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Dispute Resolution

Law Firm in the Netherlands specialised in Dispute Resolution

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2 specialist practice areas in Dispute Resolution

Disputes have always existed, as has dispute resolution. If you have a problem requiring legal action, our team can assist you in analysing risk, managing disputes and seeking constructive solutions in your best interests. CMS´s sector-focused lawyers are not just litigators or arbitration specialists but business-minded problem solvers. They always keep in mind that winning is a means, not an end in itself.

Using our global experience and local knowledge, we can safeguard your interests before state courts, arbitral tribunals and in alternative dispute resolution. We can handle your dispute across any European jurisdiction, obtain judicial assistance in foreign proceedings and deal with enforcement procedures for foreign judgements and arbitral awards.

We routinely act in all business areas before state courts and as counsel in international and domestic arbitration proceedings, including investment arbitration. Our partners also regularly act as arbitrators.

If you want your dispute to stay out of court or arbitration, we can guide you tactically in achieving this. Mediation is an example of alternative dispute resolution.

A further risk you may face is the threat of an external investigation amid allegations of corporate wrongdoing. Our specialists can support you 24/7 through sensitive investigations by criminal and regulatory authorities, including negotiating settlements where appropriate.

CMS Netherlands rankings

Band 5
Chambers Europe, 2026
Tier 4
Legal 500 EMEA, 2026 (Arbitration)
Tier 3
Legal 500 EMEA, 2026 (Commercial litigation)

Our specialist practice areas

Awards & Recognitions
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    "Very skilled professionals with a passion for the work. Swift responses."
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2024
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    "Big international team with skilled litigators. Nice and pleasant people to work with."
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2024
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    "They handle cases very professionally and carefully, and are good at looking for various possibilities, evaluating them, and giving timely recommendations. I like this kind of legal team."
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2024
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    "I believe the litigation team of CMS Amsterdam is able to provide solid legal advice and representation in court. They have a solid place in the market when it comes to corporate and insolvency litigation."
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2023
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    "Pro-active, friendly and respectful."
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2023
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    "Good all-round team with a can-do mentality."
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2022
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    "CMS did a tremendous job in using legal and negotiating tactics to secure our objectives within an extremely short time span. We were impressed by their inventiveness and fast, robust approach."
    Chambers Global, 2020
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    "Deep knowledge and project management skills."
    Chambers Global, 2020
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    "They made our negotiations very effective and cost-efficient and we appreciated their flexible and appropriate approach, which was tailored to our possibilities."
    Chambers Global, 2020

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  • 07 Oct 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

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We provide future-facing legal advice to help your organisation thrive. Combining local market knowledge and a global perspective, and with lawyers in locations worldwide, your organisation benefits from the expertise it needs, even across borders.

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