Mr Tom Claassens > Loyens & Loeff > Rotterdam, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

Loyens & Loeff
BLAAK 31
3011 GA ROTTERDAM, PO BOX 2888
3000 CW ROTTERDAM
Netherlands

Position

For more information, please click the following link: Tom Claassens | Loyens & Loeff (loyensloeff.com)

Career

Tom advises and represents clients in a broad range of disputes both in arbitrations proceedings (including ICC, UNCITRAL, SIAC and NAI) and in proceedings before Dutch state courts (courts of first instance and courts of appeal) as well as the courts of the Netherlands Antilles. Tom is a member of the Advisory Board of the Netherlands Arbitration Institute (NAI) and a member of the Executive Board of the Dutch Arbitration Association (DAA).

Languages

Dutch, English, German

Memberships

New York State Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the International Bar Association

Education

Dutch Law, University of Leiden, 1991 (with honors)
Southern Methodist University Summer Program (Dallas, Texas) 1998

Lawyer Rankings

Netherlands > Dispute resolution: arbitration

Loyens & Loeff is sought out by clients for its skill in the enforcement of arbitral awards and set-aside matters, which often have a focus on international and cross-border issues. Tom Claassens leads the practice and is an expert in arbitration proceedings and proceedings before the Dutch state courts and the courts of the Netherlands Antilles. Recently promoted partner Bastiaan Kemp handles post-M&A arbitration proceedings, while Melle Boevink advises on both corporate and commercial disputes. Eva Slabbers is also noted.