Lawyers
Gerben Smit
- Phone+31 20 530 5200
- Email[email protected]
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