Chambers and Partners Europe 2020

Chambers and Partners published the Europe rankings for 2020. View our rankings below or view our profile at www.chambers.com.

Ranked Departments

Energy & Natural Resources: band 4

Transactional team with expertise across both oil and gas and renewable energy mandates. Scope of expertise covers M&A deals, contracts and network registration. Regularly acts for both domestic and international energy companies. Provides a wide scope of service through its integration with the firm's environmental and planning, public procurement, and regulatory departments. Has recently strengthened its ability in commercial contracting with new hires. One interview is impressed by the direct access to partners at the firm, noting: "They really look at providing services from a client point of view and adding value."

Work highlights

Represented Dyas and SHV in the sale of Dyas B.V. to RockRose Energy.

Notable practitioners

Stephan Sluijters is highlighted by referees for his experience in the sector, advising across a range of transactions, including divestments, share acquisitions and tenders. One interviewee states: "He really is on top of it. Always there and he provides an excellent service."

Insurance: band 4

Houses a solid litigation team and advises on issues ranging from coverage disputes to regulatory insurance matters. Excels at health and safety-related insurance matters, as well as environmental claims. Well-versed in dealing with D&O and professional liability claims, as well as construction all-risks insurance. Assists insurers, insured parties, brokers and municipalities. One client singles out the team's "broad specialism," adding: "They know their way around. It's nice that they can reach out to colleagues."

Work highlights

Represented SAAone in a dispute with its all-risks insurers after coverage was denied because of a late notification of an incident in one of its building pits.

Notable practitioners

Natalie Vloemans handles coverage litigation within the construction, logistics and industrial sectors, advising on technical damage insurance, as well as property damage, product recall and D&O liability. One client observes: "Her strength is quickly understanding the root of insurance disputes and having an excellent strategy to tackle that."

Ranked lawyers

Our ranked lawyers are:

• Matthijs Bolkenstein - Banking & Finance - Band 4
• Simon Tan – Employment – Band 4
• Stephan Sluijters – Energy & Natural Resources: Transacttional – Band 4
• Natalie Vloemans – Insurance – Band 2
• Willem Leppink – Intellectual Property: General – Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright – Band 3
• Maayke Maas-Cooymans– Public Law: Planning and Environment – Band 3