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Melle Boevink is counsel of the Dispute Resolution practice area group of our firm in Amsterdam. He advises Dutch and international companies, investors and foreign governments on complex cross-border commercial disputes.
Melle has been with CMS since 2026; prior to that, he worked for almost twelve years as a lawyer within the litigation and arbitration practice at a leading law firm.
International arbitration and cross-border disputes
Melle represents clients throughout all stages of a dispute, from developing and defining a litigation strategy to proceedings before arbitral tribunals in international arbitrations and Dutch public courts.
In addition, Melle has extensive experience in proceedings concerning the enforcement and setting aside of arbitral awards. He regularly acts in cases centring on the recognition, enforceability or validity of an arbitral award.
Recognition for arbitration in the Netherlands
Melle is recommended for Arbitration in the Netherlands by Chambers Global, Chambers Europe and Legal 500. Chambers Global 2026 states: “Melle Boevink is a rising star in arbitration in the Netherlands.” and “Melle Boevink has deep knowledge of enforcement mechanisms.”.