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Rufus Abeln
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
3

Band 3

Arbitration

Netherlands

2 Years Ranked

5

Band 5

Litigation

Netherlands

2 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Europe 2025

About

Provided by Rufus Abeln

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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 corporate matters, commercial contracts and investments, as well as in related court proceedings, annulment and enforcement actions.

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.

Rufus also sits as abitrator in (international) arbitrations.

Career

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

Professional Memberships

Rufus is an Executive Board Member of the Dutch Arbitration Association. He is also a Member of the Corporate Litigation Association (Vereniging Corporate Litigation).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Arbitration - Netherlands

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

Rufus Abeln regularly acts for clients on commercial arbitration cases under a variety of rules, including CEPANI, NAI, SIAC and ICC. He is skilled at handling post-M&A and shareholder agreement disputes, with a particular focus on the energy sector.

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Litigation - Netherlands

5
Band 5
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.

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Strengths

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Rufus Abeln's devotion and knowledge are at a very high level.

Arbitration respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Rufus has a great strategic mind and is a hardworking lawyer, with an exceptional eye for detail and possibilities to win the case.

Arbitration respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Rufus Abeln always provides concrete guidance, strong advice and convincing arguments. He leaves nothing to chance and anticipates every move of his opponents.

Arbitration respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Rufus is extremely sharp and responsive. He has an eye for detail and never forgets the total picture. He is a very strong business thinker and an excellent strategist.

Arbitration respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Rufus Abeln clearly understands the business and interests of his clients. He is super responsive, decisive and convincing, as well as being a great strategic thinker to have on your side.

Arbitration respondent
Chambers Global Guide

No matter how detailed the submission or the evidence is, he stays extremely sharp and always adds significant value.

Litigation respondent
Chambers Global Guide

He shows genuine commitment to understanding the client’s position and offering clear, practical guidance. His legal analysis is thorough, well structured and strategically sound.

Litigation respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Every action and bit of advice from him is well considered, strategically sound and tailormade to our business goals.

Litigation respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Rufus Abeln is my go-to lawyer for litigation when it really matters.

Litigation respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Rufus Abeln provides clear guidance, wins arguments and has confidence in the strategy we should adopt. He always thinks several steps ahead of the other side.

Litigation respondent
Chambers Global Guide

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