With a focus on ESG-related and financial litigation, the dispute resolution practice at NautaDutilh is a popular choice for many clients with complex, high-stakes cases that require knowledge of both Dutch and international law. The team is also strong in corporate litigation, which is handled by Frans Overkleeft and Paul Olden; Olden is known for his skill in transaction-related litigation, alongside director's liability proceedings, while Overkleeft typically leads on cross-border mandates. Practice head and Supreme Court litigator Freerk Vermeulen is an authority on ESG and climate change-related litigation, New York-based Marieke Faber closely assists Vermeulen in advising corporations and financial institutions on strategy in ESG cases, Kasper Krzeminski handles energy disputes, and Philip Malanczuk is experienced in cartel damages actions.
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- 'Marieke Faber provides good strategic advice and is very clear on her views with clients.'
- 'Great lawyers who are unique how they work closely together with the client's in-house team. They don't grandstand, but persuade the judge or arbitrator in an efficient way. No detail is overlooked.'
- 'The NautaDutilh team we work with has a very pleasant and practical approach. It maintains a very high level of service and is very responsive.'
- 'Frans Overkleeft is an excellent litigator and legal advisor. He has a perfect balance between involvement and professional distance and independence. We feel truly unburdened and well represented. His expert knowledge is also impressive.'
- 'The team is well equipped to deal with complex matters. They are business minded and easy to communicate with. They also adopt a pragmatic approach which is very useful.'
- 'Paul Olden and Marieke Faber have been very supportive in dealing with several complex matters for us. They are very business minded. I would highly recommend them.'
- 'The NautaDutilh litigation team are able to assist with complex and time-consuming litigation and are very capable of keeping their eye on the decisive factors of a case.'
- 'Clear, crisp advice. They keep a steady hand in the face of dramatic intimidation tactics.'
Key clients
- ABN AMRO
- Royal Dutch Shell
- Airbus
- Triodos Bank
- Petrobras
- Rabobank
- Red Bull
- Pollen Street Capital
- Braskem
- IATA (International Air Transport Association)
Work highlights
- Acted for Triodos Bank in obtaining an important judgment in Enterprise Court proceedings that cleared the way for Triodos Bank to pursue a listing of its depositary receipts on a multilateral trading facility.
- Representing Braskem, the 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 the claims.
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Freerk Vermeulen
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Frans Overkleeft
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Freerk Vermeulen