BarentsKrans' arbitration group handles proceedings before a number of different institutions including the ICC, UNCITRAL, SIAC and the Netherlands Arbitration Institute. The team is experienced in handling arbitration proceedings in relation to energy, telecoms and construction. Post-M&A arbitration also form a key part of the practice. Rieme-Jan Tjittes leads the team and is an arbitration specialist who often handles international arbitrations and is an expert in commercial contract law. Annelies van der Ploeg handles commercial contract-related arbitration proceedings.

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  • ‘Very strong team with bright lawyers who want to win the case.’

  • ‘Rieme-Jan Tjittes stands out. He is very bright, knows how to win a case and has a great sense of humour. ’

  • ‘Its empathy, perseverance and, above all, knowledge and drive are very positive.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rieme-Jan Tjittes

Other key lawyers

Annelies van der Ploeg