Ranking Pels Rijcken in Chambers Global Guide 2026

13 February 2026

In the 2026 edition of the Chambers and Partners Global Guide, Pels Rijcken achieves one improved and two new rankings compared to last year. The rankings once again confirm our strong reputation in the field of international litigation: “Pels Rijcken has a solid, well-prepared and qualified team, with especially top-notch and brilliant partners who can think ahead and strategically for the client's interests."

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Litigation and Arbitration

All practice area listings were achieved in the two highest possible positions, the so-called Band 1 and Band 2 rankings. The Arbitration practice increased to a Band 2 listing compared to last year, while Litigation maintains its strong Band 1 position. Pels Rijcken is also delighted with a Band 2 listing in the new category International & Cross-Border Disputes.

For the individual listings, Pels Rijcken received seven rankings – one more than last year.

Martijn Scheltema retains his Global Market Leader (Band 1) position for Business & Human Rights Law. Willem Heemskerk maintains his Band 1 ranking for Litigation and is also individually recognized with a Band 3 listing in the Arbitration category. Wemmeke Wisman (Litigation) and Sikke Kingma (Intellectual Property: General – Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright) also retain their rankings. Hans van Wijk retains his title of Foreign Expert for Litigation: Dutch Caribbean.

Our Litigation practice is particularly well represented this year, with Peter van Kippersluis being a newcomer in the Chambers and Partners Global Guide, earning a Band 5 recognition.

This is a fantastic recognition and, above all, a testament to the dedication of the team I work with every day. Over the past few years, our Litigation practice has made impressive strides and is rapidly expanding. Receiving this distinction makes it even clearer that we’re on the right path.

Peter van Kippersluis

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Peter van Kippersluis

Attorney-at-law • Partner

With these results, Pels Rijcken further expands its top ranked status. The performance is based on the positive feedback from clients and the market. We thank them for their feedback and are proud of the rankings we have once again achieved in this edition.

A selection of our quotes:

Hans van Wijk (Litigation, Forein Expert in Dutch Caribbean): "Hans van Wijk is a true authority in this area."
Martijn Scheltema (Business & Human Rights Law – Global Market Leaders, Band 1): "Martijn Scheltema has an incredible bright mind, is extremely knowledgeable and is always enlightening with his understanding of the law."
Peter van Kippersluis (Litigation, Band 5): "Peter van Kippersluis combines strong legal expertise with a calm, thoughtful approach, ensuring that complex matters are handled efficiently and effectively."
Sikke Kingma (Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright, Band 4): "Sikke Kingma is particularly well known for handling IP disputes before the Supreme."
Wemmeke Wisman (Litigation, Band 3): "Wemmeke Wisman is both technically and strategically exceptionally strong, and also has an impressive appreciation and understanding of the issues at stake."
Willem Heemskerk (Litigation, Band 1 | Arbitration, Band 3): "Willem Heemskerk is a brilliant lawyer and a top-notch litigator with a sharp view of the big picture. He is also a keen strategist with a deep understanding and knowledge of Dutch law."

Visit the website of Chambers & Partners for a complete overview of our rankings and quotes.

The Chabers Global Guide is an international legal guide that conducts independent research through interviews with clients and colleagues to identify the world’s best law firms, practices and lawyers.