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:
2 December 2020
The Lawyer European Awards 2020 – Litigation team named European Litigation Team of the Year
17 May 2018
New model treaty to replace 79 existing Dutch bilateral investment treaties
10 March 2017
De Brauw arbitration practice recognised in 10th edition GAR 100
23 February 2017
Edward van Geuns speaks at Long Term Gas Supply Contracts Conference
3 October 2016
13 July 2016
Singapore International Arbitration Centre releases new arbitration rules
28 June 2016
Edward van Geuns speaks at Credit Suisse global conference call
15 June 2016
Ratified Hague Convention makes Singapore International Commercial Court more attractive
8 June 2016
9 March 2016
New SIAC statistics helpful when negotiating arbitration clauses
3 March 2016
15 February 2016
15 February 2016
5 November 2015
GAR | Singapore: Are Asia’s LNG Players heading for a contractual train wreck?
13 April 2015
10 November 2014
New Arbitration Act to further boost the Netherlands’ competitive position as arbitration venue
10 September 2014
LCIA trailblazer with introduction of new ethical code of conduct in 2014 Arbitration Rules
4 June 2014
Alternative forms of protection for Indonesia’s foreign investors
12 May 2014
Bilateral Investment Treaties and protection of investors: new dynamics
10 April 2014
Enforcement of court decisions within EU to be further simplified
10 February 2014
New transparency in UNCITRAL arbitrations to boost investor confidence
10 February 2014
Mediation now ICC default option for alternative dispute resolution
9 December 2013
ECJ: causal link between professional website and consumer contract not required
3 December 2013
7 March 2012
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
Claude Debussylaan 80
1082 MD Amsterdam
The Netherlands
P.O. Box 75084
1070 AB Amsterdam
The Netherlands