Linklaters

Linklaters has appointed Daniella Strik, a leading Dutch corporate litigator, to head the firm’s newly launched Dutch litigation practice, in Amsterdam. She will join Linklaters on 1 February 2010.

Daniella, previously a partner at NautaDutilh, has extensive experience at the Enterprise Chamber of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal and is recognised as a leading litigation lawyer in the Netherlands, specialising in corporate litigation, arbitration and corporate governance.

Martijn Koopal, managing partner of the Amsterdam office, said:
"We are delighted that Daniella is joining us to launch our Dutch litigation practice. Her appointment enables us to meet the strong demand for Dutch litigation advice and is a key next step in the growth of the Amsterdam office and the widening of our client offering."

Françoise Lefèvre, global head of litigation, said:
"The market of public and private M&A has become increasingly litigious, with company disputes increasing both in number and in size. This has been especially marked in the last 18 months as a result of the credit crisis. We welcome Daniella to the team. Her appointment builds on the recent hires of litigation partners Christa Band, in London and Francisco Málaga, in Madrid."

For further information, please contact:
Rupert Winlaw at (44 20) 7456 3219 / rupert.winlaw@linklaters.com
Sarah Peters at (44 20) 7456 2153 / sarah.peters@linklaters.com