Edward specialises in international disputes, including both international arbitration proceedings and litigation in courts in various jurisdictions. He often deals with post-acquisition disputes, construction disputes and disputes under long-term contracts.
Edward has a global practice and has handled matters on all continents. He was the resident partner of De Brauw's Singapore office from 2016 to 2019, where he headed De Brauw's Asian arbitration practice. Previously, in 2009 and 2010, Edward was seconded to the International Arbitration department of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York. Edward continues to handle many cases related to Asia and/or the USA.
Edward is a founding board member of the Dutch Arbitration Association and a member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR. He is also an editor of a standard work on Dutch procedural law and regularly publishes on a variety of issues.
Edward’s recent work includes representing and advising:
“Outstanding in cross-examinations”
Profession
Advocaat, admitted to the Bar in the Netherlands in 2003
Languages
Dutch, English
Education
University of Amsterdam
23 December 2021
3 January 2014
1 December 2010
1 August 2010
12 April 2022
2 July 2021
2 December 2020
10 March 2017
23 February 2017