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.
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Testimonials
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‘DLA Piper's arbitration team in the Netherlands is very good. They have a strong sector focus and that pays off. The team has all the features you'd be looking for: technically gifted, commercial, smart, experienced and they know our sector. One of the best teams in the Netherlands.’
‘Michiel Coenraads is one of the best arbitration lawyers I know. He is smart, experienced, energetic and he goes the extra mile for us. We have an excellent relationship with him and he can speak with our lawyers, our business folks and our senior management. Great communicator who can make complex things simple. Leads a great team.’
Key clients
- AbbVie
- Abn Amro
Work highlights
Advised Tech Mahindra and Tech Mahindra Netherlands on a post-M&A dispute.
Practice head
Michiel Coenraads
Other key lawyers
Anne Josephus Jitta; Jorian Hamster