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Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation

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Dentons' Amsterdam-based litigation and dispute resolution practice benefits from the firm's international reach, allowing it to assist international and multinational clients in cross-border and Dutch law disputes. The team is equipped to handle corporate and commercial litigation, regularly advising clients on shareholder disputes, joint venture cases and mass claims. Michel Deckers co-leads the team and often represents foreign clients in corporate and securities litigation, director and supervisory board member liability and collective actions. Co-head Anouk Rosielle is experienced in handling energy, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and distribution disputes.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘On the ball, efficient, smart, great market knowhow and a pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘Anouk Rosielle is amazing and a true star. She is smart, sharp, involved and has a great sense of humour, which makes it great to work with her!’

  • ‘Knowledgeable, strategic and creative minds.’

  • ‘Anouk Rosielle is the rising and shining star. Michel Deckers is the strategic clever lawyer who in the end will lead you to victory.’

  • ‘The team are very knowledgeable, always helpful and responsive.’

  • ‘Anouk Rosielle & Lisanne Smits are working on my case. Delivery time has always been excellent. Anouk is very knowledgeable, patient and always gives good practical advice. ’

  • ‘The team is excellent. It can give a 360° view whenever an issue arises and provides swift, common-sense advice. Michel Deckers has loads of experience in complex litigation from both sides of the bench. He is results-driven and never waivers until the client's goals are met. It is wonderful to work with this team. ’

  • ‘Michel Deckers is highly experienced. He adds long-standing experience in complex litigation to the team. He thinks outside the box and it is reassuring to have him in your side.’

Key clients

  • Stichting Administratiekantoor Funda
  • Petróleos de Venezuela
  • Stichting Hulptroepen Alliantie
  • Mechan
  • Fintag Group
  • eValue
  • St. Maarten Shipyard
  • Canal+
  • Frutadeli
  • Shanghai Aerospace Automobile Electromechanical
  • Republic of Venezuela
  • Vestel
  • Ocorian Trustees (Jersey) Limited
  • Bayrol Deutschland GmbH
  • Dutch IT Services Group

Work highlights

  • Assisted Stichting Hulptroepen Alliantie with a legal action involving the former board that came under scrutiny for its role in a high-profile government contract.
  • Represented Bayrol in legal disputes arising from a long-term relationship with a Dutch provider of warehousing services for chemical goods.
  • Represented Dutch IT Services in a post-closing dispute revolving around allegations of corruption and fraud.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michel Deckers, Anouk Rosielle