NautaDutilh‘s dispute resolution practice is led by Freerk Vermeulen who is known for his Supreme Court litigation expertise and his knowledge of corporate, commercial, and climate change litigation. Frans Overkleeft is a go-to contact for dismissal claims and inquiry proceedings, while Paul Olden is well versed in securities litigation and collective settlements for mass claims. The team is adept at both class actions and collective actions, acting as defence counsel for its international client base. Philip Malanczuk is also noted and specialises in cartel damages.
Testimonials
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‘Nauta has excellent litigators, very experienced, good knowledge of the market and extremely good availability. ’
‘Philip Malanczuk is excellent. ’
Key clients
- ABN AMRO
- Royal Dutch Shell
- Airbus
- Triodos Bank
- Petrobras
- Rabobank
- Braskem
- ASR
- Lufthansa
Work highlights
- Acting as counsel to petrochemicals company Braskem as defendant in a case before the Dutch courts that was brought by a group of Brazilian residents of Maceió over cracks and sinking ground near salt mines in that city.
- Represented Prime Oil & Gas in a securities class action brought by a Dutch claim foundation against Petrobras and certain other defendants, securing a dismissal of claims.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Freerk Vermeulen