Stek
The energy sector is where the dispute resolution practice at Stek stands out. The team works together with the firm's energy regulatory and energy project groups to regularly assist energy companies, electricity network operators, and developers of renewable energy projects in disputes related to infrastructure projects, energy supply contracts, and installations. The team is also sought out by clients from the retail, aviation, and finance sectors. Competition litigation is another area of strength; the firm handles high-stakes multi-jurisdictional cartel cases and follow-on damages claims. Corporate litigator Jan Bart Van De Hel and contract law and tort disputes expert Gerben Smit co-lead the practice. Newly promoted partner Simon Boersen focuses on competition litigation.
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Testimonials
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‘Jan Bart van de Hel is always accessible, has a pragmatic mindset and an efficient approach. His availability and quick responses have been instrumental in keeping our legal cases on track and ensuring effective communication within the team. His pragmatic approach to problem-solving has not only streamlined our processes but also provided innovative solutions when we needed them the most. His efficiency is truly commendable, as he consistently delivers high-quality results in a timely manner.'
‘The Stek team consists of top-notch litigators who have a proactive and pragmatic approach to the high-profile cases they run. Compared to some of their peers, the Stek team are focused on getting the job done and on delivering results for the client, all in an extremely user-friendly way. The team is a pleasure to work with.’
‘Jan Bart van der Hel is an excellent litigator. Simon Boersen brings experience from the major litigation matters he has been involved in. Tanja Schasfoort is instrumental to the delivery of cases by the team at Stek.’
‘Stek's dispute resolution team has excellent knowledge of competition litigation. The team has a lot of experience with complex antitrust damages litigation in the Netherlands, both on the claimant and the defendant side. They are responsive, down to earth and fun to work with.’
‘Tanja Schasfoort is a talented lawyer who can get quickly to the core of an issue. She is very knowledgeable, energetic and a real pleasure to work with. Gerben Smit is a very experienced and trusted lawyer. He is also a great negotiator with great commercial awareness. Simon Boersen is a very organised and bright lawyer. He is also very responsive and reliable.’
‘There are several reasons that make Stek remarkable. Stek analyse complex matters meticulously and provide practical solutions from their unique perspective. Another element that makes Stek stand out is its young, dynamic team, consisting of talented lawyers with multi-dimensional and rich perspectives, who combine their deep business understanding with extensive legal skills. It acts in the most efficient ways when solving a legal matter with brilliant strategies.’
‘Jan Bart van de Hel has extensive experience in follow-on cartel damages claims. He identifies legal issues thoroughly and implements practical solutions effectively. He also provides high-quality service with exceptional communication.’
‘Specific thanks to Simon Boersen and Gerben Smit for their unwavering guidance, strong communication, level headedness, and all around good humour and positivity in working with a global company with many personalities and requirements.’
Key clients
- Atlas Air/Polar Air Cargo
- COFCO
- Corendon
- easyJet
- Fokker Techniek
- LitFin Capital Limited
- Müller
- Publishers/Google
- Samsung SDI
- Targus
- Unitel
- Vattenfall
- VolkerWessels
Work highlights
- Representing online publishers in a pan-European collective damages claim exceeding €1 billion against Google for its abuse of dominance in online advertisement technology (Adtech).
- Representing a major airline in a claim for damages against the Amsterdam airport, Royal Schiphol Group, resulting from the operational disarray in 2022.
- Representing Unitel Angola in relation to its more than €450 million complex international dispute with Angolan billionaire Isabel Dos Santos and various of her companies.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jan Bart van de Hel, Gerben Smit