Bommel is an expert in the field of international arbitration and heads the construction practice. He predominantly handles complex arbitrations in the field of energy, large scale construction projects and M&amp;A-related matters. On the basis of his wide-ranged arbitration experience, Bommel also advises on procurement and contracting strategy for complex projects.
Bommel divides his time between Amsterdam and Singapore. 
Bommel’s recent work includes representing and advising:
<ul><li>GasTerra and Shell as lead counsel in gas price review arbitrations under a variety of international arbitration rules</li><li>NXP as lead counsel in three ICC arbitrations against STMicroelectronics regarding their wireless joint venture</li><li>SBM as lead counsel in in two NAI arbitrations regarding the construction of a series of legged crane vessels</li><li>VTTI as lead counsel in a dispute regarding the construction of an oil terminal and offshore jetty in Cyprus</li><li>Schiphol Airport on the procurement and contracting strategy for the development of the new A-pier on Schiphol Airport</li></ul>

Bommel vanderbend

Bommel van der Bend

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Frank is a tax lawyer with a focus on the area of international and EU tax law.
His practice includes advising clients, which is a relatively small spin-off of De Brauw’s corporate practice. The remaining and major part of his activities comprises litigation in a broader sense, including providing expert opinions for tax proceedings and second opinions, and conducting proceedings in the Netherlands’ various tax courts. Frank regularly contributes to discussions on international tax law, and shares his views with the Dutch Ministry of Finance (e.g. on the 2010 tax treaty between the Netherlands and Japan, and the 2012 tax treaty between the Netherlands and Germany) and the Dutch parliament (hearing on the Dutch tax treaty policy and advising on the relationship between the Dutch Separated Private Assets regime and tax treaties).
Frank was awarded his PhD by Erasmus University Rotterdam for his (published) thesis on the tax aspects of cross-border employees and their remunerations in January 2007. 
Frank's recent work includes representing and advising: <ul><li>A portfolio company of a Private Equity Fund in its tax litigation regarding the deductibility of interest on various loans and shareholders loans (including a reversed convertible)</li><li>National Grid Indus BV in its EU court proceedings on the Dutch exit tax levied if a company moves its tax residence out of the Netherlands</li><li>A Dutch investment company in a dispute concerning an additional wage withholding tax assessment imposed on the company as a result of an excessive severance payment attributed to one of its former directors.</li><li>South African media group, in Dutch Supreme Court tax litigation (the ”Mauritius case” of 8 July 2016, BNB 2016/197) concerning limitation on interest deduction rules</li><li>CITO, the foundation that develops all exams in primary and secondary education in the Netherlands, in tax litigation before the Dutch Supreme Court. Proceedings to establish whether schools seconding teachers to CITO to develop exams are exempt from charging VAT to CITO</li><li>Loodswezen, the Dutch pilotage services, in Dutch Supreme Court tax litigation (case of 3 May 2013, BNB 2013/180) Proceedings before the Dutch Supreme Court concerning the duty to insure of aspiring registered pilots during their education/employment</li></ul>

Frank potgens

Frank Pötgens

In 2008 TPG acquired a 25.1% interest in Strauss Coffee for USD 293 million. Strauss Group retained 74.9% of Strauss Coffee. In May TPG indicated that it wanted to commit Strauss Coffee to an IPO which would pave the way for TPG's exit. A dispute arose between TPG and Strauss Group regarding the dismissal of the CEO of SCBV, services agreements and TPG's exit. TPG initiated inquiry proceedings at the Enterprise Chamber. 
On 23 December 2013 the Enterprise Chamber denied TPG's requests. De Brauw defended Strauss Group in the proceedings before the Enterprise Chamber.​

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In 2008 TPG acquired a 25.1% interest in Strauss Coffee for USD 293 million. Strauss Group retained 74.9% of Strauss Coffee. In May TPG indicated that it wanted to commit Strauss Coffee to an IPO which would pave the way for TPG's exit. A dispute arose between TPG and Strauss Group regarding the dismissal of the CEO of SCBV, services agreements and TPG's exit. TPG initiated inquiry proceedings at the Enterprise Chamber.  On 23 December 2013 the Enterprise Chamber denied TPG's requests. De Brauw defended Strauss Group in the proceedings before the Enterprise Chamber.​

In 2008 TPG acquired a 25.1% interest in Strauss Coffee for USD 293 million. Strauss Group retained 74.9% of Strauss Coffee. In May TPG indicated that it…

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