Summary

Jeroen heads our corporate litigation practice group. He represents clients in court proceedings, including before the Enterprise Chamber in Amsterdam, and in arbitration. His practice focuses on corporate and M&A-related disputes, including investor claims. Jeroen also has considerable M&A experience.

Jeroen is referred to by clients as "a great litigator", "creative, sharp-minded, dedicated", with "a calm but convincing litigation style" and a "top-class litigation team" (Legal 500, 2021), who "does a great job of thinking outside the box and brings the right level of creativity" (Chambers Global, 2022).

Jeroen's recent experience includes advising and representing:

  • Shell in Enterprise Chamber proceedings regarding the emergency funding of its Ukrainian joint venture
  • Triodos Bank's supervisory board in proceedings before the Enterprise Chamber
  • a Chinese state-owned enterprise in post-M&A litigation and ICC arbitration regarding a USD 2 billion transaction
  • a multinational online food delivery platform in a corporate dispute in ICC arbitration
  • former SNS REAAL NV and de Volksbank in Enterprise Chamber proceedings after its nationalisation by the Dutch State
  • the Eneco Shareholder Committee in Enterprise Chamber proceedings in connection with the potential privatisation of Eneco Group N.V.
  • the franchiser of well-established Dutch/Belgian DIY brands in a dispute with shareholders/franchisees in Enterprise Chamber proceedings and arbitration
  • a multinational manufacturer of automotive and industrial equipment in Enterprise Chamber proceedings
  • a multinational online broker in a post-M&A dispute in ICC arbitration
  • supermarket retailers Jumbo and Coop in post-M&A litigation against Sligro regarding the acquisition of 400+ supermarket locations
  • a financial institution in a high-value dispute over professional services liability
  • a hedge fund in reaching a significant settlement with Steinhoff, preceded by novel legal actions under new "Dutch scheme" bankruptcy legislation
  • former management in the aftermath of the bankruptcy of KPNQwest, one of the largest Dutch bankruptcies to date

Qualifications

  • Profession

    Advocaat, admitted to the Bar in the Netherlands in 2005

  • Languages

    Dutch, English

  • Education

    University of Leiden

Personal Assistant