Barbara is a lawyer in our Dispute Resolution practice group. She has a broad litigation and advisory practice, with a focus on corporate dispute resolution. Barbara advises and litigates on diverse topics, including shareholder disputes, directors’ and supervisory directors’ liability, governance matters and post-M&A proceedings, and regularly appears before the Enterprise Chamber of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal.
Barbara combines legal precision with a sense for interpersonal dynamics and a keen eye for the bigger picture. This approach enables her to guide clients towards solutions that fit the business and the specific situation it is facing.
Barbara regularly publishes in various legal books and journals and is a member of several professional associations, including the Corporate Litigation Association (Vereniging Corporate Litigation) and the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA). Barbara completed the Grotius specialisation course in Corporate Litigation cum laude in 2022.
Recognitions
Legal 500 – Dispute Resolution: Commercial Litigation
- “The Stek team consists of top-notch litigators who have a proactive and pragmatic approach to the high-profile cases they run. Compared to some of their peers, the Stek team are focused on getting the job done and on delivering results for the client, all in an extremely user-friendly way. The team is a pleasure to work with.” (2024)
- “There are several reasons that make Stek remarkable. Stek analyse complex matters meticulously and provide practical solutions from their unique perspective. Another element that makes Stek stand out is its young, dynamic team, consisting of talented lawyers with multi-dimensional and rich perspectives, who combine their deep business understanding with extensive legal skills. It acts in the most efficient ways when solving a legal matter with brilliant strategies.” (2024)
- “The team is very well balanced with a perfect mix of experience, strategic thinkers and outstanding litigators.” (2023)
Chambers Global – Dispute Resolution
- “The advice given is sound and has a high degree of commercial awareness.” (2023)
- “We are very satisfied with the team’s timely responses, active engagement and willingness to discuss matters.” (2023)
Career
- Lawyer at Stek (2021 – today)
- Lawyer at Loyens & Loeff (2016 – 2020)
Highlighted matters
Barbara’s experience includes advising and representing:
- the former CEO and CFO of IT company Centric in the second phase of an inquiry (enquêteprocedure) before the Enterprise Chamber.
- various (subsidiary) companies of an international media conglomerate in an inquiry procedure before the Enterprise Chamber.
- a shareholder of a German real estate company in preliminary relief proceedings (kort geding) and an inquiry procedure before the Enterprise Chamber concerning a complex joint venture dispute.
- a Dutch housing corporation in liability proceedings against its former director and supervisory directors.
- various (international) companies experiencing financial distress regarding, amongst other matters, directors’ liability and other legal risks.
- De Groene Energie Corridor in a dispute with Schiphol and the Municipality of Haarlemmermeer concerning the reflection of a solar park near Schiphol’s runways.
- WarmCO2 in a dispute with one of its customers regarding the interpretation of agreements concerning the supply of heat and CO2.
- Various portfolio companies in disputes arising from private equity transactions.
Barbara’s ancillary activities include:
- Lecturer/Speaker at various educational institutions, including the Academy for Legal Practice (Academie voor de Rechtspraktijk).
- Editorial Board Member of the online journal COBE (Corporate Litigation, Directors’ Liability and Inquiry Law).
- Contributor to Jurisprudence Corporate Law (Rechtspraak Ondernemingsrecht).
- Core Member of the Governance Climate Table (Klimaattafel Governance) of Lawyers for a Sustainable World (part of NGB).
- Membership in the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA).
- Membership in the Corporate Litigation Association (Vereniging voor Corporate Litigation).
- Membership in various professional networks.
