LAWYER PROFILE

Richard de Haan

Europe 2026

A&O Shearman

Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation

Netherlands

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Richard specialises in dispute resolution with an emphasis on corporate and company law litigation, securities litigation and directors' and professional liability.

He has a wide range of experience in litigation related to public takeover bids and other corporate transactions, shareholder activism/battles and other corporate governance related litigation, particularly before the Enterprise Chamber in Amsterdam. Richard advises and represents both public (listed and non-listed) and private companies. His clients include KPN, De Persgroep, Mecom, ABN AMRO and Rabobank.

He joined the firm in 2000 and has worked in our Amsterdam and New York offices. He publishes regularly and is a member of the Dutch Association for Corporate Litigation.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Litigation - Netherlands

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Richard de Haan acts for clients on litigation concerning expropriation and director liability claims. He additionally advises on high-profile cases with financial and public law considerations, as well as mass damages actions.

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Strengths

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He offers excellent support, is very quick and focuses on the essence of the case.
LitigationChambers European Guide
Richard de Haan is straightforward and thinks carefully before he answers or gives advice. He also looks to the future so that you do not regret your own decision.
LitigationChambers European Guide
Richard de Haan is a good and seasoned litigator.
LitigationChambers European Guide