STAUNCH‘s team focuses on complex arbitrations, combining its lawyers’ international experience to advise on international cases, set-aside proceedings, and shareholder disputes. The boutique firm’s practice is led by Stefan Derksen, who excels in construction and finance-related arbitrations.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Staunch is a small firm dedicated to dispute resolution and because of its size can render effective and personalised legal services of a high quality.’
‘The team are commercial and creative, and operate a structure where the partners do a lot of the work, which ensures a high degree of quality.’
Key clients
- Caterpillar
- ProRail
Work highlights
- Representing Star Clippers in an ongoing high-stakes dispute with Croatian shipyard Brodosplit relating to the construction of the world’s largest sailing passenger vessel.
- Frequently representing Dutch railway infrastructure provider ProRail in construction arbitrations.