Laura van Gardingen

Attorney-at-law | Partner
Laura van Gardingen

Laura is a Supreme Court lawyer and partner in Houthoff’s top-tier Supreme Court Litigation team. With over a decade of experience in this practice, she has acted in numerous high-profile cases across a remarkably broad commercial spectrum. She is regarded as one of the leading Supreme Court litigators of her generation and is recognised as such by Chambers and Legal 500.

Dedicated, thoughtful and always composed, Laura keeps an eye on the bigger picture and provides strong and to-the-point analysis of the most complex cases. She is also a guest lecturer in Supreme Court procedural law at Radboud University. Laura speaks and regularly publishes, primarily on civil procedural law, and is co-author of the second edition of the leading textbook on Supreme Court litigation. Additionally, she is a member of the Dutch Association of Civil Cassation Litigators and the Dutch Association for Procedural Law.

  • Secured a win for various aviation industry parties, including 18 airlines, in challenging the Dutch State's proposed downsizing measures for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, suddenly reducing the maximum number of flights from 500,000 to 460,000 in the next year. The Supreme Court ruled that the Dutch State must complete the 'balanced approach procedure' under the EU Noise Regulation before implementing such measures, overturning a previous decision by the Amsterdam Court of Appeal.
  • Successfully representing Fortenova Group in several Supreme Court disputes initiated by sanctioned certificate holder Russian Sberbank subsidiary SBK, on the validity of a restructuring forcing SBK out; on alleged misconduct surrounding this restructuring; and – also before the ECJ – on the meeting and voting rights of sanctioned certificate holders.
  • Successfully represented ASR and subsidiary Aegon regarding a merger between Aegon and Optas in a complex and high-stakes Supreme Court procedure on a EUR 2.5 billion claim.
  • LL.M. Dutch Law (cum laude) (Utrecht University)
  • LL.B. Dutch Law (Utrecht University)
  • Admitted to the Bar in the Netherlands in 2013

Expertise

Supreme Court Litigation
Some cases are so complex or fundamental that they have to be taken to the Supreme Court. Supreme Court proceedings are conducted by specialist lawyers, known in the Netherlands as ‘cassation lawyers’.
Litigation
Business disputes can have a major impact on your organisation's reputation, continuity and financial position. Conflicts are becoming increasingly common due to growing regulation and social pressure. Shareholder disputes, contractual conflicts, directors' liability and collective actions invariably call for a well thought-out strategy and a thorough understanding of the sector.
Dutch Caribbean
Houthoff’s Dutch Caribbean team advises on the laws of Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, the BES islands (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba) and Suriname. The team handles a wide range of matters, which include the following.
Financial Services
The financial sector is subject to increasing regulation, both within and outside Europe. It has become more complex and challenging for financial institutions to continuously anticipate and comply with constantly changing regulations.

"Laura van Gardingen is a highly capable litigator with strong legal skills and a calm, thoughtful demeanour. She has a natural ability to put clients at ease, even in high-pressure situations."

Chambers Europe

Supreme Court Litigation (2026 Edition)

"Laura is an excellent Supreme Court litigator. She is very knowledgeable and, at the same time, business smart and a pleasure to work with."

Chambers Europe

Supreme Court Litigation (2026 Edition)

Up and Coming

Chambers Europe

Supreme Court Litigation (2026 Edition)

Recommended

Legal 500

Dispute resolution: Commercial Litigation (2026 Edition)
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Publications

5 September 2025
5 September 2025
Kansen in cassatie. Houthoff.
29 October 2022
29 October 2022
Aanwenden rechtsmiddel bij gunstig dictum. Nood bij Hoge Raad. Jurisprudentie Burgerlijk Procesrecht.
18 December 2020
18 December 2020
Betekening exploot aan geheim adres. Noot bij HR. Jurisprudentie Burgerlijk Procesrecht.
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