NautaDutilh
NautaDutilh has strong expertise across a variety of sectors, including energy, finance, and construction, allowing the firm to expertly advise clients in these sectors on all aspects of arbitration. The practice handles both international and national cases and is particularly known for representing clients in investment arbitrations. The team handles both arbitrations with a seat in the Netherlands and the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. Investment arbitration specialist Mirjam Van de Hel-Koedoot leads the practice and frequently acts as lead counsel in high-stakes enforcement and set-aside proceedings. Kasper Krzeminski is also key to the team, focusing on energy and construction disputes as well as cross-border enforcement matters. Freerk Vermeulen, Paul Olden, and Barbara Rumora-Scheltema are all involved in different aspects of arbitration proceedings for the firm.
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Testimonials
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- 'Nauta is definitely among the leading arbitration practices in the Netherlands. I have often worked with them and have never seen any lawyer who did not meet the highest expectations.'
- 'Mirjam van de Hel-Koedoot is the perfect choice for both commercial and investment treaty arbitration. If you have her on your side, you can be sure of always being one step ahead of your opponents. She is not only an outstanding lawyer, but also a person you want to work with.'
- 'The team is unfailingly responsive and client-oriented. They have sharp analytical skills, and they are strategic thinkers.'
- 'Freerk Vermeulen is an exceptional appellate advocate. His experience and expertise shows through in his advice to clients. Mirjam van de Hel-Koedoot is a strong team leader and writer. She is also a true pleasure to work with.'
- 'Local expertise with an international outlook. Very dedicated legal professionals, with astute industry knowledge across many sectors.'
- 'Kasper Krzeminski is very smart, dedicated to his clients' cause, and easy to work with.'
- 'The arbitration team of NautaDutilh is very knowledgeable and strong. Their analysis of the case is to the point and understandable for both people with and without specific legal knowledge.'
- 'Mirjam van de Hel-Koedoot has strong analytical skills, is to the point in discussions and takes a firm position during legal proceedings. Her legal capabilities to address any questions from the court or counter-party are excellent.'
Key clients
- NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine
- Everest Estate LLC
- Royal Dutch Shell
- LC Corp B.V.
- PJSC Aeroport Belbek
- Nationale-Nederlanden Levensverzekering Maatschappij N.V.
- Cygne B.V.
- Digital Enterprises
- Anatoli Stati; Gabriel Stati; Ascom Group S.A.; Terra Raf Trans Traiding Ltd.
- Fynerdale Holdings B.V.
- HAL Holding
- Eneco
- Neste Engineering Solutions Oy
- OOS International
- BioGeneration Ventures
Work highlights
- Representing NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine in set-aside proceedings initiated by the Russian Federation with respect to a partial award in which the Russian Federation was found liable for its seizure of Naftogaz's Crimean assets following Russia's annexation of Crimea.
- Representing LC Corp B.V., a Dutch investor, with respect to an anti-arbitration injunction initiated by Poland on the basis of the Achmea case law from the European Court of Justice.
- Representing OOS International companies as claimants against Chinese and Dutch parties in an international arbitration conducted under the SIAC Arbitration Rules seated in Singapore relating to a high-value joint venture dispute in the offshore wind industry.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mirjam van de Hel-Koedoot