Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV

Christina Muntinghe

Christina Muntinghe joined Pels Rijcken as a lawyer in 2006, where she focuses on various facets of European law. Christina has amassed years of practical experience in procurement law and also specialises in state aid law. She advises (local and regional) governments in complex projects, including area developments and sustainable and innovative energy projects, with which Christina has a special affinity given her technical background. Her approach is always focused on providing concrete and practical solutions that enable clients to achieve their objectives. Christina studied mechanical engineering at the University of Twente and graduated cum laude from Leiden University with a degree in Dutch law. Christina is a member of the Dutch Association for Procurement Law (NVvA), the Competition Law Association and the Dutch Association for European Law.

Pieter Stuijt

Pieter Stuijt is an attorney since 1986 he previously worked in London and Paris and came to Pels Rijcken in 1993. He has unique litigation experience in construction and procurement disputes both in arbitration before the Arbitration Board for Construction and in proceedings before the Dutch civil courts. With his team he handles over 90 procurement proceedings each year. This is a major part of all procurement disputes in the Netherlands. Practically all of the State’s procurement disputes are handled by him and his fellow practice group members. In addition, he has extensive experience in drawing up and assessing tender documents and construction contracts in high-profile projects and advises the State on construction and procurement regulations used in the Netherlands. He furthermore provides fit for purpose advise in complex questions of public procurement. Pieter is a regular speaker at conferences such as the leading annual Procurement Conference (NEVI/PIANOO) and the annual Best Value Conference.

Maarten van Rijn

Maarten van Rijn, attorney since 1991, partner since 2000, has an extensive track record in handling major construction and public procurement cases for public entities. He is regularly involved in the procurement of major projects in the area of infrastructure, accommodation and IT. He has extensive procurement and construction litigation experience. His clients include almost all departments of the State and many local and regional authorities. Maarten is a regular lecturer in the area of procurement law.