Engaging cassation lawyers
Some cases ultimately reach the Supreme Court. In those cases, parties often engage a cassation lawyer at the outset of the appellate proceedings. In such cases, the cassation lawyer works in collaboration with the lawyer handling the case at the Court of Appeal, with the aim of preparing the case as thoroughly as possible for any subsequent Supreme Court proceedings. Drawing on their extensive experience in Supreme Court litigation, Houthoff’s cassation lawyers frequently advise on cases at the appellate stage. They act not only as sparring partners within Houthoff, but are also involved in proceedings handled by other law firms.
The cassation lawyer as sparring partner
The cassation lawyer can assist the lawyer in the fact-finding instances by examining the case file with a degree of detachment similar to that of the court itself. This enables the cassation lawyer to serve as a strategic sparring partner, reviewing procedural documents with a critical eye. The cassation lawyer can also advise on procedural law. This helps ensure that the case is presented to the Supreme Court as effectively as possible.
