Bommel van der Bend
Partner
Summary
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&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:
- GasTerra and Shell as lead counsel in gas price review arbitrations under a variety of international arbitration rules
- NXP as lead counsel in three ICC arbitrations against STMicroelectronics regarding their wireless joint venture
- SBM as lead counsel in in two NAI arbitrations regarding the construction of a series of legged crane vessels
- VTTI as lead counsel in a dispute regarding the construction of an oil terminal and offshore jetty in Cyprus
- Schiphol Airport on the procurement and contracting strategy for the development of the new A-pier on Schiphol Airport
“A highly experienced litigator with great tenacity”
Qualifications
Profession
Advocaat, admitted to the Bar in the Netherlands in 1992
Languages
Dutch, English, German
Education
University of Leiden
Europe Institute of the University of Saarbrücken (Germany)
Additional positions
Member of the management board of the Netherlands Arbitration Institute (NAI)
Member of the SIAC Users Council in Singapore
Editor and co-author of the Commentary on Dutch Arbitration Law, A Guide to the NAI Arbitration Rules and co-author of the Dutch commentary on European and Dutch Public Procurement Law
Personal Assistant
Daisy Stroomer
Highlighted matters
Vopak to acquire 29% share in an FSRU-based LNG import terminal in Pakistan
14 September 2018
Design and construction of new nuclear research reactor by PALLAS in Petten
14 February 2018
GasTerra wins EUR 2 billion price review arbitration against Italian energy major Eni
25 July 2016
De Brauw counsel in two international strategic matters of VTTI
1 April 2016
Enterprise Chamber rejects all claims against Strauss Group
3 January 2014
Featured publications & events
Efficiently resolving disputes in construction projects
2 August 2021
De Brauw wins 2021 Global Arbitration Review (GAR) Award for 'International Arbitration Practice that Impressed the Most'
2 July 2021
De Brauw lawyers contribute chapter to The European Arbitration Review
22 December 2017
De Brauw arbitration practice recognised in 10th edition GAR 100
10 March 2017
De Brauw contributes Netherlands chapter to GAR’s European Arbitration Review 2017
20 December 2016
