Jan Willem Bitter

The firm is run by Mr Jan Willem Bitter, a former partner of Simmons & Simmons (retired 2016), who has been a member of the Dutch bar from 1983 onwards. During the last 35 years or so, Mr Bitter has acted as counsel in domestic litigation, in (international) arbitration proceedings, as advising counsel on issues of contract drafting, as a speaker at conferences in the Netherlands and abroad and as a lecturer on issues of arbitration and contract law. He has published a book on Dutch arbitration law (2018).

The Firm

Bitter Advocacy is located in the centre of The Hague, the place where the government of The Netherlands has its seat. All work is done or managed by sole practitioner Jan Willem Bitter, a member of the Dutch bar since 1983. Being a sole practitioner has the advantage for clients that all contacts with the firm are with the partner in charge himself, and all work is done or managed by one single person. In complicated matters, other lawyers or specialists may be sought on a case by case basis in order to ensure such excellent services as the clients will require. Jan Willem Bitter’s extensive national and international network allows him to seek ad-hoc assistance wherever and whenever required. The firm is also available to assist other lawyers in matters where his expertise is required. The firm has no third-party account.