Yvette
Borrius

Partner Advocaat
Dispute Resolution

Contact

T +31 (0)20 30 35 966 M +31 (0)6 433 66 322 E yvette.borrius@florent.nl Linkedin vCard
Yvette Borrius

over Yvette

Yvette is één van de medeoprichters van Florent. Zij begon haar carrière in 1993 bij Höcker Rueb Doeleman. Ze geeft mede leiding aan de Dispute Resolution praktijk van Florent. Ze heeft meer dan 30 jaar ervaring als behandelaar, voornamelijk in spraakmakende en complexe (grensoverschrijdende) zaken. Yvette is tevens trusted boardroom advisor, treedt op voor de Ondernemingskamer en is gecertificeerd mediator.  

Expertise

Sterke staat van dienst op het gebied van precontentieuze procedures en geschillenbeslechting, waaronder de plichten en aansprakelijkheid van bestuurders, corporate governance, effectengeschillen en class-actions, vaak met een grensoverschrijdend element. Yvette heeft ruime ervaring in grote bedrijfsonderzoeken, ook op het snijvlak van het insolventierecht. Zij adviseert diverse (beursgenoteerde) ondernemingen, NGO’s en besturen.  

Wat nog meer?
Yvette spreekt Nederlands, Engels en Frans. Zij levert regelmatig bijdragen aan wetenschappelijke publicaties en praktijkgidsen, wordt regelmatig uitgenodigd voor lezingen in binnen- en buitenland en is docent van de postacademische Grotiusopleiding Corporate Litigation. Yvette zit in de adviesraad van de IBA Litigation Committee en is lid van de commissie ondernemingsrecht van de NOvA/KNB, adviseur van de wetgever. Zij is lid van de Vereniging Corporate Litigation (VCL), de Vereniging voor Procesrecht (NVvP) en de Mediatorsfederatie (MfN). Yvette is opgenomen in Chambers en Legal 500. 

Track Record &
Recognition

Representing a listed Canadian company in an international multi-million dollar trade dispute, seizing assets and litigating in summary proceedings with subsequent directors' liability proceedings.

"Yvette Borrius was very responsive to our needs, and always made herself available for discussions, despite the time difference between our respective offices. They live up to the deadlines provided and provide top-of-the class advice." (2022)

"Yvette Borrius is a very experienced and knowledgeable litigator, and above that she is strategic and pragmatic, engaged, hands-on, solution-oriented, available and a pleasure to work with." (2022)

“Yvette Borrius is praised by her clients, with one describing her as “proactive, always available and willing to fight like a tiger for our interests.” (2022)

"Yvette Borrius frequently represents board members in class action and liability claims, as well as acting for clients on shareholder disputes." “What stands out is her empathy with clients and dedication to her team”. (2023)

Yvette Borrius is described as "the foremost expert in the field" by commentators who are "impressed with her helicopter view and strategic insights". (2023)

"Yvette Borrius is always available and provides in-depth advice. What stands out is her empathy with clients and dedication to her team."

"Yvette Borrius is clearly an experienced commercial litigator."    

“Yvette Borrius is an excellent litigator, highly regarded and respected in her community. She is very approachable, available and knowledgeable.” (2024)

Yvette Borrius is highly recommended by peers for her experienced handling of liability litigation and corporate disputes.

"Yvette Borrius is very knowledgeable and highly esteemed. Chris Jager is very hands-on and service minded." (2024)

"Yvette Borrius and Emille Buziau are exceptional lawyers handling complex litigation cases. They are down to earth and know how to convince the court." (2024)

Representing a car manufacturer as Defence Counsel in Dutch class actions against multiple claim vehicles relating to diesel emission.

Representing two Enterprise Chamber appointed officers in a long running and contentious saga involving Deus Ex Machina (D.E.M.).

Representing NGO’s in NAI binding advice proceedings against directors of an estate, claiming damages and resolved by settlement.

Advising/representing Supervisory Board in relation to politically sensitive governance matters before the Enterprise Chamber.

Representing the trustee of an internationally operating project-building company, against its former management.

Litigating before the Enterprise Chamber for groups of activist shareholders in takeover discussions around Akzo Nobel.