Paul Olden

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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.
  • 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
  • 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.

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