Robert van Hattum is a Senior Associate and Lawyer specializing in Commercial Litigation at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek since January 2016, previously serving as an Associate in M&A and Commercial Litigation. In addition to practicing law, Robert is a Lecturer at Universiteit van Amsterdam, teaching courses on Litigation and Legal Contract Drafting since January 2020. Academic credentials include a Master's Degree (LL.M) in Civil Law from Utrecht University, as well as a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) in Dutch law from the same institution. Robert also completed the Leading Client Relationships Programme at London Business School in 2023. Early career experience includes a role as Student Advisor at Universiteit Utrecht and a Student Trainee position at Stibbe, focusing on Corporate Litigation.