A&O Shearman
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A&O Shearman‘s litigation practice is led by disputes specialist Richard de Haan, who is well-versed in public and private M&A disputes, joint venture and shareholder litigation and often handles matters before the Enterprise Chamber of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal. The team acts for global and domestic clients on cross-border corporate, financial and commercial litigation cases. Hilde van der Baan is known for her work on energy, projects and construction disputes, while Marieke Schaink focuses on M&A disputes, contractual liability and tort. Tim Sweerts is a go-to for class actions and ESG-related proceedings. Marieke van Hooijdonk and Arnold Croiset van Uchelen both left the firm in 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Absolute top quality work. The team stands out for it depth of quality from partners to associates.’
- ‘Tim Sweerts is strategically strong. He is a calm and collected lawyer both inside and outside of the courtroom.’
Key clients
- Abanca
- ABN Amro Bank
Work highlights
Advised Hunkemöller on a number of lawsuits and legal proceedings concerning a debt restructuring transaction with its creditor Redwood Capital Management.