Jan Bart is a partner in Stek’s Dispute Resolution team. He is an experienced litigator specialising in complex and often cross-border commercial and corporate disputes, with a particular focus on corporate governance, restructurings and competition matters.
He advises companies, financial institutions, shareholders and directors in proceedings where legal, strategic and reputational interests are closely intertwined. He is regularly involved in matters featuring parallel proceedings across multiple jurisdictions, complex governance issues and politically or socially sensitive contexts.
Jan Bart is recognised for his ability to navigate complex factual and legal issues and to lead large teams in high-stakes disputes. He combines strong litigation expertise with a strategic and business-oriented approach and is regularly involved in leading cases concerning corporate governance, collective actions and competition damages litigation in the Netherlands.
His practice includes Enterprise Chamber inquiry proceedings, collective actions, directors’ liability disputes, M&A litigation, cartel damages claims, and complex investigations and fraud matters.
In addition to his practice, Jan Bart is actively involved in legal education and thought leadership. He regularly lectures at Nyenrode Business University on litigation risk, governance and directors’ liability, and contributes to publications and industry discussions on developments in complex litigation and collective redress.
Jan Bart is recognised for his ability to navigate complex factual and legal frameworks and to lead large teams in high-stakes disputes. He combines strong litigation expertise with a strategic and business-oriented approach and is regularly involved in leading cases concerning corporate governance, collective actions and competition damages litigation in the Netherlands.
Recognitions
Chambers Europe – Dispute Resolution
- “Jan Bart has provided us with high-quality legal advice marked by clarity and a strong understanding of the legal context. His legal advice has consistently been both reliable and practical.” (2026)
- “Jan Bart van de Hel is well placed to assist with commercial disputes, representing clients in contractual litigation, shareholder class actions and joint venture disputes. He additionally advises clients on competition litigation and fraud cases.” (2025)
- “Jan Bart is an excellent litigator who masters cross-border, complex litigation with great skill. He is responsive, pragmatic and gets the job done.” (2024)
- “He has a strategic and pragmatic approach with a view of the bigger picture.” (2023)
- “Jan Bart van de Hel is an analytically strong and sharp lawyer who is always trying to get the best for his client.” (2022)
Legal 500 – Dispute Resolution: Commercial litigation
- “Jan Bart van de Hel is always accessible, has a pragmatic mindset and an efficient approach. His availability and quick responses have been instrumental in keeping our legal cases on track and ensuring effective communication within the team. His pragmatic approach to problem-solving has not only streamlined our processes but also provided innovative solutions when we needed them the most. His efficiency is truly commendable, as he consistently delivers high-quality results in a timely manner.” (2024)
- “Jan Bart van de Hel has extensive experience in follow-on cartel damages claims. He identifies legal issues thoroughly and implements practical solutions effectively. He also provides high-quality service with exceptional communication.” (2024)
- “Jan Bart van de Hel is an excellent litigation lawyer.” (2022)
- “I have only worked with Jan Bart van de Hel, but based on this limited experience, I can already recommend him without any doubt. He is a pleasant, smart litigator, who writes very clear case documents and he is a good strategical thinker.” (2021)
Career
- Partner at Stek (2017 – today)
- Lecturer at the Nyenrode Business University (2015 – today)
- Lecturer at the Law Firm School (2015 – today)
- Lawyer at Allen & Overy (2007 – 2016)
- Member of the Investigation Committee Meavita (2011 – 2013)
Highlighted matters
Jan Bart has acted in a number of prominent matters, including representing:
- The former CEO and (indirect) shareholder of semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia in Enterprise Chamber proceedings concerning alleged mismanagement and corporate governance issues, in a case involving unprecedented state intervention, geopolitical tensions relating to Chinese ownership of European technology assets, and significant global media attention.
- A coalition of 30+ leading European media companies (including DPG Media, Axel Springer and Sanoma) in a €2+ billion collective damages action against Google concerning alleged abuse of dominance in the adtech market.
- Samsung in €2+ billion follow-on cartel damages litigation involving claims by Turkish and Brazilian companies.
- Dutch energy suppliers Eneco and Oxxio in collective action proceedings concerning alleged unfair terms in variable-rate energy contracts.
- The largest Eastern European retail company, Fortenova Group, in complex Dutch proceedings relating to the sanctions-driven restructuring of the group and ownership disputes.
- State-owned Angolan telecom company Unitel in a €450+ million multi-jurisdictional contractual and fraud dispute following the Luanda Leaks.
- An international generic pharmaceutical company in €100+ million damages proceedings in the Netherlands concerning alleged anticompetitive conduct involving patent settlement agreements.
- The former CEO and CFO of Centric in complex Enterprise Chamber inquiry proceedings relating to alleged mismanagement within the Dutch IT services company, leading to a landmark judgment.
Additional experience includes advising financial institutions on large-scale investigations and regulatory matters, including LIBOR/EURIBOR-related proceedings and compliance investigations.
