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Gerben Smit

Gerben Smit

Stek, Netherlands

Work Department

Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Position

Gerben is a every inch a litigator who stands out because of his solution-driven approach. Gerben’s practice covers the full range of corporate and commercial dispute resolution, with an emphasis on contractual liability, discovery proceedings, banking and finance litigation and follow-on (cartel) damage claims. Gerben has particular strengths in contract law and has ample experience acting for financial institutions and global (listed) companies active in the transportation, leisure, retail and industry sectors. He represents his clients in both local courts and before (international) arbitration tribunals.

Career

Stek (2010), Allen&Overy (2003)

Languages

Dutch, English

Memberships

Netherlands Bar (2003), Corporate Litigation Association, the Dutch Association for Procedural Law, International Bar Association (IBA).

Education

University of Groningen, Grotius Academy National and International Contracts (post doc)

Leisure

Running, field hockey

Mentions

Netherlands

Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation