Paul specialises in complex cross-border disputes. His practice includes international mass claims (class actions under the Dutch WAMCA), competition law follow-on litigation, cross-border debt collection and asset tracing. Paul excels at determining international strategies in matters where several possible courts may have jurisdiction and foreign parallel proceedings are already pending. In this context, he advises on jurisdiction motions, cross-border discovery, attachment of assets, the invocation of arbitration clauses and the enforcement of foreign judgments. Paul has successfully represented various large companies and conglomerates in Dutch courts, often in multiparty disputes requiring smooth cooperation with other counsel. Houthoff’s Corporate/M&A, Finance, and Restructuring & Insolvency teams also consult Paul for private international law advice in transactions.
Paul has been teaching private international law courses for the judiciary and the Grotius Academy. He regularly teaches guest lectures at Utrecht University and Tilburg University. Paul publishes on civil procedural law and private international law. Between 2007 and 2011, he finished his Ph.D. research at Tilburg University. Paul is an active member of the International Bar Association (IBA), the American Bar Association (ABA), the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA) and the Dutch Association for Procedural Law.
