The arbitration team at Linklaters is an integral part of the firm’s global arbitration practice and excels in the sphere of international arbitration and cross-border enforcement. The practice handles a large number of set-aside proceedings and cassation proceedings, and has particular expertise in oil and gas and joint venture disputes. High-value and complex commercial and investment arbitrations make up the majority of the practice’s work. Practice head and arbitration specialist Gerard Meijer is an authority on Dutch law-related arbitrations and is routinely involved in high-stakes international arbitrations. Daniella Strik focuses on cases involving financial institutions and the energy sector, as well as having experience in notable investor state disputes. Bo Ra Hoebeke advises corporations and large investment companies, as well as handling commercial arbitration. Another key member of the team is Bart Fleuren, who is well versed in arbitration-related Dutch court proceedings.
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‘The close-knit, personable and hugely dedicated team in Linklaters' arbitration practice in the Netherlands work together seamlessly, bringing in expertise where necessary from their cassation experts, while keeping on top of the detail and process in a large matter.’
- 'Gerard Meijer is a brilliant legal thinker and gives sound and reliable advice.'
- 'I would like to give special mention to Bo Ra Hoebeke, whose standout advocacy led to a favourable ruling. She is calm, collected and deeply knowledgeable, and is an absolute pleasure to work with.'
‘The team have fantastic experience and the in-depth knowledge needed to give top-level advice at all stages of a dispute. Linklaters advised us on a highly complex international arbitration. The team approached the challenge in a very collaborative manner, coming up with some great, innovative ideas to achieve the result that we needed.’
‘Gerard Meijer has an incredible understanding of complex disputes involving cross-border aspects and has vast experience, which allows him to advise on how to use the procedural rules to achieve the best outcome. A great strategic thinker.’
'Gerard Meijer is the top practitioner in the country in set-aside proceedings. He is exceptional! I highly recommend him.'
Key clients
- CC/Devas (Mauritius) Ltd., Devas Employees Mauritius Private Ltd., and Telcom Devas Mauritius Ltd.
- Sina Hong Kong Limited
- Chevron Corporation and Texaco Petroleum Company
- Merck Sharp & Dohme (IA) LLC
- Eni S.p.A.
- Devas Multimedia America, Inc.
- Monsoon Blocking Storage, Inc.
Work highlights
- Representing Chevron Corporation and Texaco Petroleum Company in high-profile, multi-billion-dollar set-aside proceedings, and in underlying investment arbitration proceedings.
- Representing Merck Sharp & Dohme (IA) LLC in set-aside proceedings in the Netherlands filed by the Republic of Ecuador with respect to arbitral awards issued against Ecuador in an investment arbitration.
- Represented the Devas shareholders in the high-profile set-aside proceedings before the Dutch Supreme Court in relation to a billion-dollar UNCITRAL arbitration claim brought under the Mauritius-India BIT in 2012, which resulted in a USD 111 million award whose international enforcement is currently being resisted by India.
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Gerard Meijer