Finch Dispute Resolution > Utrecht, Netherlands > Firm Profile

‘Finch specialises in corporate, commercial and financial litigation and some lawyers have a profound expertise in the field of class actions. Finch separates itself by combining a high quality work standard with a personal approach and human touch. ’

‘Koen Rutten is a skilled and experienced class action lawyer. Apart from his extensive expertise he is a sincere, passionate, charismatic and persuasive advocate. He sees the bigger picture and focusses on solutions. He is able to simplify complex legal arguments and is an accessible and a creative partner. I would recommend him without any reservation. ’

‘The Finch team is truly exceptional. A boutique firm with all the expertise and experience in collective redress that one could wish for. These unique characteristics give the team and Finch itself a strong strategic advantage. They have been involved in virtually all major cases in the Netherlands, enabling them to provide strategic advice at a level that sets them apart from regular dispute resolution firms. Their strategic capabilities and entrepreneurial mindset are a valuable addition to the Dutch legal profession.’

‘Koen Rutten – Koen is a strategic pioneer within class/group actions in the Netherlands. His wealth of experience enables him to strategically navigate the evolving landscape of collective redress. With the Finch team, he offers a unique proposition in the Netherlands, thanks to the depth of knowledge and expertise within a boutique firm. His strategic skills and entrepreneurship make Koen the ideal partner to collaborate with on these types of cases.’

‘Litigators by heart, fast, independent, down to earth, pragmatic, on the ball, respected among colleagues in the market and well connected, strategic thinkers, high level of integrity, experts in their fields, passionate about the law and litigation, they always have the their clients’ best interest in mind and, above all: Finch’s team are friendly, open, and very pleasant to work with. ’

‘I have worked for over 10 years with Koen Rutten. No matter what happens in a case, you know that Koen is there for you as his client. He really has your back. You feel with Koen that you can really trust him and his advise. His deep knowledge of Dutch law and collective actions & settlements make him an outstanding lawyer. His extensive experience with collective actions & settlements is unique and unparalleled. When you work with Koen, you know that you work with one of the best lawyers in his field.’

‘Koen Rutten – he’s a superstar. Practical, extremely knowledgeable, highly strategic, and knows how to get results for his clients. He’s my “go to” litigator in the Netherlands. ’

‘Koen Rutten is always good on the legal substance, but even better on strategy. And don’t underestimate his diplomatic skills! He is very strong in navigating complex matters in the best interest of his clients and also initiates things within the broader class action industry. Furthermore, he is responsive and a very nice guy to work with.’

‘They are litigators at heart – fast, independent, down to earth, pragmatic, on the ball, respected among colleagues in the market and well connected.’

‘No matter what happens in a case, you know that Koen Rutten is there for you as his client. He really has your back. Koen never misses a deadline and always delivers state-of-the-art work. He communicates proactively and in a clear and understandable way. He is also easy to reach.’

‘The combination of – almost real time – strategic thinking and accurate practical support makes Finch a unique practice. In my experience, Finch has an outstanding network of specialists in different fields of expertise. This helps to find out-of-the-box solutions for different tasks. A top niche practice, with dedicated and very experienced people in their fields of expertise.’

‘Dieuwertje de Leeuw is a great lawyer – sharp, analytical and subtle in her approach, with a very thorough understanding of Dutch proceedings and the way Dutch judges and courts handle cases.’

‘Maarten Mussche is very skilled and also good in court. What I like about him is that he is open to debating his points of view and that I can discuss my views on the matter in detail.’

‘Koen Rutten is highly technically capable and trusted by our clients on complex and aggressive cross-border matters. Koen has an innate ability to make the right judgement call on difficult matters where other lawyers would be more equivocal. Maarten Mussche has shown himself to be consistently brilliant with his technical analysis.’

‘Dieuwertje de Leeuw has a calm attitude, with a broad perspective on the subject matter. She is analytical and her style is very convincing. An excellent negotiator as well.’

‘Stefan Holterman has extensive knowledge of corporate law and has extensive litigation experience. This gives him a good overview of the playing field and he is decisive, even when the pressure is high. He has a pleasant, persuasive style, both verbally and in writing. In addition, he is a very nice person to deal with and is approachable.’