Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa Joins Global Law Experts as Leading Litigation Specialist in the Netherlands

Welcome Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa

Global Law Experts is pleased to extend a warm welcome to Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa as the exclusive member for the Netherlands in the Litigation practice area. Based in Bird & Bird’s Netherlands offices, Evelyn brings a distinguished blend of leadership, technical acumen, and practical judgment to cross border disputes. As a partner at Bird & Bird in The Hague and co-head of the International Dispute Resolution Group, Evelyn also leads the International Insurance Group, underscoring a broad and sophisticated approach to dispute resolution that aligns with Global Law Experts’ commitment to connecting leading litigators with global clients.

Background and profile

Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa has formed a prominent trajectory in Dutch and international litigation. She joined Bird & Bird in Den Haag in 2010, building her practice around civil procedure, liability, and commercial disputes, with a steady emphasis on technically complex matters. Her leadership and expertise were recognized with her promotion to partner in 2013, a milestone that signaled her pivotal role in shaping Bird & Bird’s disputes offering in the Netherlands. Over the years, Evelyn has cultivated deep experience in high stakes proceedings, including commercial litigation, arbitration, and cassation work, frequently addressing issues arising at the intersection of technology, regulation, and business strategy. In addition to her litigation docket, she collaborates closely with colleagues across Bird & Bird’s practice groups to deliver integrated solutions for cross border matters, reflecting a professional standing that resonates with multinational clients seeking coordinated dispute resolution teams. Evelyn’s profile is further enhanced by her role as co-head of the International Dispute Resolution Group and head of the International Insurance Group, positions that illustrate her influence within the firm and her capacity to manage complex, cross jurisdictional disputes.

Bird & Bird in the Netherlands

Bird & Bird maintains a robust Dutch platform with offices in The Hague and Amsterdam, delivering a sustained focus on technology and life sciences oriented disputes among other sectors. The firm emphasizes a full spectrum of dispute resolution capabilities, including commercial litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters, with a particular strength in sectors where technology and regulation converge. The Netherlands office structure reflects a collaborative, multi disciplinary approach, and Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa forms a central part of that leadership, working alongside Olaf Trojan to supervise a dedicated litigation practice in The Hague. This configuration supports Dutch and international clients with cross border needs, enabling a seamless integration of Dutch court proceedings, arbitration, and strategic advisory services within Bird & Bird’s global network. The firm’s Dutch leadership has been recognized in industry awards and in market recognition for its strength in the Benelux region and beyond, underscoring the Netherlands as a gateway for international dispute resolution within Europe.

Litigation Practice Areas

• Commercial dispute resolution and civil procedure
• Arbitration and cassation proceedings
• Insurance and liability disputes
• Regulatory and cross border disputes
• Strategic advisory and proceedings in pre litigation and dispute resolution contexts

Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa is widely regarded for her capability to manage complex disputes that involve technical information and regulatory considerations. Her work in commercial litigation frequently engages cross border elements, and her leadership in arbitration and cassation reflects a deep understanding of both Dutch procedural law and international dispute resolution frameworks. Her focus on insurance disputes and liability matters complements the firm’s broader capabilities in risk management, coverage disputes, and professional liability, reinforcing her profile as a versatile litigator who can guide clients through multifaceted disputes from strategy through to resolution.

Global Law Experts selected Evelyn for exclusive member status based on verified experience and professional standing within this specialized area. Her leadership roles at Bird & Bird, combined with a proven track record handling high stakes disputes and her engagement with international clients, align with the network’s objective of pairing multinational corporations with outstanding dispute resolution expertise in the Netherlands. Evelyn’s seasoned perspective on cross border litigation, together with Bird & Bird’s international platform, enables clients to access coordinated, pan European and global dispute resolution resources through the Global Law Experts network.

The Netherlands remains a pivotal jurisdiction for cross border disputes and arbitration within Europe, with Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa providing a clear, client focused approach to navigating this landscape. Her presence as the exclusive member for Global Law Experts in the Netherlands for Litigation reflects the network’s confidence in her ability to offer strategic counsel, rigorous advocacy, and seamless collaboration with international teams to deliver efficient, practical outcomes for clients with continental and global reach.

As the alliance with Global Law Experts grows, Evelyn’s role will facilitate access to Bird & Bird’s Dutch disputes practice via a globally integrated framework. Clients seeking guidance on complex commercial disputes, cross border arbitrations, and insurance related litigation will benefit not only from Evelyn’s on the ground leadership in The Hague but also from the breadth of Bird & Bird’s international practice groups and the broader Global Law Experts ecosystem.