Litigation & Risk Management
Loyens & Loeff has a long-standing tradition of litigation and arbitration proceedings involving a broad range of industries, services, regions and jurisdictions.
Domestic & cross-border
In order to meet the demands of our (international) clients, Loyens & Loeff regularly represents clients in domestic and cross-border litigation, as well as in domestic and international arbitration.
Extensive sector knowledge
Clients among others include financial institutions, governments, corporations active in construction, in the energy, chemical, pharmaceutical, food and auto-motive industry, as well as providers of telecommunication services and information technology.
Mediation expertise
In addition to litigation Loyens & Loeff expanded its dispute resolution services with a mediation practice. In addition to party counsellor in a mediation, Loyens & Loeff mediators have acted as mediator in commercial, corporate and tax disputes where among others insurance companies, trade organisations, large corporations and entrepreneurs were one of disputing parties.
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What others say about us
Chambers Europe
"Clients note that they 'feel very supported' by the firm, adding that the firm's 'dedication never drops'." (2019)
"'The team is amazingly attentive, very thorough and creative.' Sources also praise the team's collaborative approach as well as their 'strategic, out-of-the-box thinking'." (2019)
Chambers Europe
"Extensive litigation team active on a range of disputes for national and international clients. Expertise includes corporate, banking, insurance and tax disputes. Represents plaintiffs and defendants, with additional experience in real estate and professional liability cases. Also acts in conjunction with the firm's corporate investigations team. Recent client wins include United Vansen International Sports. Clients praise the "high-quality" team for being "on the ball and proactive" and displaying "good strategic thinking." One particularly impressed client enthuses: "They are very responsive to the needs of the client. Their legal opinions are always prompt and thorough," adding: "They always make the client feel that they are a priority." Advised Rabobank on an investigation into alleged misconduct at its subsidiary, FGH Bank". (2018)
Legal 500
"Loyens & Loeff fields a team of ‘smart and practical practitioners’ who 'think on their feet'. Complex banking litigation, securities litigation and shareholders’ and joint-venture related disputes are core strengths." (2019)
Hendrikvan Druten
Partner Attorney at lawHendrik van Druten, attorney at law, is chairman of the Litigation & Risk Management Group.
T: +31 20 578 59 25 E: hendrik.van.druten@loyensloeff.com
SidneyBerendsen
Partner Attorney at lawSidney Berendsen, attorney at law, is a specialist in corporate law disputes, such as disputes involving M&A transactions, disputes between shareholders, proceedings with the Enterprise Chamber of the Court of Appeals and directors’ and supervisors’ liability.
T: +31 20 578 57 80 E: sidney.berendsen@loyensloeff.com
HakimBoularbah
Attorney at Law PartnerHakim Boularbah, attorney at law, is partner in the Litigation & Risk Management practice group in our Brussels office. He focuses on corporate litigation (class actions, shareholders’ disputes, post-acquisition claims,...), international arbitration (including proceedings related to arbitration: enforcement, setting aside, interim measures,...) and asset recovery. His expertise has been internationally recognised.
T: +32 2 773 23 50 E: hakim.boularbah@loyensloeff.com
VéroniqueHoffeld
Managing Partner Luxembourg Attorney at law / Avocat à la CourVéronique Hoffeld, partner, is a member of the Management Committee of Loyens & Loeff Luxembourg and heads the Litigation & Risk Management Practice Group of our Luxembourg office. She focuses on commercial law, litigation, arbitration, real estate and IP law
T: +352 466 230 232 E: veronique.hoffeld@loyensloeff.com
MijkeSinninghe Damsté
Partner Attorney at lawMijke Sinninghe Damsté, attorney at law, is a member of the Litigation & Risk Management practice group.
T: +31 20 578 56 66 E: mijke.sinninghe.damste@loyensloeff.com
TomClaassens
Partner Attorney at lawTom Claassens is a partner in Loyens & Loeff’s Litigation & Risk Management practice group.
T: +31 10 224 66 13 E: tom.claassens@loyensloeff.com
VincentVroom
Partner Attorney at lawVincent Vroom, attorney at law, specialises in financial restructurings and insolvency.
T: +31 20 578 59 84 E: vincent.vroom@loyensloeff.com
RobinMoser
Local partner Attorney at lawRobin Moser, attorney at law, is a local partner in our Zurich office. He focuses on domestic and international dispute resolution and has broad experience in representing clients in court, before federal and cantonal authorities and arbitral tribunals.
T: +41 43 434 67 42 M: +41 78 806 40 91 E: robin.moser@loyensloeff.com