Name: See you in Mediation I #5 Richard Witvliet -Hoe mediation skills van waarde zijn in onderhandelingen by Houthoff
Duration: 11 min 50 s
Description: Een succesvol fusie- of overnameproces vraagt veel van de onderhandelaars. De vaardigheden van een mediator kunnen -naast andere factoren- grote impact hebben op de uitkomst van een deal. Over welke technieken advocaten in hun voordeel kunnen inzetten: Richard Witvliet, M&A-advocaat en partner bij Houthoff en mediator.

Een succesvol fusie- of overnameproces vraagt veel van de onderhandelaars. De vaardigheden van een mediator kunnen -naast andere factoren- grote impact hebben op de uitkomst van een deal. Over welke technieken advocaten in hun voordeel kunnen inzetten: Richard Witvliet, M&A-advocaat en partner bij Houthoff en mediator.

See you in Mediation I #5 Richard Witvliet -Hoe mediation skills van waarde zijn in onderhandelingen

Isabella Wijnberg is lawyer and mediator at the Dutch law firm Houthoff. She led the Houthoff Class Action Survey, a major study on class actions across 12 countries that she also conducted in 2019. She predicts that the Netherlands could become the epicentre of class actions in Europe in the coming years.  

ABOUT CLASS ACTION IN ACTION PODCAST
In the ever-changing domain of class actions, two things are certain: legislation is rapidly evolving across Europe and beyond, and an increasing number of organisations are facing mass claims. In the Houthoff podcast series 'Class Action in Action', defence lawyers from various countries share their insights and expectations for the near future. From the US to Portugal, specialists agree that companies and governments must take action if they want to prepare for this type of lawsuit. But what can they anticipate?

In the six-part podcast series Class Action in Action, the experts from around the world discuss their thoughts with Dave Cohen. 

For more information about the Houthoff Class Action Survey: www.houthoff.com/expertise/topics/class-actions

Class Action in Action | #1 Isabella Wijnberg – The Netherlands

Roger Cooper is partner at the New York-based law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, where he leads the securities and M&A litigation practice. He is passionate about working on class action cases but believes that the financial incentives to initiate such lawsuits in the US are somewhat excessive.

ABOUT CLASS ACTION IN ACTION PODCAST
In the ever-changing domain of class actions, two things are certain: legislation is rapidly evolving across Europe and beyond, and an increasing number of organisations are facing mass claims. In the Houthoff podcast series 'Class Action in Action', defence lawyers from various countries share their insights and expectations for the near future. From the US to Portugal, specialists agree that companies and governments must take action if they want to prepare for this type of lawsuit. But what can they anticipate?

In the six-part podcast series Class Action in Action, the experts from around the world discuss their thoughts with Dave Cohen.

For more information about the Houthoff Class Action Survey: www.houthoff.com/expertise/topics/class-actions

Class Action in Action | #2 Roger Cooper – The United States

Mariana Soares David is partner at the Portuguese law firm Morais Leitão and is part of their litigation and arbitration team. In just a few years, the number of class action cases in Portugal has grown at an unparalleled rate compared to other jurisdictions. Although the country is still adapting to this surge, it has become a formidable force in class action litigation. 

ABOUT CLASS ACTION IN ACTION PODCAST
In the ever-changing domain of class actions, two things are certain: legislation is rapidly evolving across Europe and beyond, and an increasing number of organisations are facing mass claims. In the Houthoff podcast series 'Class Action in Action', defence lawyers from various countries share their insights and expectations for the near future. From the US to Portugal, specialists agree that companies and governments must take action if they want to prepare for this type of lawsuit. But what can they anticipate?

In the six-part podcast series Class Action in Action, the experts from around the world discuss their thoughts with Dave Cohen.

For more information about the Houthoff Class Action Survey: www.houthoff.com/expertise/topics/class-actions

Class Action in Action | #3 Mariana Soares David – Portugal

Simon Day, partner at Macfarlanes in London, specialises in competition litigation and collective actions. He notes that starting a class action in the UK is relatively straightforward, but warns that the risk of abuse is a concern for the future.  

ABOUT CLASS ACTION IN ACTION PODCAST
In the ever-changing domain of class actions, two things are certain: legislation is rapidly evolving across Europe and beyond, and an increasing number of organisations are facing mass claims. In the Houthoff podcast series 'Class Action in Action', defence lawyers from various countries share their insights and expectations for the near future. From the US to Portugal, specialists agree that companies and governments must take action if they want to prepare for this type of lawsuit. But what can they anticipate?

In the six-part podcast series Class Action in Action, the experts from around the world discuss their thoughts with Dave Cohen.

For more information about the Houthoff Class Action Survey: www.houthoff.com/expertise/topics/class-actions

Class Action in Action | #4 Simon Day – The United Kingdom

Houthoff is een onafhankelijk, leidend Nederlands advocatenkantoor met 300 advocaten, notarissen en belastingadviseurs die hoogwaardig juridisch advies en ondersteuning bieden aan een omvangrijke nationale en internationale clientèle. Cliënten kiezen voor Houthoff bij de aanpak van hun meest complexe en kritieke problemen. Problemen waarbij niet alleen juridische kennis van essentieel belang is, maar ook solide strategisch advies. Waarom? De diepgaande juridische kennis van onze praktijkgroepen in combinatie met de brede marktkennis van onze sectorgroepen, stelt ons in staat om altijd de beste resultaten te bereiken voor onze cliënten.

See you in Mediation I #5 Richard Witvliet -Hoe mediation skills van waarde zijn in onderhandelingen

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