Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation

NautaDutilh

NautaDutilh's dispute resolution team is led out of Amsterdam by disputes expert Freerk Vermeulen, who is known for his specialism in Supreme Court litigation. The team often advises on complex cross-border disputes and group claims involving international laws. The team is also known for its strength in arbitration-related litigation, which is handled by Vermeulen, Kasper Krzeminski and Mirjam van de Hel-Koedoot. As a full-service practice, it often leverages the strengths of the firm's other departments, such as drawing upon the skills of its insurance and financial services teams. Frans Overkleeft is the go-to for corporate litigation and transaction-related disputes, while Krzeminski handles energy, construction and finance-related contentious matters. Philip Malanczuk is well versed in cartel damages cases and Marieke Faber focuses on climate change litigation, especially within the financial sector.

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'The team has deep valuable legal expertise and is skilled at working collaboratively with other counsel.’
‘Frans Overkleeft is terrific.’
‘NautaDutilh offers client-focused and down-to-earth support in corporate and commercial litigation. Very thoughtful in the strategy and tactics of the litigation, with always all the bases covered. They leverage the full-service capabilities of their firm efficiently.’
‘Frans Overkleeft and Rutger Kalsbeek stand out in quality of their work and dedication to their clients.’
‘We worked closely with Frans Overkleeft. Frans is extremely knowledgeable in his field of expertise, a procedural strategist. He understands his client’s interests well. He is very convincing and someone you can really rely on him to be in control. He works very meticulously, wraps up matters neatly and responds quickly.’
‘An intelligent group of litigators that always makes sure that disputes are approached purely factually. Not afraid to give push back to the client in the interest of a case.’
‘A brilliant Supreme Court litigation practice. A very talented and diverse team providing outstanding service to clients in complex cases involving complicated commercial and legal matters with an international angle. The advice is always precise, timely and clearly presented, while fitted to the specific needs of the client and the case.’
‘Freerk Vermeulen is an outstanding Supreme Court lawyer and team leader with the ability to grasp the most complex issues of the Supreme Court litigation in the most efficient manner. Freerk is always available to provide the client with advice in a very clear and timely manner. It is a great pleasure working with Freerk and his team.’

Key clients

ABN AMRO
Royal Dutch Shell
Airbus
McDermott
Petrobras
Rabobank
Vantiva
Naftogaz
Braskem
IATA (International Air Transport Association)

Work highlights

Advised Braskem as defendant on 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 the former CFO of Airbus in a securities class action initiated by Stichting Investor Loss Compensation (SILC) against Airbus and certain other parties.
Represented certain affiliates of McDermott in various proceedings before the Dutch courts relating to McDermott’s $2.6bn parallel cross-border debt restructuring plans.

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