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Provided by David Heems
David is an experienced litigator and restructuring specialist with a strong international practice, advising clients on high value disputes across the commercial, finance and insolvency spectrum. He is regularly instructed in complex matters involving directors’ liability, financial reporting, corporate governance and contentious restructuring issues. His work often has a cross border dimension, and he has acted for stakeholders in major multinational restructurings and insolvency proceedings.
David combines deep courtroom experience with strong restructuring expertise, enabling him to guide clients through disputes arising from financial distress, governance conflicts and multijurisdictional enforcement.
He is also closely engaged in the development of international insolvency practice. David serves on the Insolvency Committee of the International Bar Association and is a regular lecturer and author on cross border insolvency, litigation strategy and commercial dispute resolution. He is the co author of a leading commentary on the actio pauliana.
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David Heems demonstrates particular prowess representing creditors and debtors in insolvency-related litigation. He also handles corporate and contractual disputes for Dutch and international clients, as well as mass damages claims.
Provided by Chambers
He keeps coming up with alternative steps and angles as the case progresses.
David Heems is an excellent lawyer who goes the extra mile.
We are impressed by his comprehensive expertise. He is able to deliver strategic solutions, even in the most stressful scenarios.
David is very responsive and very involved in every detail of the matter, which allows him to clearly oversee our position in the matter.
David Heems is super responsive and commercial in finding solutions. He has the killer combo of being an excellent litigator and a transactional lawyer.
He keeps coming up with alternative steps and angles as the case progresses.
David Heems is an excellent lawyer who goes the extra mile.
We are impressed by his comprehensive expertise. He is able to deliver strategic solutions, even in the most stressful scenarios.
David is very responsive and very involved in every detail of the matter, which allows him to clearly oversee our position in the matter.
David Heems is super responsive and commercial in finding solutions. He has the killer combo of being an excellent litigator and a transactional lawyer.