Höcker Advocaten
Centred on commercial and corporate litigation, the dispute resolution practice at Höcker Advocaten is led by litigator Marc Wolters, who is known for his strength in corporate disputes, especially concerning the nationalisation of banks. The other primary team member is Jolien van Woudenberg, who is experienced in handling contractual disputes and is frequently appointed by the Enterprise Chamber in relation to mismanagement and director’s liability cases. The two collaborate in representing clients ranging from listed companies to NGOs and semi-public organisations, as well as individuals.
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Testimonials
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‘Personal approach, fast analysis of the (mostly complex) issues. Easily accessible both by email and telephone.’
‘The team consists of very passionate litigators who are involved in the matter at hand.’
‘I worked with Marc Wolters, who is a very knowledgeable lawyer and a good strategic thinker. It is a pleasure to work with him.’
‘Höcker Advocaten has a very good team with diverse specialists who also can work together very well. If someone is on holiday, we do not have to wait, but a colleague takes over in a very capable way. They are quick and pleasant to work with, and also able to deal with the many strategic questions that we have.’
‘Marc Wolters is an excellent lawyer - a very good strategic thinker, quick and not afraid.’
'Jolien van Woudenberg is very service oriented and an excellent lawyer with broad skills.'
Key clients
- Stichting Urgenda
- Recalcico
- Stichting GOWP
- Omnicom
- TCC Global
- Stichting de Thuiskopie
- European Commission
- Swapschade
- Sony Interactive Entertainment Benelux
- Buma/Stemra
- Bondis
- Momo
- Stichting Brein
Work highlights
- Representing two bankruptcy trustees in various lawsuits against Angolan billionaire Isabel dos Santos stemming from corruption.
- Representing 45 international investors in a case concerning the compensation of bond holders in the amount of €800 million in connection with the 2013 nationalisation of SNS Reaal.
- Represented Stichting GOWP on behalf of 320 parties in four separate proceedings before the Courts of Appeal in Amsterdam, Arnhem-Leeuwarden and Den Bosch against ABN AMRO Bank, Rabobank, SNS Bank and Van Lanschot Bank.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marc Wolters