Interpretation of Dutch bank guarantee with application of English arbitration law

Wouter de Clerck
Wouter de Clerck

23 December, 2023

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– case note on the 16 May 2023 decision of the District Court Rotterdam

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Wouter de Clerck

Wouter de Clerck specialises in complex, cross-border disputes which are settled either by arbitration or before the national courts. Most of his clients are active in the technology, energy or mining sector.

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