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Dispute resolution: arbitration

A&O Shearman

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The international arbitration group at A&O Shearman has been active in cross-border arbitrations involving multiple jurisdictions across Europe and the US. The Amsterdam-based team is jointly led by Marieke van Hooijdonk and Hilde van der Baan, who are active across a number of key sectors including energy and construction. Van Hooijdonk is the go-to for commercial and corporate disputes, representing clients in both national and international proceedings. Often acting as arbitration counsel, Van der Baan advises on contractual liability, tort, product liability and M&A-related disputes. Marieke Schaink rejoined the firm in January 2023 as counsel and is well versed in representing clients in arbitration and M&A-related disputes. Guido Straub has been involved in a number of multi-jurisdictional arbitrations.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Top notch team, super experienced and a lot of expertise, they act as one team and are the best in class. The team are strategically and tactically troopers there to fight your case and typically do win. Exceptional quality.’

  • ‘Marieke Schaink is a rising star in cross-border litigation and arbitration. She showed good business sense and a keen understanding of the commercial and strategic interests of my company. She is hard working and ambitious. She was well prepared and did excellent advocacy, as a result of which we won the case. In addition, she was really able to bring a positive energy to the team.'

Key clients

  • NextEra Energy

Work highlights

  • Advising NextEra Energy on a request for an anti-enforcement injunction brought by the Kingdom of Spain in the District Court of Amsterdam.