Clifford Chance as a partner 2020

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Litigation - Netherlands

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Daan Lunsingh Scheurleer has particular expertise in high-profile malpractice and environmental litigation cases. He also represents clients in shareholder disputes and class action lawsuits.

Strengths

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  • He did a brilliant job in putting together the key strategies and arguments, as well as taking the lead in the pleadings in court.

    LitigationChambers Global Guide
  • Daan Lunsingh Scheurleer is an experienced, seasoned litigator.

    LitigationChambers Global Guide
  • He is a fantastic mass litigation lawyer.

    LitigationChambers Global Guide
  • He is very practical and transparent, and he communicates clearly.

    LitigationChambers Global Guide
  • Daan Lunsingh Scheurleer is an excellent lawyer. He is very seasoned in class action defence, works very hard and has great strategic vision.

    LitigationChambers Global Guide

Ranked Individuals at Clifford Chance LLP (460)

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