In the real estate domain, Sjoerd helps developers, investors, and institutions prevent and resolve disputes through early legal intervention, strategic correspondence, and contractual risk analysis.

His ESG practice covers both litigation and regulatory compliance, including greenwashing risks, anti-SLAPP defence, and the legal implications of public sustainability commitments. He advises on the interaction between ESG disclosures and operational reality, and on compliance with key EU frameworks such as the CSDDD, CSRD, Green Claims Directive, EU Taxonomy, ESRS, EUDR, ECGTD, PPWR, ESPR, and CBAM.

Sjoerd also assists clients facing scrutiny from Dutch regulators (ACM, AFM) and prepares or defends collective actions under the Dutch Class Action Act (WAMCA), where ESG conduct may trigger liability towards shareholders, consumers, or NGOs.

Recent matters include:
*Representing a Dutch pension fund in a €100 million real estate dispute;
*Acting for the former CEO of Airbus SE in a Dutch class action;
*Advising clients on ESG litigation and regulatory exposure, including scrutiny by Dutch regulators such as the AFM and ACM and the self-regulatory body RCC, particularly in relation to greenwashing and potential misleading sustainability claims.

Prior to joining the Dispute Resolution Expert Group, Sjoerd was part of the Real Estate Expert Group, where he advised on commercial real estate transactions, acquisitions of (real estate) companies, and turnkey development projects.

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Memberships

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Dutch Bar association, 2021
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Association of Young Litigation Lawyers (VJP), 2023
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Royal Commercial Law Association, 2023
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Royal Commercial Law Association, 2023
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Qualifications

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Master of Laws (LMM) in Corporate Law, University Leiden, the Netherlands, 2020 (cum laude).
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Bachelor of Law, University Leiden, the Netherlands, 2019.
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Law Firm School, 2024.
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Publications

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M.A.B. Baks & S.T. Pennink, 'Exploring civil liabilities under the CSDDD', Onderneming & Financiering’ (Company & Financing), 2024/3.
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Case analysis: Unpacking the Shell Ruling in appeal
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Breaking ESG litigation update: District Court of The Hague orders the Dutch State to reduce the national nitrogen emissions
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The rise of ESG litigation and horizontal human rights enforcement
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Navigating the landscape of the ’anti-ESG’ movement
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Navigating the ESG landscape: Cheat Sheet for the CSDDD
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Publication of the Proposal of the Dutch Implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
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Groundbreaking climate litigation: ECHR establishes violation of Switzerland's positive obligations in the context of climate change

Sjoerd Tiddo Pennink

Associate - Attorney at Law

Sjoerd.pennink@loyensloeff.com

Amsterdam

Dutch, English

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<p>Sjoerd Pennink, attorney at law, is based in our Amsterdam office and plays a key role in advising clients on corporate and commercial litigation. His practice has a particular focus on ESG-related disputes, class actions, and real estate conflicts. He advises and represents clients both in and out of court, combining strategic insight with deep sector knowledge.</p>

In the real estate domain, Sjoerd helps developers, investors, and institutions prevent and resolve disputes through early legal intervention, strategic correspondence, and contractual risk analysis.

His ESG practice covers both litigation and regulatory compliance, including greenwashing risks, anti-SLAPP defence, and the legal implications of public sustainability commitments. He advises on the interaction between ESG disclosures and operational reality, and on compliance with key EU frameworks such as the CSDDD, CSRD, Green Claims Directive, EU Taxonomy, ESRS, EUDR, ECGTD, PPWR, ESPR, and CBAM.

Sjoerd also assists clients facing scrutiny from Dutch regulators (ACM, AFM) and prepares or defends collective actions under the Dutch Class Action Act (WAMCA), where ESG conduct may trigger liability towards shareholders, consumers, or NGOs.

Recent matters include:
*Representing a Dutch pension fund in a €100 million real estate dispute;
*Acting for the former CEO of Airbus SE in a Dutch class action;
*Advising clients on ESG litigation and regulatory exposure, including scrutiny by Dutch regulators such as the AFM and ACM and the self-regulatory body RCC, particularly in relation to greenwashing and potential misleading sustainability claims.

Prior to joining the Dispute Resolution Expert Group, Sjoerd was part of the Real Estate Expert Group, where he advised on commercial real estate transactions, acquisitions of (real estate) companies, and turnkey development projects.