Davids Advocaten focuses on corporate litigation, representing start-ups, multinational corporates and directors and shareholders in cross-border and domestic disputes. The firm pairs strong capabilities in insolvency and restructuring cases with a wealth of expertise regarding shareholder disputes and corporate liability cases. Litigation specialists Mark-Hendrik De Vries, Laurie Van Leeuwen, Jan Davids, Nils Reerink and Joris Boddaert together co-lead the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The commercial litigation practice of Davids Advocaten combines legal expertise with an extensive insight on the necessary strategy and accompanying options.’
- ‘Working with Joris Boddaert and Zora Zoetmulder has shown me that they stand-out in a solution-focused approach which combines the willingness to settle amicably while not avoiding the necessary legal routes.’
- ‘Joris Boddaert is an excellent lawyer.’
- ‘The firm is based on clear principles, handling restructuring and corporate litigation only. The partners have a well-established profile in the market and are leaders in their practice areas.’
- ‘The team is very responsive and has sharp bright minds. I have worked with Laurie van Leeuwen and Joris Boddaert, who both stand out in their fields of expertise and have an enormous drive to achieve the best result for their clients.’
- ‘Both Laurie van Leeuwen and Nils Reerink are witty, sharp and working hard to get the best result. Besides, they never give up but always come with new ideas and suggestions.’
Key clients
- Fyta Company B.V.
- IBFM Management B.V.
- Norden Capital
Work highlights
Advised FYTA Company B.V on proceedings before the entrepreneurial chamber, litigation on forced capital increase, shareholder litigation and other issues.
Advised on behalf of a shareholder of Norden Capital on an injunction before the entrepreneurial chamber to have a court-appointed director installed.
Represented IBFM Management B.V. in liability proceedings involving TCA and Exem Energy B.V. bankruptcy.
Practice head
Mark-Hendrik De Vries; Laurie van Leeuwen; Jan Davids; Nils Reerink; Joris Boddaert
Other key lawyers
Zora Zoetmulder