Stibbe‘s litigation group leverages significant regulatory, competition, corporate and finance law expertise. The team is well-versed in handling a range of disputes for domestic and multinational corporates, private equity firms, financial institutions, and professional services companies. Jeroen Kortmann heads the group and is an expert in contractual disputes, insurance litigation, competition law and collective redress. Tim de Greve represents both claimants and defendants in litigation proceedings, while Gertjan Boekraad is a go-to in the professional services sector, focusing on defending clients against mass claims and collective actions. Boekraad is also adept at handling commercial litigation, insolvency issues, and corporate and shareholder disputes.
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Key clients
- Karl Lagerfeld, DKNY, and Donna Karan (G-III Apparel Group)
- Heineken
- Providence Private Equity Partners
- ABN Amro
- EY
- Prysmian
- AerCap
- Damen Shipyards Group
- Dutch National Railways
- Ballast Nedam
- Kenstone Metal
- Egeria
Work highlights
Represented Providence Equity Partners in its defence against a claim for damages brought by Groupe Canal+.
Represented Karl Lagerfeld, DKNY, and Donna Karan (G-III) in proceedings before the Amsterdam Court against attempts to halt the distribution, promotion and sale of these brands in southern European regions.
Represented Ballast Nedam in several construction disputes, including in litigation against Air Products regarding the construction of a highly complex nitrogen plant.
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Practice head
Jeroen Kortmann
Other key lawyers
Tim de Greve; Gertjan Boekraad