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Harke Plas has been a lawyer since 2002 and is a partner at De Advocaten van Van Riet. He specialises in mergers and acquisitions, group structures and the related governance issues, as well as in corporate-law disputes. Harke acts as a sparring partner for companies, managing directors and regulators. He quickly masters complex cases and has no problem standing up to the opposition when a situation calls for it. His persuasiveness is one of his most important tools.
Other activities
Supervisory Board of Stichting Stadkamer
Board of Vastgoed Netwerk Zwolle
Board of Stichting M&A Oost-Nederland
Member DGA Network Nederland
Member of Vereniging Corporate Litigation
Member of Genootschap Pro Exolendo Iure Patrio
Training
Specialised training in corporate and company law, Grotius Academy
Professional advocacy training, Netherlands Bar Association
Dutch law and company law, University of Groningen
Academic publications
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Wet bestuur en toezicht rechtspersonen: begrenzing meervoudig stemrecht voor bestuurders en toezichthouders van de vereniging en de stichting (Tijdschrift Ondernemingsrecht 2021/10, afl. 2 – februari 2021)
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Herstel (door middel) van herstelexploten (Tijdschrift voor Civiele Rechtspleging 2011, nummer 4)
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Aanvaarding risicobeginsel bij schijn van volmachtverlening (Nieuwsbrief Bedrijfsjuridische berichten, 25 mei 2010)
Areas of specialisation: Harke
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Corporate litigation
Our lawyers provide dispute resolution services in relation to commercial contracts, acquisition disputes, shareholders’ disputes, directors’ and regulators’ liability and governance.
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Structure en governance
Our lawyers advise companies, organisations and institutions about setting up their structure and interrelationships.
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Mergers and acquisitions
Our lawyers provide advice in relation to mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, venture capital investments, joint ventures and other collaborative relationships.