Maarten Mussche specialises in the resolution of commercial disputes. He is regularly instructed in matters involving deadlocked partnerships and directors’ and contractual liability. He also frequently acts as local counsel in cross-border litigation. His approach is pragmatic and analytical.

He has extensive experience in shareholder disputes, including inquiry proceedings, exit proceedings and squeeze-out proceedings before the Dutch Enterprise Chamber (Ondernemingskamer). He handles disputes relating to commercial contracts, investment agreements, M&A transactions and the termination of cooperation arrangements. In addition, he has particular expertise in directors’ and supervisory board members’ liability.

His clients include shareholders, investors (including private equity funds), directors and supervisory board members, international corporations and start-ups. He also regularly acts for public law entities.

In 2011, Maarten obtained his PhD in directors’ liability. He has been an editor of the Maandblad voor Ondernemingsrecht, lectured at Erasmus University Rotterdam and the University of Amsterdam, and regularly publishes and speaks on corporate and contract law.

In 2022, he co-founded Finch Dispute Resolution. Prior to that, he practised as an attorney at, among others, De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek and Florent. He is recognised in the Chambers Litigation rankings (Global and Europe) as a leading Dutch disputes lawyer.