Gerard Meijer
Hall of fameLinklatersArbitration specialist Gerard Meijer leads the Amsterdam-based arbitration practice at Linklaters. Meijer is an authority on Dutch law arbitration and is well versed in acting as counsel to domestic and international companies and governmental bodies. Other names to note include Daniella Strik and Bart Fleuren. Strik is the go-to for finance and energy-related arbitrations, and also excels in investor-state disputes. Fleuren is experienced in assisting clients with the enforcement of arbitral awards and setting aside proceedings. Bo Ra Hoebeke left the practice in March 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘Bart Fleuren is a magnificent lawyer, whose work cannot be overestimated. ’
‘A top-notch, fantastic team comprised of very bright and hard-working team members across all levels. Having worked with them closely over the past two years I can confirm they are a class act and up there with the very best for high-value, complex international arbitration. ’
‘Gerard Meijer leads the team and is an effective strategist whose many years of experience result in sound judgement. His experience allows him to bring a sense of calm to hostile high-value disputes. He is always two steps ahead of everyone else.’
‘Gerard Meijer is the leading practitioner in this field in the Netherlands. He is excellent! I have worked with him for over 10 years and he continues to impress.’
‘The team left us with a very profound impression due to their professional competence, team collaboration capabilities, and the warmth and friendliness towards clients. They consistently provided prompt and clear communication, ensuring that we were kept well-informed at every stage of the process. Their dedication to transparency helped build trust and maintain a strong collaborative relationship throughout. Meanwhile, the team demonstrated an exceptional depth of knowledge and expertise across a wide range of legal domains. This versatility allowed them to handle intricate legal matters with confidence.’
‘Each individual in the team has demonstrated exceptional professional competence, offering invaluable support and assistance throughout our engagement. Particularly noteworthy is Gerard Meijer whose leadership and expertise have been instrumental to our win. He not only has extensive experience in managing cross-border and complex cases, but he is also adept at navigating the intricate legal issues that arise from the involvement of multiple jurisdictions.’
Key clients
- CC/Devas (Mauritius) Ltd.
- Devas Employees Mauritius Private Ltd.
- Telcom Devas Mauritius Ltd.
- Sina Hong Kong Limited
- Chevron Corporation and Texaco Petroleum Company
- Devas Multimedia America, Inc.
- Monsoon Blocking Storage, Inc.
- Mer St Maarten B.V.
- Lotamblau Investments B.V. (formerly Capabel Solutionss Works B.V.
Work highlights
- Represented Chevron Corporation and Texaco Petroleum Company in high-profile, multibillion-dollar setting aside proceedings, and in underlying investment arbitral proceedings.
- Represented Sina HK in successful setting aside proceedings in front of both the Court of Appeal and the Dutch Supreme Court against an interim and final award that awarded around $115m to Sina HK’s counterparty.
- Represented the Devas Shareholders in a successful high-profile setting aside proceeding up to the Dutch Supreme Court in relation to a billion-dollar UNCITRAL arbitration claim under the Mauritius-India BIT in 2012.
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Gerard Meijer