Financial Litigation

De Brauw has an extensive track record of representing financial institutions and their stakeholders in complex, high-stakes disputes. Our Financial Litigation practice is widely recognised as a leading practice in the Netherlands, combining in-depth sector knowledge with the rigorous, strategic approach that defines our firm. We act for banks, insurers, pension funds, asset managers, investment funds and other financial institutions, as well as their stakeholders in all types of financial disputes – ranging from regulatory enforcement and duty of care claims to securities litigation and mass claims. Our involvement in landmark financial disputes has helped shape the legal landscape in the Netherlands and beyond.

A 360-degree perspective

Financial disputes are rarely straightforward. They sit at the intersection of complex financial products, evolving regulation and shifting public, supervisory and judicial expectations. Our team tracks these developments closely, bringing an in-depth understanding of financial markets and instruments, the businesses of financial institutions and the regulatory environment in which they operate, as well as of the supervisory, reputational and commercial considerations at play.

Preventing, managing and resolving disputes

We advise financial institutions and their stakeholders at every stage of a dispute – from early risk assessment and prevention to mediation, litigation, arbitration and settlement. We work closely with our clients from the moment a dispute is anticipated, helping them to assess risk, preserve options and build the strongest possible position. We bring our full resources to bear – combining litigation expertise with regulatory knowledge, and the support of our market-leading Financial Markets & Regulation, Employment & Employee Benefits, Finance & Restructuring and Supreme Court Litigation practices where needed.