International & Cross-Border Disputes | Global

De Brauw also boast a stellar disputes practice, comprising of top-rated teams in litigation, competition, white-collar crime and arbitration. The law firm acts in complex international litigation and class action cases, as well as investigation matters, which involve the handling of cross-border issues in white-collar crime and IP contexts. Its arbitration team is well-versed in handling disputes under ICSID, NAI, ICC and UNCITRAL rules, as well as being particularly active in energy-sector arbitration.

A well-respected firm headquartered in the Netherlands, Houthoff incorporates a significant international perspective into its practice. Offices in Amsterdam and Rotterdam provide a full-service scope, are well established in the local market and have capacity to lead cross-border work, routinely advising on Dutch legal aspects of complex international matters. Houthoff has offices in Brussels, London and New York in order to maintain strong relationships abroad, and the law firm also has a dedicated regional focus within its practice, with teams focusing on China, Japan, Korea, Latin America and other parts of Europe. Houthoff frequently coordinates with leading firms in other jurisdictions, and as the Netherlands exclusive member of the elite 'Lex Mundi' network, Houthoff is also able to call on expertise from across that global platform.

A&O Shearman, with its full-service offering and ability to offer an integrated well-coordinated service, is a top-rated international law firm in the Netherlands. The firm is a highly popular choice for clients given its noteworthy cross-border capability. The Netherlands office plays a vital role within the law firm's wider global strategy, acting for major Dutch multinational and international clients on both outbound and inbound matters. Clients commend its ability to lead multi-jurisdictional deals, noting that the team coordinates seamlessly with other offices across the law firm's international network. A&O Shearman in the Netherlands is a market leader in cross-border transactions, and its corporate practice handles high-end projects covering multiple jurisdictions.

The law firm has particular expertise in corporate/M&A, advising on multinational deals in the technology, private equity and manufacturing sectors, and the team is also recognised as a market leader when it comes to capital markets, as well as possessing considerable strength in tax matters. Alongside its transactional prowess, the law firm is equally commended for its excellence in financing, having emerged as a top-tier firm in banking and finance, project finance and investment funds, as well as demonstrating merit in regulatory finance and real estate.

The firm is also highly rated for its work relating to disputes, white-collar crime and investigations, in which it adopts international roles involving a number of European and global-wide jurisdictions. Its top-tier arbitration practice is also well known for handling complex, high-value contractual disputes before the ICC and NAI, as well as cases governed by UNCITRAL rules.

Like other Loyens & Loeff offices, the Netherlands practice enjoys an excellent reputation for its work on tax matters, and the Amsterdam team, which is closely integrated with tax experts in the firm's other offices, is regarded as a true international player in tax law. The law firm is also recognised for its transactional capabilities across corporate/M&A, private equity and energy-related matters, acting for a varied client base of Dutch and international entities.

Pels Rijcken is a well-respected law firm in the Netherlands, based in The Hague. Through its stellar litigation practice, the firm is particularly noted for advising clients from the public sector and for representing clients before the Supreme Court. They are well versed in advising across a range of international law cases which span jurisdictions, with strong expertise in high-profile environmental disputes and international human rights cases. Class actions and mass damages claims are another significant element of their practice, and the firm is also well-versed in matters relating to tax and financial litigation, bankruptcy proceedings and commercial suits.

Alongside its top-tier litigation practice, Pels Rijcken fields a strong international arbitration team, focused on advising public sector clients, and they are skilled in advising in construction arbitration in the real estate, maritime and infrastructure sectors.

Stibbe is a highly respected law firm in the Netherlands, with the Amsterdam office fulfilling an important role within the firm's Benelux-wide presence, which also incorporates highly rated practices in Belgium and Luxembourg. The law firm acts on impressive cross-border matters through its capacity to lead multi-jurisdictional transactions and to advise international clients investing in the Dutch market. Stibbe's international platform includes an office in London, and the team coordinates closely with colleagues or with other leading firms outside the firm's home jurisdictions.

Clifford Chance has robust capabilities in handling a range of dispute work. The team are noted for their strong litigation practice, particularly in disputes and class actions spanning across Europe. The firm works with an impressive base of clients, including leading financial institutions and technology companies.

The law firm is also noted for its solid real estate practice, and boasts a competent international arbitration practice, advising clients on post-M&A and construction disputes, as well as investment treaty arbitrations.

Alongside this, Freshfields has a solid dispute resolution capabilities. The firm has the capacity to handle complex multi-jurisdictional disputes, spanning Europe and Asia, amongst other jurisdictions. Freshfields works with a host of impressive names on the contentious front, including leading financial institutions.

Linklaters is a widely respected international law firm, with the Amsterdam office playing an important role in the law firm's European strength. The Dutch practice attracts multinational and international clients with its extensive global resources for handling both inbound and outbound matters. One great source of appeal for the law firm is its ability to coordinate with peers across its large, high-quality international network, covering major financial centres and emerging markets.

Linklaters is particularly noted for their cross-border capabilities across M&A, restructurings and complex transactions for corporates, governments and sovereign wealth funds.

On the contentious side, the law firm fields competent international arbitration and litigation teams who often handle post-M&A disputes, enforcement proceedings, high profile class actions, financial disputes, damages claims, and bankruptcy-related litigation.

Van Doorne is an independent Amsterdam based law firm that have a strong disputes practice across key contentious areas. Through their membership in a variety of international networks, including WSG, IBA and ITechLaw, the firm have built strong relationships with firms across jurisdictions which enable them coordinate effectively on cross-border matters and to service clients' international needs. With an additional office situated in London, Van Doorne is particularly well placed to assist UK and US clients with Dutch law related issues.

Van Doorne is noted for its strong capabilities across both international arbitration and litigation. Its robust arbitration practice combines strength in commercial arbitration proceedings and assisting clients with investment treaty and construction arbitrations. The law firm also often represents clients in contractual disputes, shareholder litigation and contentious M&A mandates, and through its top-tier white-collar crime and corporate investigations practice, Van Doorne frequently advises clients on investigations into allegations of money laundering, bribery and fraud.