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Real Estate: Construction

Netherlands

7 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Sjoerd Rutten

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Practice Areas

For many years Sjoerd Rutten is respected as a one of the leading lawyers in construction related contentious matters. Having focused on construction, project development, public procurement and PPP throughout his career, he is considered the go-to advisor for contractors, architects, engineers, project developers, sponsors and authorities seeking advice and representation in litigation, arbitration as well as on dispute prevention. Clients also come to him for the drafting of construction related contracts, while he is also an expert on all industry standard terms and conditions.

His experience includes big ticket litigation and arbitration, both as counsel and arbitrator, as well as of advising stakeholders in major projects on risk management and dispute avoidance/resolution during project construction. He serves as a court-appointed expert and is frequently asked for a second opinion. In arbitration he represents clients before all the relevant institutes, including the RvA (Raad van Arbitrage in Bouwgeschillen), and acts as an arbitrator in NAI and Unum tribunals.

Professional Memberships

Editing board of the Magazine for Construction Law

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Real Estate: Construction - Netherlands

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Band 2
Individual Editorial

Sjoerd Rutten is highly regarded for his work on development projects and for advising clients on contract negotiations. He offers additional experience in guiding clients through construction litigation proceedings.

Contributions

Latest contributions provided by Sjoerd Rutten

Global Practice Guide
Sjoerd Rutten
Anna Kapteijn
Peter Habraken
Authored by
Sjoerd Rutten, Anna Kapteijn, Peter Habraken
Article • May 2025
Global Practice Guide
Sjoerd Rutten
Anna Kapteijn
Peter Habraken
Authored by
Sjoerd Rutten, Anna Kapteijn, Peter Habraken
Article • May 2025
Global Practice Guide
Sjoerd Rutten
Peter Habraken
Anna Kapteijn
Authored by
Sjoerd Rutten, Peter Habraken, Anna Kapteijn
Article • May 2025

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