Albert Knigge
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Albert geeft leiding aan Houthoffs Litigation team en heeft toonaangevende ervaring in een uiteenlopende reeks aan complexe grensoverschrijdende geschillen waarbij meerdere partijen betrokken zijn. Hij treedt op als raadsman voor bedrijven en financiële instellingen met speciale nadruk op class action procedures, schikkingen in massaclaims en follow-on civiele procedures. Albert is ingeschreven als advocaat bij de Hoge Raad.
Hij heeft talrijke publicaties op zijn naam staan, vooral op het gebied van het burgerlijk procesrecht en aansprakelijkheidsrecht, en is redacteur van de uitgave Burgerlijke Rechtsvordering. Daarnaast is Albert bestuurslid van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Procesrecht en lid van de Vereniging van Civiele Cassatieadvocaten, de Vereniging Handelsrecht, de Vereniging Corporate Litigation, de Koninklijke Nederlandse Vereniging voor Internationaal Recht en de Vereniging voor Burgerlijk Recht. Albert was van 1 april 2017 tot 1 januari 2022 lid van het bestuur van Houthoff. Hij heeft van Legal 500 de Hall of Fame-titel ontvangen voor zijn continu buitengewone expertise binnen Commercial Litigation. Legal 500 heeft Albert ook uitgeroepen tot Leading Individual op het gebied van Class Actions. Albert is door Chambers & Partners erkend in Band 1 voor zijn werk op het gebied van Dispute Resolution.
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Band 1Chambers Global & Europe, Dispute Resolution (2024 Edition)
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“A client says that 'we were impressed with lawyer Albert Knigge due to his promptness in responding to our inquiries as well as his technical knowledge and quality of customer service'.”Chambers Global & Europe, Dispute Resolution (2024 Edition)
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Ranked in the Hall of Fame
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"A client states that: ‘Albert Knigge is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with: extremely knowledgeable, always available and client focus. He will not overpromise and is a very strong communicator. Rick Cornelissen is very pleasant to work with, and always willing to find a client focused solution’."
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Ranked in Tier 1Chambers Global & Europe, Dispute Resolution (2023 Edition)
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"A client says: 'I simply trust him and like to work with him'."Chambers Europe, Dispute Resolution (2023 Edition)
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Ranked in the Hall of Fame
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"One client says: ‘Albert Knigge is that rare mix of being an excellent black letter lawyer but also very commercial. He is very user-friendly and a pleasure to work with'."Legal 500, Dispute Resolution: Commercial Litigation (2023 Edition)
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"A client said: 'Albert Knigge is a master tactician with a deep understanding and knowledge of law who ensures all points are covered'."Legal 500, Dispute Resolution: Commercial Litigation (2023 Edition)
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Albert Knigge is ranked in Tier 1Chambers Global & Europe, Dispute Resolution (2022 Edition)
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“I am very happy to rely on Albert Knigge's advice and feel that I am in safe hands.”Chambers Global & Europe, Dispute Resolution (2022 Edition)
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“One interviewee enthusing that he is ‘good at coming up with solutions and good at listening’.”Chambers Global & Europe, Dispute Resolution (2022 Edition)
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Leading individualLegal 500, Dispute Resolution: Commercial Litigation (2022 Edition)
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“Albert Knigge is valuable for his practical approach to complex legal issues.”Legal 500, Dispute Resolution: Commercial Litigation (2022 Edition)
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“He is very commercial and cuts quickly to the heart of relevant issues.”Chambers Global, Dispute Resolution (2021 Edition)
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Leading IndividualLegal 500, Dispute Resolution: commercial litigation (2021 Edition)
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“Clients praise Albert Knigge’s ‘very calming presence’ in litigation, adding that he ‘does a really good job negotiating with other parties.’”Chambers Global & Europe, Dispute Resolution (2020 Edition)
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“The team led by Albert Knigge is very experienced in a wide range of disputes and provides commercial and user-friendly advice.”Legal 500, Dispute Resolution: Commercial Litigation (2020 Edition)
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Leading IndividualLegal 500, Dispute Resolution: Commercial Litigation (2020 Edition)
Opleidingen
- Promotie aan Rijksuniversiteit Groningen op een proefschrift met de titel "De effectieve toegang tot het civiele geding"
- Nederlands recht en notarieel recht (Rijksuniversiteit Groningen)
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Representing a major truck manufacturer in its defence strategy against multiple cartel damages mass claims.
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Represented a former CFO of a Belgian bank/insurance company in his defence against several prospectus claims, including a mass claim brought by the Dutch Shareholders Association (VEB).
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Representing Kemira in private enforcement proceedings initiated by the mass claim vehicle Cartel Damages Claims (CDC) as a follow-on to the sodium chlorate cartel.
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Advised Ballast Nedam on an appeal case against Max Bögl, a former joint venture partner. Ballast Nedam wins court of appeal case against Max Bögl. The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal in cassation, lodged by Max Bögl. For Ballast Nedam this ruling means an elimination of a risk of over 9 million euros, without further financial impact. Ballast Nedam brought action in 2003 against Max Bögl for breach of contract in the tendering stage of three underground stations on the North-South Line.
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Represented a South Korean listed electronics manufacturer in its defence against several cartel damages claims submitted by major CRT purchasers regarding the manufacture of television screens and computer monitors.
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Representing and providing litigation support to a housing corporation concerning a €2 billion settlement with a consortium of banks with respect to its derivative portfolio and subsequent litigation against banks, its former board and supervisory board and its former auditors. The team led by Albert Knigge also conducts sensitive and complex investigations into the liability of a number of foreign banks, all regarding the unwinding of the derivatives portfolio.
Publicaties
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31-juli-2024
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11-september-2023
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14-april-2023
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16-juli-2022
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10-mei-2022
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17-december-2021
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31-mei-2021
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15-oktober-2020
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15-oktober-2020
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01-september-2020
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01-april-2020
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04-september-2019
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16-april-2019
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27-februari-2019
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27-februari-2019
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12-februari-2019
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31-juli-2018
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01-juni-2016
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15-februari-2016
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18-augustus-2015