International law firm A&O Shearman has a strong presence in the Dutch commercial litigation market, representing clients in both international and domestic corporate and commercial disputes. Typical corporate litigation for the department includes public takeover bids, shareholder disputes, post-M&A cases, and directors and professional liability litigation. The team also handles a number of financial disputes, often acting on behalf of banks in contentious regulatory matters and enforcement cases. Practice head Richard de Haan excels in corporate litigation, while Hilde van der Baan is a go-to for commercial litigation and arbitration matters. Arnold Croiset van Uchelen boasts a wealth of experience in contentious matters; Marieke Schaink is noted for her expertise in M&A disputes; and Tim Sweerts is a go-to for class action and mass litigation claims. Simon Aarts was promoted to counsel in May 2024 and focuses on litigation within the financial sector. Brechje van der Velden left the practice in February 2024.

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek's litigation group is jointly led by Eelco Meerdink and Jeroen van der Schrieck, with the former focusing on commercial litigation and the latter on corporate litigation. The firm is known for its prowess in corporate disputes, where it covers a wide range of issues, from shareholder disputes to investigations and securities litigation. The group has been increasing its workload with regards to ESG and sustainability litigation, as well as technology-related mass privacy claims. Meerdink is an expert in handling contentious matters related to banking and insurance and often acts as lead counsel on major financial litigation. As a corporate disputes specialist, van der Schrieck is often sought out by domestic and international clients to help with sensitive and complex litigation. Other core members of the Amsterdam team include Jan-Willem Meijer, who leads on shareholder disputes, and Davine Roessingh, who excels in ESG and sustainability-related arbitration and litigation.

A 'go-to firm for Supreme Court litigation in the Netherlands', Houthoff assists clients with the full array of commercial litigation services. The team has a strong bench of litigators led by Jan Willem de Groot and Bart van der Wiel from Amsterdam. De Groot excels in representing clients in corporate litigation before the Enterprise Chamber and Amsterdam Court of Appeal, while van der Wiel leads the Supreme Court litigation team. Competition-related disputes are handled by Rick Cornelissen; David Heems is experienced in restructuring and insolvency disputes; and Remme Verkek works together with van der Wiel in Supreme Court cases. The team has strong international ties and connections with overseas firms, enabling it to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional contentious matters. Albert Knigge is key to multi-party cross-border disputes and is often involved in high-profile litigation. Marjolein Heuten is noted for her skills in disputes before the Enterprise Chamber and in transaction-related litigation.

NautaDutilh's dispute resolution team is led out of Amsterdam by disputes expert Freerk Vermeulen, who is known for his specialism in Supreme Court litigation. The team often advises on complex cross-border disputes and group claims involving international laws. The team is also known for its strength in arbitration-related litigation, which is handled by Vermeulen, Kasper Krzeminski and Mirjam van de Hel-Koedoot. As a full-service practice, it often leverages the strengths of the firm's other departments, such as drawing upon the skills of its insurance and financial services teams. Frans Overkleeft is the go-to for corporate litigation and transaction-related disputes, while Krzeminski handles energy, construction and finance-related contentious matters. Philip Malanczuk is well versed in cartel damages cases and Marieke Faber focuses on climate change litigation, especially within the financial sector.

Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV has a strong Supreme Court and commercial litigation team, which advises multinational corporations, the State of the Netherlands, Dutch municipalities and a range of administrative, financial and regulatory authorities. The Hague-based team has expertise across multiple areas of dispute resolution, including commercial, corporate and financial litigation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution methods. The team is known to act as a trusted advisor to the Dutch state in civil and administrative litigation but has been steadily increasing its presence in commercial and corporate litigation for private entities. Sikke Kingma leads the firm’s Supreme Court team; Willem Heemskerk heads the international disputes team and advises on liability and compensation cases; and Wemmeke Wisman chairs the litigation practice, specialising in high-stakes disputes and complex civil proceedings. Raimond Dufour is the go-to for mass damages litigation.

Stibbe's dispute resolution team handles a mix of corporate and commercial disputes and is known for its expertise in mass damages and class actions lawsuits. Banking and finance litigation is a primary focus of the firm, which often assists banks as defense counsel. On the corporate litigation side, the team represents a range of clients from various sectors, from private equity to IT, infrastructure and shipping. The team also handles antitrust litigation in mass damage claims, auditor claims and contractual disputes. It also has Supreme Court litigation capabilities. The team is jointly led by disputes experts Jeroen Kortmann, Matthijs Kuijpers and Branda Katan from Amsterdam. Tim de Greve is a name to note for commercial litigation; he is well versed in contractual and tort disputes, professional liability and corporate and director's fraud cases. Gertjan Boekraad specialises in audit and accountancy-related disputes.

Van Doorne has continued to increase its bench strength in the dispute resolution practice with the hire of Ralph Ubels from NautaDutilh, further bolstering its financial litigation offering. Ubels is noted for working on disputes involving duty of care and financial regulatory issues. The sizeable team handles large commercial litigation, class actions and corporate litigation for domestic and international clients. It often acts in cross-border cases and acts as international co-counsel with overseas law firms on particularly complex disputes. Shareholder disputes before the Enterprise Chamber, and financial, restructuring and insolvency litigation are all notable pillars of the practice. Daan Beenders leads the team from Amsterdam and specialises in liability law, procedural law and class actions. Jasper Leedekerken handles civil liability issues; Sjoerd Kamerbeek is a corporate litigation specialist; and Lisette Bieleveld focuses on contractual litigation.

BarentsKrans fields a strong commercial, financial and corporate litigation team, which largely focuses on assisting claimants in complex domestic and international disputes. Financial litigation cases are led by William Schonewille, who acts for investors, consumers and financial institutions. Martijn van Maanen splits his time between corporate and commercial litigation, assisting with private enforcement, fraud and directors' liability cases. Litigation and arbitration matters are handled by Rieme-Jan Tjittes, a Supreme Court litigator and appointed substitute Justice in the Netherlands Commercial Court. Commercial contract litigation is the forte of Annelies van der Ploeg. Philip Fruytier excels in Supreme Court litigation and often acts for insurers, real estate investors and developers, competition litigation claim funders and international organisations. The Hague-based team is co-led by Schonewille, van Maanen, Tjittes, van der Ploeg and Fruytier.

Clifford Chance's Amsterdam litigation and disputes resolution team is led by Dirk-Jan Duynstee and represents international clients in high-profile cases. The team excels in finance-related litigation, including shareholder disputes, bankruptcy and insolvency disputes, and regulatory investigation issues. Duynstee is a specialist in corporate and securities litigation and regularly acts before the Enterprise Chamber. Daan Lunsingh Scheurleer is experienced in handling class actions and multi-party litigation, often with an international angle. Financial sector disputes are Guido Bergervoet's area of expertise, Juliette Luycks is an arbitration specialist and Tiemen Drenth represents corporates, financial investors and banks in disputes.

The litigation and regulatory practice at DLA Piper in Amsterdam draws on its international network to advise on global disputes for domestic and international clients. The local team advises on the Dutch aspects of multi-jurisdictional disputes and also handles litigation before Dutch courts. Practice head Marnix Holtzer specialises in corporate litigation and alongside Michiel Coenraads advises clients on corporate governance for c-suite executives of listed companies. Financial services litigation is another focus of the firm, which often handles insolvency, crypto and funds litigation. Ewald Netten and Paul Hopman are the names to note with regards to financial litigation; they represent national and international banks and financial institutions. Janet Meesters is the go-to for construction litigation, and the team is also equipped to handle ESG and climate change-related disputes.

Boutique firm Evers Soerjatin has an impressive dispute resolution practice and particularly excels in corporate litigation. The team is noted for its specialism in representing clients before the Enterprise Chamber, with members of the team holding a number of appointments such as investigator, mediator or administrator at the court. Practice head Marcel Evers is highly regarded and acts as the administrator of shares at the Enterprise Chamber and represents corporates, shareholders, directors and supervisory directors in corporate litigation. Co-head Stein van Thiel excels in shareholder disputes and post-closing litigation for private equity parties. Mass claims and collective actions are handled by Jessica de Rooij, while Jonas Verheul has experience acting for and against publicly listed companies in high-profile cases.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer's dispute resolution team covers a broad range of commercial, corporate and restructuring litigation and arbitration. Clients of the firm include international and multinational companies looking for on-the-ground expertise in Amsterdam. The team is jointly led by litigation heavyweight Mijke Sinninghe Damsté, who excels in class actions and ESG-related disputes. Co-lead Jelle Drok often represents clients in multi-jurisdictional litigation involving commercial litigation and mass claims. Drok regularly advises technology sector clients on international commercial matters. The team also advises pharmaceutical companies on contentious issues. Typical corporate litigation for the department includes joint venture litigation, post-M&A disputes and directors' liability claims.

The litigation, arbitration and investigations practice at Linklaters represents blue chip multinationals and financial institutions in commercial and corporate cases in the Netherlands. The team excels in defending clients in mass claims and private actions. Securities litigation, banking disputes and cartel damages litigation are all key pillars of the practice. The team has been active in matters before the Enterprise Chamber and has represented clients in the newly established Netherlands Commercial Court. Team lead Daniella Strik is a litigation expert and has represented clients in investor-state disputes, mass claims and securities litigation. Gerard Meijer is a key team member and an arbitration specialist, while Bart Fleuren specialises in Supreme Court litigation.

Loyens & Loeff's litigation and risk management practice group handles high-profile litigation often with international angles and cross-border elements. Class action litigation is a key focus of the team, alongside its strong commercial, corporate and financial litigation offering. The team is also accustomed to handling corporate restructuring and insolvency disputes and corporate criminal defense matters. The team is jointly led by litigation specialists Sidney Berendsen and Bastiaan Kemp from Amsterdam. Berendsen is a corporate disputes expert and is sought out by clients to represent them in disputes related to M&A, shareholder conflicts and supervisor liability. Co-lead Kemp has been active in corporate governance cases and multi-jurisdictional litigation. Marit Bosselaar is the go-to for ESG and finance-related litigation.

Stek has a dedicated disputes resolution team based in Amsterdam, which has expertise across commercial and competition litigation. Many of the team's mandates involve cross-border and technical and commercial issues, and the firm is active across key sectors such as energy, aviation, waste management and retail. It is a go-to for energy-related litigation and advises on a slew of disputes arising out of energy supply contracts, energy availability, and installation and infrastructure. The team is co-led by Jan Bart van de Hel, who excels in corporate and competition litigation, alongside Gerben Smit and Simon Boersen. Smit has a wealth of experience handling M&A-related disputes and shareholder disputes, while Boersen leads on competition litigation, particularly against technology corporations.

AKD is known for its expertise in class actions, where it advises claimants on complex cross-border claims. The team also has notable corporate and commercial litigation capabilities and has been growing its financial litigation practice, representing both domestic and foreign institutions. Rotterdam-based practice head Patrick Haas is known for his expertise international collective redress cases. Arbitration expert Erik Koster excels in cross-border litigation, while Jeffrey Kleywegt mainly focuses on collective redress actions.

Baker McKenzie's dispute resolution team is co-led by litigation experts Frank Kroes and Itse Oosterhoff. The team advises on corporate litigation, including post-M&A disputes, shareholder and joint venture cases, and issues relating to insolvency and restructuring. Advising the energy sector on construction disputes is another area of expertise of the team. Other than construction disputes, the team also advises energy sector clients on cartel damages and commercial litigation. Kroes and Oosterhoff are supported by a strong team of disputes-focused associates, including Sjef Janssen, Joris Oudelaar and Rutger Doorduyn.

Bird & Bird centres its litigation practice around representing clients in highly regulated and technical sectors. The firm often advises technology, telecoms, IT and biotechnology companies on commercial and corporate litigation. The team is well versed in handling mass claims following breaches of regulation or claims for compensation against the State and other governmental bodies. Practice head Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa is a Supreme Court litigation specialist and leads on international commercial disputes. Olaf Trojan handles disputes within the technology and media sector, while Wouter Kroeze assists with defamation claims and cross-border disputes.

CMS is known for its global reach, assisting international and multinational companies with litigation in the Netherlands. The team recently strengthened its practice with the addition of disputes specialists Andries Polkerman and Simon Polkerman, who were previously at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek. The team handles a wide range of disputes, including commercial, corporate and financial litigation. Leonard Böhmer combines his litigation and insurance expertise to advise Dutch and European insurance companies, financial institutions and sovereign states in contentious matters. Peter Soede handles disputes involving liability law; Aukje Haan leads on ESG-related litigation; and Bart-Adriaan de Ruijter excels in corporate litigation for multinationals. All named lawyers jointly lead the dispute resolution practice.

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.

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.

Florent has established itself as a force in the Dutch litigation market, advising on a wide range of cases from commercial, financial and corporate litigation to arbitration, class actions, insolvency litigation and private international law matters. The team advises a mix of domestic and international entities, from shareholders to directors, companies, organisations and entrepreneurs. The Amsterdam-based team is particularly noted for its skill in handling disputes for clients in the finance, pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. Emille Buziau leads the practice and is the go-to for shareholders, directors and supervisory board members looking for representation in corporate and commercial litigation. Yvette Borrius excels in class actions, while Chris Jager handles a mix of litigation and arbitration.

Jones Day‘s Dutch disputes practice forms a part of the firm's global dispute resolution offering and provides on-the-ground support in corporate, commercial and financial disputes before the Dutch courts. Cross-border litigation forms the main bulk of mandates the firm receives and it often collaborates with its overseas litigation colleagues. The team is specialised in ESG litigation for oil and gas, chemical and industrial companies, including representing clients in greenwashing cases. The Amsterdam team is led by Gerjanne Te Winkel, who is the go-to for ESG, shareholder disputes, director and professional liability, and tort claims. Coen Drion represents clients in domestic and international contracting issues, while Yuri Wehrmeijer is knowledgeable in handling injunctions, asset tracing and asset seizing.

Wijn & Stael Advocaten N.V.'s dispute resolution practice is jointly led by litigation experts Noor Zetteler, Thijs van Zanten, Remco Vermaire and Ida Lintel. The Utrecht-based team specialises in handling disputes and insolvency matters for financial institutions. Van Zanten leads on Supreme Court proceedings and handles insolvency, corporate, contract and liability law cases. Zetteler is the go-to for disputes involving liability of directors, supervisory directors and accountants, while Vermaire advises financial institutions on contentious matters. The practice acts for both Dutch and international financial institutions and companies.

Ysquare is a dispute resolution boutique firm based in Amsterdam with a team of seasoned litigation experts. The team is capable of handling international and national arbitration, class actions and mass claims, as well as bankruptcy-related litigation. The team is also well versed in energy and construction sector litigation. Clients of the firm consist of multinational and international companies that are listed on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange or foreign stock exchanges. Notable team members include disputes specialists Margriet de Boer, Bregje Korthals Altes, Rufus Abeln, Jan van Nass and Robbert Jan van der Weijden.

Brande & Verheij LLP is a litigation and disputes-focused boutique that was founded in 2019. The team handles a mix of commercial litigation, class actions and mass claims. It is also sought out for its expertise in technology, life sciences, healthcare, construction and financial litigation. The disputes team is co-led by founding partners Jeroen van den Brande and Theodoor Verheij, who each have a wealth of experience in contentious matters.

bureau Brandeis is known for its specialism in litigation and its position within the Dutch market allows it to never be conflicted against major Dutch banks, auditors and the Dutch government. The team is noted for its strength in ESG-related litigation, shareholder disputes and director liability cases. The Amsterdam practice is co-led by Wesley Vader and Simone Peek; Vader is well versed in corporate litigation and liability cases, while Peek handles commercial and financial disputes. Frank Peters departed from the firm in 2024.

Höcker Advocaten is noted for its expertise in international banking and finance disputes, often handling corporate litigation before the Enterprise Chamber. The firm also has a team of IP experts who advise on contentious proceedings, including representing collective rights management companies. Marc Wolters heads the team and leads on corporate litigation matters and has expertise in disputes concerning the nationalisation of banks. Jolien van Woudenberg focuses on contractual disputes and cases arising out of director's liability.

Kennedy Van der Laan has expanded the scope of its practice following the new class actions regime in the Netherlands and represents plaintiffs in a number of collective actions related to abuse of dominance and ESG issues. The team handles a mix of corporate and commercial work, with Isabel van Tuyll van Serooskerken handling post-M&A cases and disputes between shareholders and boards of directors. The team is co-led by Christoph Jeloschek, who handles cross-border litigation and IT disputes, and Martine de Koning, who is the go-to for commercial disputes such as trade disputes as well as competition law litigation.

Lennox Litigation is a specialist boutique firm that excels in both corporate and commercial disputes. The team is led out of Amsterdam by ‘go-to litigator’ Gerard Endedijk, who co-founded the firm in 2021 and is an expert in professional indemnity and cross-border issues. The firm operates in small, dedicated teams and can advise clients on a range of issues from shareholder disputes and post-M&A disputes to conflicts involving international law, insurance law and civil procedural law issues. Maarten Vink is well versed in litigation involving contracts and product liability.

Lexence combines its expertise in corporate matters with its skills in litigation and arbitration to advise clients on corporate disputes and commercial litigation. Practice head Timo Jansen leads on disputes involving governance and M&A transactions, while fellow co-lead Bram Thomas Craemer centres his practice on commercial disputes and advises corporations, non-profit organisations and individuals. Corporate litigator Willem Smelt was promoted to partner in January 2024 and now also co-leads the team, representing clients in shareholder disputes and enquiry proceedings before the Enterprise Chamber.

Norton Rose Fulbright's dispute resolution team represents domestic and international clients in first instances, appeal proceedings and emergency relief proceedings. The team is mandated by clients from a number of sectors including finance, life sciences and healthcare, energy, technology and construction. Practice head Jan Duyvensz leads on contractual disputes, tort claims, financial risk and product liability litigation.

Rutgers & Posch’s litigation team is led by the highly regarded Huib Schrama, who regularly represents clients in international commercial litigation as well as in cartel follow-on litigation, D&O liability and M&A-related disputes. Rik Analbers focuses on corporate litigation and contentious matters involving financing transactions. Clients in the healthcare industry often seek out the firm for representation, as do financial institutions and private equity and energy companies.

Simmons & Simmons‘ commercial and corporate litigation practice has a wide reach, advising international and domestic clients on cross-border issues in the Netherlands. The team also has significant experience handling financial litigation disputes, cartel litigation, healthcare disputes and defamation cases. The commercial disputes team is led by Paul Tjiam, while George Driessen leads the corporate litigation team. Machteld Hiemstra is noted for her experience in handling commercial disputes.

Stonewater B.V's commercial and corporate litigation practice is jointly led by founding partners Bart Zandbergen and Marc van Rijswijk from Amsterdam. Zandbergen is regularly mandated to represent clients in Supreme Court cases and cassation proceedings. He is well versed in issues surrounding EU sanctions and often handles shareholder cases and disputes involving acquisitions, financing arrangements and securities. Van Rijswijk is the go-to for corporate law expertise, specialising in inquiry proceedings, D&O liability and M&A-related disputes.

Rotterdam-based firm Windt Le Grand Leeuwenburgh fields a four-partner disputes resolution team co-led by litigation specialists Irene Tax, Ruben Leeuwenburgh and Richard le Grand. The team is well versed in handling shareholder disputes and liability issues. It has also been active in bankruptcy proceedings, setting aside proceedings and a range of other corporate and commercial litigation. Le Grand often represents clients before the Enterprise Chamber, while Leeuwenburgh handles insolvency and director's liability disputes, and Tax is known for acting in high-profile commercial litigation proceedings. Thomas Jansen focuses on seizure and execution cases.

The corporate and commercial litigation practice at act Fort Advocaten centres its practice on shareholder disputes, directors' and professional liability, commercial contracts, franchise, insolvency and M&A-related litigation. The team stands out for its work in the retail, real estate, hotel and leisure sectors, advising both international and domestic clients. Team lead Berth Brouwer specialises in the avoidance of disputes between companies and partnerships but also litigates on partnerships, takeover disputes and other commercial issues.

Birkway B.V. is noted for its expertise in class actions and mass claims, and also assists clients in commercial litigation. The litigation-focused firm advises claimants on securities litigation and is also experienced in handling financial services litigation, crypto-related litigation and financial regulatory disputes.  The team is led by seasoned disputes experts Joost Edixhoven, Michiel van Eersel and Quirijn Bongaerts from Amsterdam. Ianika Tzankova left the firm in July 2024.

Corporate law specialist firm Buren leverages its presence in Amsterdam, The Hague, Beijing and Shanghai to assist Dutch and Chinese entities with cross-border litigation. The team is jointly led by litigators Philip ter Burg, Jan Holthuis and Paul Josephus Jitta. Ter Burg splits his time between The Hague and Amsterdam and assists with IP disputes, cartel follow-on actions and international fraud recovery actions. Holthuis is key to matters involving Chinese companies and mainly resides in China but also spends time in Amsterdam. Jitta is the go-to for corporate law and trade disputes.

DVDW Advocaten has a number of teams within its litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution department to cover commercial, corporate, arbitration, cassation and Supreme Court cases. The team serves a number of clients, including pension funds, biotech and pharmaceutical companies, and state-owned entities. The team is led by Marjon Lok, who handles corporate and insolvency litigation from The Hague, and Marlies Siegers and Evert Jan Heijnen, who are both based in Amsterdam and focus on international litigation and commercial litigation, respectively.

Eversheds Sutherland's Dutch litigation and dispute management team is led from Amsterdam by Marie-Hélène Berghuijs, who was promoted to partner in January 2023. Berghuijs specialises in commercial litigation and regularly handles civil litigation and disputes related to ESG. Outside of this, the team also focuses on corporate litigation, arbitration and insurance coverage disputes.

Greenberg Traurig LLP's Amsterdam disputes team is well versed in representing clients in cases involving cross-border aspects. Typically advising international clients, the team often goes up against the Dutch State and domestic companies in commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings. Allard Huizing leads the practice and handles a mix of corporate, commercial and cross-border litigation.

Hogan Lovells International LLP has an impressive international network, enabling it to handle complex cross-border litigation for its largely international client base. The team has recently been working on mass litigation alongside commercial and corporate litigation for automotive, life sciences and financial services clients. Team lead Manon Cordewener is based in Amsterdam and is well versed in cross-border disputes and collective actions.

Lindenbaum is a disputes-focused firm specialising in representing plaintiffs and domestic clients in class actions, competition law litigation, and corporate and commercial disputes. Practice head Damiën Berkhout is one of the founding members of the firm and excels in corporate litigation and competition law issues such as takeover disputes and abuse of dominance cases.

Osborne Clarke‘s clients include international corporations and notable individuals who are seeking representation, typically as defendants, in cases in the Netherlands. Cross-border disputes are the key focus of the team, which often handles litigation within the energy, infrastructure, life sciences and healthcare, real estate and technology sectors. Jeroen Bedaux leads the team from Amsterdam and specialises in commercial litigation and investigations by regulators for technology and retail clients. He is also well versed in sports law.

Advocacy firm OSK Advocaten is noted for its specialism in white-collar criminal defence work, litigation and arbitration. Practice head Jurjen de Korte is particularly notable for his arbitration expertise, and he also advises clients on international disputes related to debt collection. He is supported by Geertjan van Oosten, who is known for his knowledge in business criminal law.

Ploum's dispute resolution practice is based in Rotterdam and is led by Maurice Verhoeven, who excels in shareholder disputes and professional liability cases. The team is well versed in contractual, corporate, insurance and insolvency disputes. It also has experience handling cartel follow-on damage litigation, as well as construction and real estate disputes.

The commercial litigation group at Pot Jonker Advocaten centres its practice on disputes involving distribution, franchise and sub-contractor agreements, public procurement procedures and directors' and officers' liability. The team also has Supreme Court capabilities and represents domestic and international companies. Floris Diepraam leads the Haarlem-based team and focuses on commercial and corporate litigation. Co-lead Oscar van der Pol is an expert in civil and administrative law and co-head Babette Blaisse-Verkooijen specialises in public procurement law and construction-related litigation.

Russell Advocaten B.V. is a specialised firm focusing on assisting clients in corporate, labour and real estate law and related litigation. The firm serves clients within the luxury retail, jewellery, art and IT sectors, among others. Paul Russell heads the practice and excels in international litigation and arbitration, often advising individuals, companies and embassies.

The commercial litigation team at STAUNCH comprises 'excellent and experienced arbitration and litigation lawyers'. Recent developments include the promotion of liability proceedings expert Lútsen de Vries to partner in early 2024. The firm was founded in 2021 and is based in Amsterdam, mainly advising domestic clients in disputes. Jochem Vlek heads the team and represents technology, finance, retail and insurance clients in cross-border litigation. Co-head Malte Malycha has a wide area of expertise, covering pensions law, food law, product liability, director liability and cryptocurrency.

Taylor Wessing is skilled in handling cross-border litigation matters, cooperating with ECIJA and its overseas practice groups to give all-round expertise in other jurisdictions. The team is noted for its focus on assisting technology and manufacturing companies and often works together with its IP team to advise on IP-related disputes. Practice head Wim Maas leads the team from Eindhoven and specialises in both IP and litigation.

Van der Feltz Advocaten is a boutique firm based in The Hague; it assists domestic clients in Supreme Court litigation and disputes related to environmental law, public law, construction and real estate law. The team is jointly led by Jacques Sluysmans, who handles litigation involving cables, pipelines, drinking water law and compensation issues. Ruben Wiegerink leads the practice alongside Sluysmans and is the go-to for Supreme Court litigation involving expropriation law.