Marek Zilinsky

Adviser
Marek Zilinsky

Marek works part-time as an adviser in Houthoff’s Litigation and Arbitration practice groups. He is specialised in private international law in the broadest sense. Additionally, Marek is an associate professor of private international law at the Faculty of Law of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. As of 1 May 2025, he is a member of the Dutch Standing Government Committee on Private International Law. He regularly publishes on issues relating to private international law, particularly international procedural law and international company law. He is a regular member of the editorial team of various well-known Dutch law journals, including the Nederlands Internationaal Privaatrecht (NIPR), Weekblad voor Privaatrecht, Notariaat en Registratie (WPNR) and Tijdschrift voor Civiele Rechtspleging.

Dutch, English, German, Italian

Expertise

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.
Class Actions
Companies, financial institutions and governmental bodies increasingly find themselves confronted with mass claims in the Netherlands, often initiated by well-funded claim vehicles. Over the past decade, the Dutch jurisdiction has emerged as a popular hub for such claims.

Publications

20 March 2026
20 March 2026
Brexit does not prevent the application of Brussels Ibis to a choice of forum before a court in a Member State between two companies established in England. JBPR. (in Dutch)
7 February 2026
7 February 2026
Company law disputes, jurisdiction and reflex effect. WPNR. (in Dutch)
1 March 2025
1 March 2025
Civiel bewijsrecht voor de rechtspraktijk. Maklu-Uitgevers.
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