Mr Michiel Coenraads > DLA Piper > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

The arbitration team at DLA Piper sits within the firm’s litigation and regulatory practice and focuses on international disputes involving energy, construction and post-M&A issues. Practice head Michiel Coenraads leads the team and is the go-to for blue-chip clients requiring assistance in high-stakes corporate litigation and international arbitration. He routinely assists clients with cross-border issues and is experienced in handling ESG-related cases. Also in the team is Anne Josephus Jitta, who assists with enforcement and annulment proceedings in the energy, finance and industrial sectors.

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.

Under the leadership of Gerard Kneppers, the energy team at DLA Piper has been kept busy advising on transactional matters in the renewable energy sector. Solar power work forms a core pillar of the practice, and the group continues to assist with complex regulatory issues in the energy space. Michiel Coenraads is a key contact for contentious matters, and has extensive experience in advising on climate change issues. Arjen de Snoo left the firm in April 2024.