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Dispute resolution: class actions

Finch Dispute Resolution

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Finch Dispute Resolution was recently founded in October 2022 and specialises in dispute resolution, including class actions. The Utrecht-based firm is known for handling international class actions acting for claimants within the healthcare, finance, and energy sectors. Koen Rutten leads the practice and is praised for his expertise in class actions where he has represented institutional investors in damage claims and individuals in truck cartel claims. Stefan Holterman, Maarten Mussche, and Dieuwertje de Leeuw are all well versed in commercial litigation and co-lead the practice.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Finch specialises in corporate, commercial and financial litigation and some lawyers have a profound expertise in the field of class actions. Finch separates itself by combining a high quality work standard with a personal approach and human touch. ’

  • ‘Koen Rutten is a skilled and experienced class action lawyer. Apart from his extensive expertise he is a sincere, passionate, charismatic and persuasive advocate. He sees the bigger picture and focusses on solutions. He is able to simplify complex legal arguments and is an accessible and a creative partner. I would recommend him without any reservation. ’

  • ‘The Finch team is truly exceptional. A boutique firm with all the expertise and experience in collective redress that one could wish for. These unique characteristics give the team and Finch itself a strong strategic advantage. They have been involved in virtually all major cases in the Netherlands, enabling them to provide strategic advice at a level that sets them apart from regular dispute resolution firms. Their strategic capabilities and entrepreneurial mindset are a valuable addition to the Dutch legal profession.’

  • ‘Koen Rutten - Koen is a strategic pioneer within class/group actions in the Netherlands. His wealth of experience enables him to strategically navigate the evolving landscape of collective redress. With the Finch team, he offers a unique proposition in the Netherlands, thanks to the depth of knowledge and expertise within a boutique firm. His strategic skills and entrepreneurship make Koen the ideal partner to collaborate with on these types of cases.’

  • ‘Litigators by heart, fast, independent, down to earth, pragmatic, on the ball, respected among colleagues in the market and well connected, strategic thinkers, high level of integrity, experts in their fields, passionate about the law and litigation, they always have the their clients' best interest in mind and, above all: Finch's team are friendly, open, and very pleasant to work with. ’

  • ‘I have worked for over 10 years with Koen Rutten. No matter what happens in a case, you know that Koen is there for you as his client. He really has your back. You feel with Koen that you can really trust him and his advise. His deep knowledge of Dutch law and collective actions & settlements make him an outstanding lawyer. His extensive experience with collective actions & settlements is unique and unparalleled. When you work with Koen, you know that you work with one of the best lawyers in his field.’

  • ‘Koen Rutten - he's a superstar. Practical, extremely knowledgeable, highly strategic, and knows how to get results for his clients. He's my "go to" litigator in the Netherlands. ’

  • ‘Koen Rutten is always good on the legal substance, but even better on strategy. And don't underestimate his diplomatic skills! He is very strong in navigating complex matters in the best interest of his clients and also initiates things within the broader class action industry. Furthermore, he is responsive and a very nice guy to work with.’

Key clients

  • Deminor Recovery SARL
  • Stichting Antitrust Action Truck Cartel
  • GoBaxter B.V.
  • Stichting Belangenbehartiging Gedupeerden ECP
  • SleeperCharger Holding
  • Mobiclaim

Work highlights

  • Represented institutional investors in a claim for damages of approximately EUR 700 million against Steinhoff, members of its board and the chairman of its supervisory board.
  • Acting for clients who bought trucks from truck manufacturers involved in a long-running cartel incurring record fines of around EUR 3 billion by the European Commission.
  • Acting for consumers duped by banks who had taken out Swiss Franc loans while the Swiss Franc appreciated against the euro leading to a loss in value and resulting in damages valued approximately at EUR 300 million.

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Koen Rutten
Finch Dispute Resolution
Koen Rutten (1975) is a founding partner of Finch Dispute Resolution. He specializes in corporate, financial, and commercial dispute resolution. He specializes in company-law disputes, liability proceedings and corporate governance issues. He represents the interests of companies, shareholders, directors and officers, and supervisory directors. Koen also handles Post M&A disputes and inquiry proceedings at the Enterprise Chambers. He also litigates and advises on the Dutch Financial Supervision Act and the liability of financial institutions and supervisory authorities. Koen represents the interest of individuals, but also, he represents clients in class actions and bundled claims He has successfully handled multiple cases on behalf of investors and other victims of misconduct. Koen is the President of the Association for Mass Claims Litigators.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Koen Rutten, Stefan Holterman, Maarten Mussche, Dieuwertje de Leeuw

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