DLA Piper is noted for its expertise in cross-border corporate, finance, commercial, ESG and construction litigation. Practice head Marnix Holtzer leads on corporate litigation cases and assists C-level executives on issues such as corporate governance. Ewald Netten is sought-after among banks and financial institutions for representation in finance, securities and insolvency disputes as well as restructuring mandates. Frank van de Wakker is noted for his work on financial litigation involving bankruptcy law. Michiel Coenraads left the firm in February 2026.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The DLA Piper practice combines exceptional experience with an innovative mindset, offering a depth of knowledge and consistency that is rare in the market. They think creatively and adapt their approach to suit the specific needs of each client and business, striking a balance between trusted expertise and forward-looking solutions.'
- ‘Ewald Netten has an excellent feel for strategy and able to discern relevant issues in very complex matters quickly. Frank van de Wakker has excellent skills and and can turn a complicated set of facts into a compelling story that appeals to the courts and helps deliver the results you are looking for.’
- ‘The team works well together, works quickly, the various lawyers know what they have to do, and there is excellent clout.’
- ‘Exceptionally strong. We have a very good relationship with them - they are energetic, commercial and strategic thinkers and technically very skilled. Exactly what you need for your complex international disputes. ’
- ‘Marnix Holtzer is very good. He is practical and takes responsibility.’
- ‘Frank van de Wakker is a quick thinker and user friendly lawyer who really collaborates with the client.’
- ‘Ewald Netten and Simone Zwartenkot are excellent lawyers with outstanding quality.’
- ‘It is able to deduct the relevant issue in very complex cases seemingly without effort and turn that into excellent submissions to the courts.’
Key clients
- ABN Amro
- ABP Pensionfund
- ACT Commodities
- Adriaan van Erk
- Amtrust International Underwriters DAC
- Ballast Nedam
- Barry-Wehmiller Packaging
- Bayer AG
- Coinbase
- Coinmerce B.V.
- Crossroads European Holdings
- Credit Europe Bank N.V.
- GarantiBank International N.V.
- Generali Insurance Asset Management
- Harel
- HFM Solutions
- HunterDouglas
- ING Bank N.V.
- KBC Bank
- Kindred (Unibet)
Work highlights
Represented Kindred Group Plc and its group companies in multiple class action proceedings that are initiated or threatened by gamblers.
Advised Saudi chemicals giant SABIC on the reorganisation of their polymer cracker business in Europe and SABIC’s desire to enhance their business’ sustainability.
Represented Generali in a contentious and cross-border dispute against several publicly traded oil and gas companies that have collectively issued bonds of approx. a €500m.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Marnix Holtzer
Other key lawyers
Frank van de Wakker; Ewald Netten; Simone Zwartenkot