About Staunch
We focus on (international and domestic) arbitration and high-stakes litigation before the Dutch courts. In addition, we are routinely consulted on strategies to avoid litigation and to mitigate litigation risk. The firm’s partners previously worked for top-tier full service law firms. They founded STAUNCH to focus on what they enjoy most and do best: resolving disputes and delivering top-notch advocacy. Combining expertise and experience with decisive action.
At STAUNCH we do not staff large teams, in practice often resulting in little partner involvement and most of the hours charged spent by junior lawyers with little experience. Instead we prefer working in small teams with substantial partner involvement from start to finish.
We favour fee arrangements where pricing is not, or not merely, based on hours spent, but on real value added. With many clients we agree on outcome-based pricing and we would be pleased to discuss an appropriate fee arrangement for your matter.
What our clients say:
“The team at STAUNCH stands out due to their extensive experience and expertise, particularly in high-stakes arbitration and litigation. Having honed their skills at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek before founding Staunch, their deep legal knowledge and strategic approach enable them to navigate even the most complex cases. STAUNCH’s commitment to innovation, deep expertise, strategic approach and thinking on their feet not only sets them apart but makes them an invaluable partner in handling complex multi-jurisdictional legal matters, ensuring optimal outcomes for their clients.” (Legal 500, 2025 ed.)
“small but enviable team” ensuring “effective and personalised legal services of a high quality” (Legal 500, 2024 ed.)
“We have worked with several other firms before, but STAUNCH has another approach that makes us very satisfied” (Legal 500, 2024 ed.)
“Despite being a small firm, STAUNCH has proven itself able to handle big mandates. STAUNCH brings a sophisticated, inclusive approach to litigation and arbitration.” (Legal 500, 2024 ed.)
