STAUNCH has a partner-focused approach within its commercial litigation practice; the team is jointly led Malte Malycha and Jochem Vlek, who are supported by the firm’s founder Stefan Derksen. Malycha is the go-to for pension law, food law, product liability, and director's liability cases. Vlek focuses on proceedings related to enforcement of foreign judgments and awards; he is also well versed in class actions. Lastly, Derksen is an experienced trial lawyer before Dutch courts and is known for his expertise in insurance, technology, and investor disputes.
Testimonials
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‘The partner involvement and seniority of the lawyers makes Staunch unique. We have worked with several other firms before but Staunch has another approach that makes us very satisfied.’
‘A small but enviable team. Lútsen de Vries is an excellent litigator. He maintains a good overview of very complex cases, and is clear-eyed on strategic key points in a case. Jochem Vlek is extremely knowledgeable about private international law.’
Key clients
- Achmea Pensioenservices
- Athora
Work highlights
- Represented Dutch pensions insurer SRLEV N.V. successfully in a EUR 45 million dispute.
- Representing Caterpillar in a multi-jurisdictional dispute for the recovery of more than USD 120 million from a South American industrial conglomerate.