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Simmons & Simmons‘ commercial and corporate litigation practice has a wide reach, advising international and domestic clients on cross-border issues in the Netherlands. The team also has significant experience handling financial litigation disputes, cartel litigation, healthcare disputes and defamation cases. The commercial disputes team is led by Paul Tjiam, while George Driessen leads the corporate litigation team. Machteld Hiemstra is noted for her experience in handling commercial disputes.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Paul Tjiam and his team have a wealth of knowledge in the crypto disputes area and when combined with Simmons & Simmons' equally excellent financial regulatory team, they are a perfect set of solicitors for handling our litigious matters in the Netherlands.’

  • ‘Edwin van der Velde is an exceptional young practitioner, diligent, concise in his consideration of legal points and research. An excellent future is ahead for him. Paul Tjiam has excellent rapport with his clients and his reputation for being one of the best is well deserved. He has excellent strategic consideration and will often anticipate all of our concerns as a client.’

Key clients

  • Kingdom of Spain
  • MUFG Bank Ltd & MUFG, Inc.

Work highlights

Represented the Kingdom of Spain in civil proceedings against Dutch investors relating to state aid.