Bird & Bird‘s dispute resolution practice focuses on representing multinational clients in the technology space and other regulated sectors on complex and high-value matters. Spearheading the practice, Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa leverages her expertise in public and private law to represent clients in mass claims, insurance and liability litigation, corporate disputes, as well as construction and infrastructure claims. Olaf Trojan is noted for his work on media and press litigation alongside insolvency matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very focused and knowledgeable team led by Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa, and special mention to Laura Grijpma. Excellent support in complex litigation.’
- ‘Firm is extremely responsive, timely, topical, competent, practical and knowledgeable.’
- ‘Olaf Trojan and Roelien van Neck stand out in view of their thoroughness, competence and reliability.’
- ‘Excellent responsiveness and clear and concise advice.’
- ‘Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa and Jeffrey Maalderink have advised us; very positive experience working with them.’
- ‘Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa is an extremely bright lawyer, always on the ball, with a sharp eye on more than just the technical legal aspects of the case. She is strategic and proactively advises us with the bigger picture in mind.’
Key clients
- Odido
- Veolia
- Volker Wessels
- BT
- Iron Mountain
- SunExpress
- Palladyne International Asset Management
- Chiquita
- Inmarsat .Viasat
- Flextronics
- Total- Energy
- Lagerwey
Work highlights
Represented Palladyne Asset Management in six connected litigation cases against three Libyan State Investors including the LIA, with claims worth over €300m.
Represented Veolia in appeal proceedings regarding a tendering procedure.
Represented PostNL in litigation against the municipality of Rotterdam.
Practice head
Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa
Other key lawyers
Olaf Trojan; Roelien van Neck; Laura Grijpma; Jeffrey Maalderink