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Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation

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Finch Dispute Resolution

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Finch Dispute Resolution fields a dedicated team of sector specialists excelling in corporate, financial and commercial litigation. The department is equipped to advise on a range of insolvency litigation and consumer disputes for both domestic and international clients. Practice head Koen Rutten is an expert in commercial litigation, including corporate governance, insurance disputes and class actions. He co-leads the team alongside Dieuwertje de Leeuw, who is experienced in handling contractual and M&A disputes; Stefan Holterman, who excels in shareholder disputes before the Enterprise Chamber; and Maarten Mussche, who focuses on restructuring and insolvency litigation and disputes involving municipalities.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very responsive, met all our requirements with short notice. Strong business thinking - outlined different options for the company and possible impact of business and relations with the stakeholders.’

  • ‘Always available and very considerate, Stefan Holterman made sure to keep in touch to check how the case developed and whether anything else is required.’

  • ‘Maarten Mussche is a wonderful person to work with and a very competent professional with a quick legal mind. Maarten has practical solutions for complex legal problems, which is exactly what you are looking for when facing difficult high-pressure situations. ’

  • ‘I work with Koen Rutten, Maarten Mussche and Dieuwertje de Leeuw. Koen has a strong market presence and an impressive track record. They're all experienced, knowledgeable and fun to work with.'

  • ‘The Finch Dispute Resolution team had a well thought-out strategy. Soft when needed, but hard when required. Furthermore they are quick to understand the case (based on previous experience), knowledgeable and responsive with regards to questions.’

  • ‘Very good boutique that have created a leading position especially in plaintiff work, class actions, commercial litigation and financial disputes.’

  • ‘Koen Rutten is a very solid lawyer who is both knowledgeable, pragmatic and quick on his feet in court. He is someone who gets things done and is fun to be around.’

Key clients

  • Zurich Insurance
  • Mentha Capital
  • RijnDelta Holding
  • Members of the executive board of Estro
  • Simetra Investments
  • Kenneth Berkleef
  • Fresh Dentist organisation
  • Wijk bij Duurstede
  • Deminor Recovery
  • Methaplanet International

Work highlights

  • Represented RijnDelta Holding in a shareholder dispute that has arisen with the other shareholders of RijnDelta Groep.
  • Represented Zurich Insurance in litigation in a fundamental matter regarding the ability to claim under an abstract bank guarantee.
  • Represented former directors of Estro against mismanagement claims regarding a €500m leveraged buyout.

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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Koen Rutten, Dieuwertje de Leeuw, Stefan Holterman, Maarten Mussche