Ploum‘s dispute resolution practice handles contractual disputes, corporate litigation, insurance disputes and insolvency cases. It is also active on contentious regulatory and environmental cases, representing both domestic and international clients. Maurice Verhoeven leads the practice and focuses on liability issues, shareholder disputes and inquiry proceedings before the Enterprise Chamber. Insurance and liability-related disputes are also handled by Natalie Vloemans.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Natalie Vloemans is very keen and alert, able to discuss legal matters without pre-fixed opinions.’
- ‘Matthijs Gardien is a fantastic litigator, thoughtful in his advice and aggressive when it counts.’
- ‘The team is alert, open to cooperation and it was a pleasure to cooperate with them.’
- ‘Extremely collaborative team, with precise strategy. Really nice to work with, proactive, communicates well with updates, and help bridge the gap between international clients and Dutch court procedure. ’
- ‘The biggest differentiator of this is firm is its easy and collaborative way of working together.’
- ‘Each individual is seriously concerned about our matters. Also they take immediate actions on feedback to elevate their knowledge.'
Key clients
- Deloitte Accountants B.V.
- AIG Europe Limited, Netherlands
- HDI Global Speciality
- Chemours/DuPont
- GEA
- Ballast Nedam
- Koninklijke Volker Wessels Stevin N.V.
- Koole Tankstorage Botlek B.V. / Odfjell Terminals B.V.
- Peterson Control Union
- No Risk B.V.
- QBE UK
- TBI
Work highlights
Assisted Nationale Energie Vergelijker B.V. with a multimillion commercial dispute with Total Energies Power & Gas Nederland B.V. and Total Holdings Nederland B.V..
Represented Chemours and DuPont in defending the companies against C8 and GenX exposure claims following similar US litigation.
Represented TUI in a case where an environmental organisation (Reclame Fossielvrij) seeks to ban an advertisement by TUI.
Practice head
Maurice Verhoeven
Other key lawyers
Natalie Vloemans; Matthijs Gardien