Litigation and Arbitration

Pels Rijcken has ample experience with proceedings at all Dutch and European judiciary bodies, as well as with arbitration proceedings under various Dutch and international arbitration rules (such as NAI, RvA, ICC, LCIA).

Our expertise covers all stages of state court proceedings (summary proceedings, proceedings at first and second instance and supreme court proceedings), arbitration proceedings and binding advice proceedings. This also includes class actions, cartel damage claims, attachments and enforcement disputes, quantum proceedings, disclosure proceedings and setting aside/enforcement of arbitral awards. The Litigation and Arbitration team also has an excellent track record in providing strategic legal advice and second opinions. Various team members also frequently act as legal expert in arbitration proceedings and in other proceedings.

Our Litigation and Arbitration team consists of attorneys who assist clients from both the private and public sector in a fast, efficient and dedicated manner. The team demonstrates its added value once again when effectively coordinating and structuring parallel (international) proceedings.

Pels Rijcken's clients include various (listed) corporates. Also on the firm's client list are the Dutch state, market regulators and local governments.

Recommendations

• "The team are very pleasant to deal with, friendly, professional and committed. They are always available for sharing thoughts and discussing legal topics if necessary. I find them pleasant conversation partners; they do not shy away from discussing a difficult topic and they do not let themselves be easily overwhelmed. Their extensive active knowledge is much appreciated." - Legal 500, 2025
• "They are extremely knowledgeable, have the ability to zoom in on details, but never lose sight of the bigger picture. I feel that we're in good and experienced hands." - Legal 500, 2025
• "Pels Rijcken's team has a very thorough understanding of the law, an ability to quickly get to the heart of the matter, strong analytical and argument skills and a dedicated client focus." - Chambers Global, 2025
• "Pels Rijcken has excellent legal knowledge and its pleadings are super sharp and strategic, making for a rewarding collaboration. The team is good at listening and advising." - Chambers Global, 2025
• "Pels Rijcken combines a deep knowledge of and vast experience in Dutch procedural law with a very pragmatic approach, which makes it excellent for handling complex and sophisticated matters." - Chambers Europe, 2025
• "The lawyers are very approachable and no effort is too much. As a client, we are really well supported by Pels Rijcken." - Chambers Europe, 2025
• "Pels Rijcken provide clear, well-thought-through advice, are very strong on strategy and the team is a pleasure to work with." - The Legal 500, 2024
• "The strength of this team lies in their understanding of the dilemmas that we may face and their capability to easily and quickly connect us with their colleagues in the public law team and provide sound advice that considers the perspective of both specialties. This sets them apart from other law firms." - The Legal 500, 2024
• “The team always provided a swift response, kind and very service-oriented.” - Chambers Global, 2024
• “In our experience, Pels Rijcken has extensive knowledge and experience when it comes to complex and sophisticated matters.” - Chambers Global, 2024
• “Pels Rijcken's Supreme Court team is one of the top teams in the Netherlands. In commercial litigation, they pair thoroughness and technical skills to superior strategic analysis." - Chambers Global, 2024
  
• "Pels Rijcken has extensive knowledge and experience when it comes to complex and sophisticated matters." - Chambers Europe, 2024
• "Pels Rijcken's Supreme Court team is one of the top teams in the Netherlands. In commercial litigation, they pair thoroughness and technical skills to superior strategic analysis." - Chambers Europe, 2024