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Gerben Smit

Gerben Smit

Europe 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation

Netherlands

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Gerben Smit is an expert in international contract law and specialises in commercial litigation and arbitration. His practice covers the full range of commercial dispute resolution, with an emphasis on contractual liability, (financial) product liability, follow-on (cartel) damage claims and M&A-related disputes.

Career

Gerben was a senior associate in the litigation and corporate departments of Allen & Overy and a Legal Counsel at a Dutch producer of wind turbines before joining Stek in 2010.

Professional Memberships

Dutch Bar Association, International Bar Association, Corporate Litigation Association, Financial Law Association, Dutch Litigation Association.

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Chambers European Guide

Litigation - Netherlands

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Gerben Smit acts for clients on follow-on damages litigation and third-party indemnification proceedings. He has further experience in contractual and competition disputes.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Gerben Smit is very smart and a nice lawyer to work with.

    LitigationChambers European Guide

  • He balances the litigation process very well with alternative routes and potential solutions, taking into account certain complexities and involving experts in various fields.

    LitigationChambers European Guide

  • Gerben Smit is a great litigator who delivers great results.

    LitigationChambers European Guide

Ranked Individuals at Stek (14)

Netherlands

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