Willem Heemskerk

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 1

Litigation

Netherlands

1 Years Ranked

Band 3

Arbitration

Netherlands

1 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2025

About

Provided by Willem Heemskerk

Europe

Practice Areas

Willem Heemskerk has been with Pels Rijcken since 1992 and is one of the most experienced litigators in the Netherlands. He handles complex civil law disputes for mainly large national and international companies. His areas of expertise include liability, damage & insurance, professional liability, attachment, collection and enforcement, and media law. Willem acts as counsel both in adjudication as well as arbitral proceedings.

He is regarded as a leading expert in Dutch civil procedural law; he has many publications to his name, was the Vice President of the Dutch State Advisory Committee on procedural law, and regularly serves as expert in foreign proceedings. For many years, Willem is ranked in Band 1 for Dispute Resolution in the Chambers Europe Guide and as Leading Individual for Dispute Resolution: Commercial Litigation in The Legal 500 Guide. In late 2018, Willem was recognised as the “Best Litigator in the Netherlands” in an election organised by the VIA.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Litigation - Netherlands

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Willem Heemskerk is one of the leading lawyers in the Netherlands for mass damages claims and class action proceedings, predominantly acting for defendants.

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Arbitration - Netherlands

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Willem Heemskerk acts on arbitration proceedings before the ICC and NAI. He is experienced in handling setting aside proceedings, as well as disputes related to contractual agreements and environmental damages.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is very commanding and inspires confidence in his clients.

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

Willem Heemskerk is a brilliant civil litigator.

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

Willem Heemskerk exudes experience and calmness and is a really trusted adviser.

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

Willem Heemskerk can quickly grasp a complicated case and convey it clearly. He is always easily accessible, responds quickly and keeps you informed of developments.

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

Willem Heemskerk is an experienced, inspiring leader with very good insight into the case.

Arbitration respondent
Chambers European Guide

Willem Heemskerk is a very experienced and amiable lawyer who provides excellent legal advice and represents the specific interests of the client. He is also decisive when it comes to strategy.

Arbitration respondent
Chambers European Guide

Willem Heemskerk is an excellent lawyer in terms of both oral and written advocacy. He really masters the subject and is able to supervise and lead the team in the proceedings.

Arbitration respondent
Chambers European Guide

We have a pleasant working relationship with Willem Heemskerk. He keeps us updated at all times and is very easy to talk to.

Arbitration respondent
Chambers European Guide

He maintains a holistic overview and gives space to everyone to play their role. He is flexible and can quickly turn around drafts and incorporate new evidence or facts.

Arbitration respondent
Chambers European Guide

He is very commanding and inspires confidence in his clients.

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

Willem Heemskerk is a brilliant civil litigator.

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

Willem Heemskerk exudes experience and calmness and is a really trusted adviser.

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

Willem Heemskerk can quickly grasp a complicated case and convey it clearly. He is always easily accessible, responds quickly and keeps you informed of developments.

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

Willem Heemskerk is an experienced, inspiring leader with very good insight into the case.

Arbitration respondent
Chambers European Guide

Willem Heemskerk is a very experienced and amiable lawyer who provides excellent legal advice and represents the specific interests of the client. He is also decisive when it comes to strategy.

Arbitration respondent
Chambers European Guide

Willem Heemskerk is an excellent lawyer in terms of both oral and written advocacy. He really masters the subject and is able to supervise and lead the team in the proceedings.

Arbitration respondent
Chambers European Guide

We have a pleasant working relationship with Willem Heemskerk. He keeps us updated at all times and is very easy to talk to.

Arbitration respondent
Chambers European Guide

He maintains a holistic overview and gives space to everyone to play their role. He is flexible and can quickly turn around drafts and incorporate new evidence or facts.

Arbitration respondent
Chambers European Guide

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Chambers Review

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Litigation - Netherlands

Individual Editorial

Arbitration - Netherlands

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