Few lawyers have the experience that Sjoerd Rutten has as a lawyer in litigating and arbitrating construction-related disputes. Over more than 25 years, he has built a tremendous reputation for avoiding, managing, controlling and resolving disputes. Players in the sector turn to him in the event of (impending) disputes with a major commercial or principled interest. Sjoerd also uses his practical knowledge and experience in the courtroom to draft solid construction-related contracts.

He represents clients in arbitrations before, among others, the Council of Arbitration in Construction Disputes and in proceedings before the civil courts. He also acts as a court-appointed expert and is regularly asked for a second opinion. He regularly acts himself as an arbitrator at the Netherlands Arbitration Institute and at Unum. He is a member of the editorial board of the Tijdschrift voor Bouwrecht. Sjoerd has several books and publications in his field to his name and teaches at various institutes.

Chambers Europe - Band 1 in Real Estate - Construction

“He is the go-to person for contentious cases. He can judge when to litigate and when to seek other options. He has a bag full of tricks, doesn’t spare the opponents, and is able to surprise and ambush them. He is a good one to have in a fight.” He is described as a "brilliant lawyer" by a source, who adds: "He has a sharp mind."

Legal 500 – Tier 1 Construction

"Truly skilled and experienced" litigator Sjoerd Rutten is "a real fox" who "always has a plan up his sleeve".