Van Doorne acts as lead counsel for the majority of its arbitration cases, focusing the practice on annulment and enforcement proceedings. Investment treaty disputes, cross-border mandates, and set-aside proceedings all form key parts of the practice. The team is also well versed in handling post-M&A and joint venture disputes. Rogier Schellaars and Bas van Zelst jointly lead the team; both also sit as arbitrators and have a wealth of experience in handling arbitration proceedings. Schellaars specialises in energy sector mandates and acts both for and against states, while van Zelst is an expert in construction-related disputes and investment arbitrations.
Testimonials
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‘Van Doorne runs a varied arbitration practice, which includes in particular a highly skilled team acting as counsel in post-arbitration litigation (enforcement and set-aside proceedings).’
‘Rogier Schellaars and Bas van Zelst are the key partners and a true pleasure to work with. They are open-minded, responsive and bring well-thought and effective solutions to the table.’
‘Clear communication, clear fee structure and great technical knowledge.’
‘Easy to reach out to, clear communication.’
'Problem-solving ability that goes beyond strictly legal matters. Knowledge of the market.'
Key clients
- Geosolutions B.V.
- Czech Republic
- Mr. Mohamed Abdel Raouf Bahgat
- PanAmericana Television S.A.
- Heerema Marine Contractors
- Royal Agrifirm Group B.V.
- Prorail
Work highlights
- Represented Panamericana Televisión S.A. as counsel of record in arbitral proceedings against the Republic of Peru.
- Represented GeoSolutions B.V in a major technology joint venture dispute concerning the Chinese version of Facebook (Weibo) and geolocation software connected thereto.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rogier Schellaars, Bas van Zelst