Paul Olden
Expertise
Paul Olden specialises in corporate and securities (multi party) litigation, including M&A litigation, shareholder disputes, minority shareholder squeeze-out proceedings, directors' liability disputes and inquiry proceedings before the Enterprise Court of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal. He advises on deal structures with a view to minimising litigation risks. His expertise also includes internal investigations.
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Work highlights
Paul represented:
- Cygne, in ICC-arbitration and in summary proceedings against COFCO about the acquisition of Nidera;
- CRH, in Enterprise Court proceedings initiated by Bricorama, about the sale of Van Neerbos Groep (Gamma, Karwei);
- PZEM in a number of proceedings against former joint-venture partner S'Energy;
- BumaStemra, in an internal investigation;
- ADS Securities, in Enterprise Court proceedings against Lars Windhorst's Sapinda;
- Soccer Club ADO Den Haag, in Enterprise Court proceedings against its majority shareholder;
- Mylan, while successfully fending off Teva's hostile offer;
- Dockwise, while making her bid for Fairstar and in litigation against former management;
- DELTA, in litigation about the contemplated sale by Essent of its stake in the only Dutch nuclear plant Borssele to RWE;
- ArcelorMittal, in litigation against certain hedge funds about the terms of ArcelorMittal's cross-border merger;
- Randstad/Vedior, in connection with a global settlement under the WCAM;
- ABN AMRO, in the Enterprise Court proceedings initiated by the small shareholders' pressure group VEB and the Labour Unions regarding the sale of LaSalle and the RBS Consortium's bid;
- Mittal Steel, in summary proceedings against ThyssenKrupp in connection with Mittal Steel's bid for Arcelor;
- the Special Committee of Versatel, after the bid of Tele2;
- The Municipality of Amsterdam, in a dispute in connection with its shareholding in Schiphol Airport;
- Air France in proceedings surrounding its bid for KLM.
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What others say
- 'He has great awareness of the client's concerns.'
Chambers Global 2023 - 'Paul Olden has a gift for listening quietly, allowing others to make their points and then summarising and concluding,' which 'has allowed him to generate a trusted relationship which allows him to be robust in the advice that he gives.'
Chambers Europe 2022 - 'Paul Olden helped to ensure that the focus of our efforts was well co-ordinated and directed towards a single goal.'
The Legal 500 2022 - 'Paul Olden is structured, responsive and decisive.'
The Legal 500 2022 - According to one client, 'Paul Olden has a gift for listening quietly, allowing others to make their points and then summarising and concluding, which 'has allowed him to generate a trusted relationship which allows him to be robust in the advice that he gives.'
Chambers Global 2022 - Two partners in particular, Paul Olden and Robert van Galen, take an extraordinary interest in, and show strong commitment to, the case of the client.'
The Legal 500 2021 - 'extremely knowledgeable' and fun to work with.'
The Legal 500 2021 - 'Paul Olden is very to the point, extremely knowledgeable, with lots of humour.'
The Legal 500 2021 - 'sharp as a razor,'
Chambers Europe 2021 - 'entrepreneurial and understands needs of his clients.'
Chambers Europe 2021 - 'Paul Olden, David Vietor and Marieke Faber were extremely committed, available during the weekend and their holidays. Very dedicated and always with a smile, working with them was also great fun!'
The Legal 500 2021 - 'Great team of litigators, especially Frans Overkleeft, Paul Olden and Robert van Galen. Exceptional quality of work, content wise but also experts in litigation tactics. Hands-on and always available, can deliver very fast. Can-do mentality.'
The Legal 500 2021 - 'I have worked with Paul Olden en Robert van Galen in the last two years on almost a daily/weekly basis. They really stand out in their group and also in comparison to other firms and litigation practices. They are not only a pleasure to work with, they are well-organised and deeply knowledgeable.'
The Legal 500 2020 - 'A particular mention goes to Paul Olden (partner) who is very capable of understanding both the client and the opponent and acting accordingly, with excellence.'
The Legal 500 2020 - 'business sense, technical knowledge, commercial awareness and effective, good judgement.'
Chambers Global 2020 - 'business sense, technical knowledge, commercial awareness and effective, good judgement.'
Chambers Europe 2020
- 'He has great awareness of the client's concerns.'
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Qualifications
Paul graduated in 1995 from Leiden University, became an attorney in 1995, joined NautaDutilh in April 2003 and became a partner on 1 January 2006. He is a CEDR Accredited Mediator.