Kennedy Van der Laan regularly represents clients in commercial, shareholder and post-M&A disputes, serving as a key point of contact among domestic and multinational corporations from a variety of sectors including retail, telecoms and finance. Christoph Jeloschek leads the team alongside Martine de Koning. Jeloschek is adept at handling cross-border litigation and IT disputes, while de Koning focuses her practice on competition law disputes. Isabel van Tuyll van Serooskerken is known for her proficiency regarding contentious commercial and corporate law mandates.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A very pleasant firm, everything is well-organised. The team works well together, and cases are handled smoothly. Everyone has performed their specific role with great professionalism.’
- ‘They are all very pleasant people to talk to, both professionally and personally. They are highly knowledgeable and have an eye for what's best for your business.'
- 'They advise you to do the right thing and not just to be right. They consider the best business solution.’
- ‘Kennedy Van der Laan is very helpful and on point. Their diverse and talented team stands ready to help on your matters at any point.’
- ‘Martine de Koning and Isabel van Tuyll van Serooskerken in particular are very talented and reliable. They are strategic thinkers, hard working, and easy to work with.’
- ‘Of course the knowledge is state of the art, but the personal interaction is the real difference.’
Key clients
- Nike and Converse
- Greenpeace
- Microsoft
- VodafoneZiggo
- UPS
- Polaroid
- Syngenta
- Azerion
- Marriott
- ConnectBike
Work highlights
Represented VodafoneZiggo in emergency proceedings initiated by two service number operators, who sought to compel the inclusion of a higher call rate in the industry-wide billing system.
Represented Greenpeace and eight inhabitants of Bonaire in a climate case against the Dutch state regarding the emission of greenhouse gases.
Represented Fastned in a case against the Dutch state regarding compensation for damages due to unlawfully denying Fastned’s request for a permit to place commercial facilities at its charging stations.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Christoph Jeloschek; Martine de Koning
Other key lawyers
Isabel van Tuyll van Serooskerken