Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation

Evers Soerjatin

Boutique litigation firm Evers Soerjatin stands out for its strength in corporate disputes, handling high-stakes litigation for a wide variety of clients. The team frequently appears before the Enterprise Chamber, with both practice heads Marcel Evers and Stein van Thiel appointed as investigators, mediators or administrators of shares. Evers is active in corporate and commercial disputes, while van Thiel focuses on shareholder disputes, director’s liability cases, and complex post-closing litigation. Corporate litigator Jonas Verheul and collective actions specialist Jessica de Rooij are names to note, along with Ellen Soerjatin, who brings her corporate governance expertise to bear in litigation.

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Testimonials

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‘Marcel Evers is one of the best litigators in the Netherlands. Extremely sharp, committed, and highly experienced. Moreover, he is highly appreciated by his peers.’
‘Jessica de Rooij is a skilled professional, a clear communicator, and is very diligent. Jonas Verheul is firm when needed.’
‘A skilled team that can adapt to and advise on very specific company structure cases and create engagement with the client on a long-term and structured basis. They show effective and swift communication with the client, expertise, skilled drafting and the ability to keep in mind the client's preferences.’
‘Its very strong experience in dispute resolution and Enterprise Chamber proceedings ensures prefect strategy from the beginning of the conflict. The firm is very strong in reading the evolution of the case or the responses of other lawyers, which ensures that they are one step ahead of most other firms.’
'Stein van Thiel has exceptional experience in dispute resolution and strategy, and also has excellent knowledge of caselaw.’
‘The depth and breadth of the Evers Soerjatin team is truly unparalleled. Their ability to navigate cases of extreme complexity, which include issues involving non-profit foundations, commercial entities, political implications, media coverage, healthcare and historical crises, is nothing short of extraordinary.'
‘Marcel Evers has full command of corporate litigation and liability matters, mastering the details of the file and working two steps ahead of the case while guiding and empowering his team like they are one.'
‘The standout lawyer is Marcel Evers. I have come across many other lawyers but no one compares to him. He is sharp, pragmatic, versatile (also adept in tax and finance matters) and a pleasure to work with.’

Key clients

Van Caem Klerks Group
Blue Phoenix Group
Merle Wood & Associates Inc.
University Utrecht Holding and University Medical Center Utrecht Holding
EuroParcs
Waterland
Burford capital
FrieslandCampina
Gilde Equity Management
Asiana Airlines Inc.
All Dutch Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda and Porsche dealers and service partners

Work highlights

Successfully represented seven interested parties of Stichting Hulptroepen Alliantie in a high-profile case before the District Court of Amsterdam, seeking the suspension and dismissal of two directors.
Representing Burford Capital LLC, as well as several of the world's largest asset managers, in a high-value global settlement in respect of shareholder claims against Steinhoff in connection with accounting irregularities which occurred in 2017.
Representing all Dutch Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda, and Porsche dealers in collective actions initiated by Stichting Volkswagen Car Claim and Stichting Diesel Emissions Justice in relation to the emissions scandal.