Daan Lunsingh Scheurleer is a partner in the Amsterdam Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice of Clifford Chance. His specialisation lies in complex international litigation, with a focus on class and collective litigation.

He was actively involved in the legislative process which led to the overhaul of the Dutch class action regime as per 1 January 2020. Daan’s expertise is widely recognised in the legal community as evidenced by his ranking as Band 1 in Chambers Global 2025. Daan has played an integral role in high-profile securities, auditor malpractice and environmental litigation cases, earning him a well-deserved reputation as a leader in his field. He is an accomplished advocate, having appeared many times before the courts.

He successfully represented Shell in the appeals phase of a multi-NGO claimant climate change litigation and is described by clients as “… a strong litigator who is commercial and knowledgeable” and as “…a great strategist and integrator of all the different angles large international cases.”