Florent
Boutique firm Florent represents both claimants and defendants and is a strong choice for semi-public organisations, industrial engineering firms, and financial institutions. Yvette Borrius is well versed in high-stakes proceedings before the Dutch courts, including mass claims and class actions. Emille Buziau leads the practice and represents shareholders, directors, and supervisory board members in both corporate and commercial litigation. Managing partner Chris Jager represents both domestic and international clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings. Bart Jan Hermans is also noted.
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Testimonials
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‘We had the opportunity to work with Bart Jan Hermans and he was always very helpful, attentive and concerned about meeting the clients' worries and needs. It was a very rewarding experience.’
‘Emille Buziau can read the other side and has a good instinct for the right time for de-escalation or escalation, always serving the end goal.’
‘The Florent team are unique in that they combine top-level advice and knowledge with a personal and pragmatic approach.’
‘Emille Buziau is always available, has a great eye for details, and is highly knowledgeable, quick to respond and pragmatic. Yvette Borrius is very high regarded within the legal market.’
‘Bart Jan Hermans is a very dedicated and experienced trial lawyer - he has excellent preparation for court dates, with all contingencies taken into account, and is convincing in court.’
‘It is a pleasure to work with Bart Jan Hermans and his team. He understands the key issues in a dispute very well and can write very well-founded argumentation and dispute documentation.’
‘Yvette Borrius is very knowledgeable and highly esteemed. Chris Jager is very hands-on and service minded.’
‘Yvette Borrius and Emille Buziau are exceptional lawyers handling complex litigation cases. They are down to earth and know how to convince the court.’
Key clients
- Hydro S.R.L.
- Renault SA and group companies
- CNC U.A.
- Deus Ex Machina (DEM)
- European Pharmaceuticals International B.V. and Medstone Holding B.V.
- The trustee of Simed Healthcare Group
- Geodan B.V.
- Van Nieuwpoort
- McLarnon & Son
- Monitor Management
Work highlights
- Representing Renault SA and several (primarily foreign) group companies as lead counsel in class actions initiated under the WAMCA regime.
- Representing European Pharmaceuticals International B.V. and Medstone Holding B.V. in a dispute regarding their investment in an online pharmacy, in terms of a bankruptcy and restart of business without the clients, orchestrated by fellow shareholders and co-directors.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Emille Buziau