Rosanne van Dekken

Rosanne represents (international) clients in proceedings before the Enterprise Court and the civil courts, as well as in commercial mediation. With an academic background in both psychology and law, she combines legal expertise with insight into human behavior and strategic dynamics.

Her practice focuses in particular on corporate governance matters, directors’ and officers’ liability, shareholder disputes, and various complex commercial disputes. In addition, Rosanne leverages her experience in the societal sector in ESG litigation and disputes within the semi-public and non-profit domain.

Rosanne is an alumna and lecturer of the Nyenrode Supervisory Board Program 2024 and a contributor to COBE (corporate litigation).

Examples of work

  • Representation of a Dutch semi-public organisation in directors’ liability proceedings against its former board members.
  • Representation of the majority shareholder and directors of an international family-owned company in the food sector in Enterprise Chamber proceedings, as well as in evidence seizure and disclosure proceedings.
  • Representation of the CEO of an international microfinance company in Enterprise Chamber proceedings relating to a contemplated IPO.
  • Representation of a partner and founder of a private equity fund against co-partners in preliminary relief proceedings and in mediation.
  • Representation of an international NGO in a shareholder dispute with its African joint venture partner in an impact investment fund.
  • Lawyer of various court-appointed directors in Enterprise Chamber proceedings.

  • Other work experience

    Rosanne previously worked as a corporate litigator at Allen & Overy (2013-2018). She was also legal & operations manager and secretary to the board at the Adessium Foundation (2018-2019).

  • Education

    Legal Leadership Program (2025)
    Nyenrode Supervisory Board Program (2024)
    Dutch law, University of Amsterdam (2013)
    Psychology, Tilburg University (2008)
    University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada (2007)

  • Memberships

    Nyenrode Supervisory Board Program / Nyenrode Alumni Community
    Corporate Litigation Association
    Legal Women
    Corporate Litigation Connections

  • Languages

    Dutch, English

  • Publications

    Rosanne is a contributor to COBE, focusing on corporate litigation, directors’ and officers’ liability, and inquiry proceedings.