Expertise
Michiel Teekens
Michiel Teekens specialises in (international) dispute resolution. He acts for Dutch and foreign companies and regularly works with foreign lawyers and receivers. He has extensive experience in cases with a link to the United States, including appointments as special counsel in (extensive) US bankruptcies. His commitment is based on sharp and effective legal and strategic insight, supported by personal commitment.
Experience and background
Michiel has been with TK since 2005. He studied international law at Utrecht University and followed the International Leadership Program 'Global Village on the Move' (Lehigh University and Iacocca Institute) in Italy. Michiel leads the Corporate & Commercial Litigation expertise team.
Track record
- Resolves (extra-)judicial disputes for Dutch and international entrepreneurs.
- Specialist in (complex) proceedings before judges, arbitrators and binding advisers
- Expert in international disputes and cross-border legal issues
- Provides second opinions on litigation strategy, chances of success and the usefulness of litigation
- Advises and litigates on the enforcement of foreign judgments in the Netherlands
- Special counsel in US bankruptcies
Networks and ancillary positions
- Active member and representative of TK at the international networks GGI and LNI.
Areas of law
Michiel is registered with the Dutch Bar Association in the following areas of law:
- Civil procedural law
- Arbitration
- Seizure and enforcement law
- Litigation
By virtue of this registration, he is obliged to obtain ten training credits per field of law every calendar year, in accordance with the standards of the Netherlands Bar Association.
Business conflict looming or already going on? You are not alone. Get in touch with Michiel.