De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek represents major entities in international and national complex construction disputes. Over the last year, the team has increasingly been handling climate transition projects, as well as matters concerning the Netherlands' nitrogen situation, as part of its construction practice. Arbitration involving offshore oil platforms and constructions of factories are some of the key highlights of the practice’s work. The firm is also adept at assisting with projects in distress, enabling companies to complete projects or avoid disruption. Bommel van der Bend leads the practice and is renowned for his skills in public procurement law and handles the practice’s most complex construction disputes. Matthias Kuscher is a go-to for both construction and energy arbitrations, he is especially known for his work on international disputes. Sebastien Davys-Brown is also noted for his expertise in projects, assisting with projects in distress, advising on project disputes, and aiding with regulatory issues.
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Testimonials
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‘A team that provides excellent legal advice considering the issue at hand as well as the bigger picture, which enables that an informed decision can be taken.’
‘Sebastien Davys Brown and Bommel van der Bend who are both sharp analysts with excellent legal knowledge who provide clear advice on the issues at hand and with whom, last but not least, it is a pleasure to work with.’
‘Sebastian Davys-Brown made himself available as required - regardless if he has a filled agenda - as and when useful. ’
‘De Brauw team provides rigorous legal analyses and experienced legal advice on our complex construction project which has been terminated due to the failure of the main contractor. The team of experts undertakes for us thorough and objective assessments and provides the strategic legal advice that helps our management team to mitigate the risks, makes the decisions and enhance our position in the dispute.’
‘Bommel van der Bend and Sebastien Davys-Brown are the experts in the field of construction disputes. Our team values their proactive approach and clear communication lines. With their knowledge and experience in the complex disputes in the construction sector like our case and based on the integrated legal approach, we feel confident in the services provided by them and their team.’
‘We engage de Brauw for advise and preparation of litigation in a large construction contract. De Brauw works with an excellent, partly native English speaking team with extensive experience both in construction and the FIDIC contract types. There input, advise and guidance has been, and still is of great importance for a successful continuation and conclusion of all legal issues.’
‘Sebastien Davys-Brown and Bommel van der Bent are in good coordination in the lead, Sebastien is de FIDIC specialist, Bommel is the lead connection for the Dutch law. Clear discussions, adequate timing in response time and availability.’
‘Knowledgeable in the field of (offshore) construction and creative in making new contract formats.’
Key clients
- Schiphol Airport
- TenneT
- N.V. Nederlands Gasunie
- Foundation Preparation PALLAS-reactor
- Novolipetsk Steel Company
- PJSC Nolipetsk Steel
- Royal Duyvis Wiener
- EemsEnergy B.V
Work highlights
- Advised TenneT on the procurement of offshore installation and transportation capacity for its 2GW project, one of the largest projects currently being undertaken in Europe, costing more than €50bn.
- Advised Gasunie on the construction and connection of two Floating Storage Regasification Units in Eemshaven.
- Advising Schiphol on the planned new terminal and completion of the A Pier over the last four years.
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Bommel van der Bend