Mr Gerben Smit > Stek > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile
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Leidseplein 29
1017 PS Amsterdam
Netherlands
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Mr Gerben Smit
Work Department
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Position
Gerben is a every inch a litigator who stands out because of his solution-driven approach. Gerben’s practice covers the full range of corporate and commercial dispute resolution, with an emphasis on contractual liability, discovery proceedings, banking and finance litigation and follow-on (cartel) damage claims. Gerben has particular strengths in contract law and has ample experience acting for financial institutions and global (listed) companies active in the transportation, leisure, retail and industry sectors. He represents his clients in both local courts and before (international) arbitration tribunals.
Career
Stek (2010), Allen&Overy (2003)
Languages
Dutch, English
Memberships
Netherlands Bar (2003), Corporate Litigation Association, the Dutch Association for Procedural Law, International Bar Association (IBA).
Education
University of Groningen, Grotius Academy National and International Contracts (post doc)
Leisure
Running, field hockey
Lawyer Rankings
Netherlands > Dispute resolution: Commercial 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.