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Rufus Abeln
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1 Years Ranked

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Arbitration

Netherlands

1 Years Ranked

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Practice Areas

Rufus Abeln acts for clients in corporate and commercial disputes, both in (international) arbitration and in litigation before courts. He has vast experience representing clients in complex disputes arising from corporate transactions and international business.

He often acts as counsel in M&A disputes and joint venture/shareholder disputes, Enterprise Chamber proceedings, and matters on corporate fraud and director’s liability. Rufus also has extensive experience in (international) arbitration on commercial contracts and investments, and in related court proceedings and enforcement.

Rufus has represented clients that are active in various industries and include (multinational) corporates, private equity firms, investors and entrepreneurs, as well as executive and non-executive directors.

Career

Prior to joining Lemstra Van der Korst, Rufus was a partner at a disputes firm in Amsterdam for 5 years and before that he was with De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek in Amsterdam and Singapore.

Professional Memberships

Rufus is a Board Member of the Dutch Arbitration Association, as well as a member of the Corporate Litigation Association (Vereniging Corporate Litigation).

Chambers Review

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Arbitration - Netherlands

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Up and Coming
Individual Editorial

Rufus Abeln regularly acts for clients on commercial arbitration cases under a variety of rules, including CEPANI and ICC. He is skilled at handling post-M&A and shareholder agreement disputes, with a particular focus on the energy sector. He joined Lemstra Van der Korst in January 2025 after having worked at Ysquare.

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Litigation - Netherlands

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Individual Editorial

Rufus Abeln is recognised for his skilful handling of corporate litigation matters. He is often sought out by clients for representation in post-M&A and contractual disputes, as well as damages claims. He joined Lemstra Van der Korst in January 2025 after having worked at Ysquare.

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Strengths

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We are always happy with Rufus Abeln's support and his ability to take care of matters in a proper manner. He has good analytical skills and knows when to liaise with the client.

Arbitration respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Rufus Abeln is a very talented lawyer.

Arbitration respondent
Chambers Global Guide

In my experience, Rufus Abeln is incredible. He turns around huge documents quickly and has careful and consistent oversight on everything. He is already informed before push comes to shove.

Arbitration respondent
Chambers Global Guide

We get the feeling Rufus Abeln will fight for us in a case and get the best result.

Arbitration respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Rufus Abeln has in-depth knowledge of the case and always provides a high level of service. He takes a strategic view and guides us in procedures, in addition to processing all the legal details.

Arbitration respondent
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Rufus Abeln has very strong strategic and tactical insight. He is extremely sharp and to the point and is always aware of the business implications.

Litigation respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Rufus Abeln is firm, diplomatic, extremely well prepared, very convincing and only uses sound arguments. I feel extremely comfortable with him on my side.

Litigation respondent
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Rufus Abeln consistently provides quality advice that fits the circumstances precisely.

Litigation respondent
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In Rufus Abeln, we find a great combination of all the skills we seek in a disputes lawyer. He is our main lawyer to go to when there is an international dispute.

Litigation respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Rufus Abeln is a very hands-on and extremely knowledgeable litigator who understands the business and interests of his clients very well. He is decisive, responsive and provides clear guidance.

Litigation respondent
Chambers Global Guide

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