Based in the Hague, boutique firm Van der Feltz Advocaten is a dispute resolution and Supreme Court litigation-focused practice that handles a range of civil and public law-related disputes. The firm stands out for its public sector expertise and is active in cases concerning environmental, construction, and real estate law. Jacques Sluysmans and Ruben Wiegerink co-lead the team, with the former specialising in litigation involving water companies and the realisation and exploration of cables and pipelines, while the latter represents clients before the Supreme Court in cases involving expropriation law, public sector private law, and state aid law.
Testimonials
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‘It was pleasant to work with Van der Feltz. I found them to be client focused and highly responsive.’
‘Ruben Wiegerink's in-depth knowledge and breadth of experience in the area of expropriation law is unsurpassed on the Dutch market - we can always count on Ruben's expertise and his availability to deliver concise and accurate advise on Supreme Court proceedings.’
‘Ruben Wiegerink truly stands out in Supreme Court litigation in tax law and expropriation matters. He is a true lawyer and in the shortest possible time provides strategic and highly to-the-point counsel in high-end Supreme Court litigation matters.’
Key clients
- Magazijn De Bijenkorf B.V.
- Brabant Water
- FrieslandCampina B.V.
- Evides N.V.
- Stedin Netbeheer B.V.
- Boele & van Eesteren B.V.
- Gebr. Van Kessel Speciale Technieken en Producten B.V.
- Intégrale Gemeenschappelijke Verzekeringskas (currently called ‘Monument Assurance Belgium SA.’)
- Kennemerland
- Carinova
Work highlights
- Acting for Intégrale Gemeenschappelijke Verzekeringskas in compensation proceedings relating to a bank expropriation decision made by the Dutch Minister of Finance in 2013.
- Acting for Kennemerland Beheer in cassation proceedings relating to the expropriation of its parcel parts.
- Representing the municipality of Zoetermeer in cassation proceedings concerning the municipality's decision, as bare owner, to grant permission to the superficies holder to transfer a superficies right.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jacques Sluysmans, Ruben Wiegerink