Ellen Van Baerle
About Ellen Van Baerle
Ellen Van Baerle is a Senior Counsel Upstream at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in corporate and Dutch private law, specializing in arbitration and Joint Operating Agreements in the oil and gas industry.
Current Title at ExxonMobil
Ellen Van Baerle holds the position of Senior Counsel Upstream at ExxonMobil. She has been a significant part of the company, contributing her expertise in Joint Operating Agreements (JOA's) within the oil and gas industry. Ellen's specialized knowledge in arbitration has bolstered her role, making her a key negotiator in various corporate law projects.
Work Experience in Corporate Law
Throughout her extensive career, Ellen Van Baerle has accumulated a wealth of experience in corporate law. She worked as Counsel at N.V. Nederlandse Gasunie from 1997 to 1998 and served as Public Affairs Coordinator at ExxonMobil from 1990 to 1992. Her role at ExxonMobil also included responsibilities as Retail Advisor, Junior Counsel, and Corporate Planning Advisor from 1985 to 1989. Additionally, she began her legal career at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek as a Solicitor from 1989 to 1990.
Educational Background in Law
Ellen Van Baerle has an impressive academic background in law. She earned her LLM in International Law from the University of Cambridge between 1983 and 1984. Prior to this, she graduated from Leiden University with a Masters in Dutch Civil Law, which she completed from 1977 to 1983. Ellen started her educational journey at Nederlands Lyceum in Den Haag, where she earned her VWO in High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates from 1970 to 1977.
Expertise in Arbitration and Negotiation
Ellen Van Baerle is renowned for her expertise in arbitration, specifically within the context of corporate law and Dutch private law. Her extensive background in Dutch private law has played a pivotal role in her effectiveness as a negotiator, particularly in complex Joint Operating Agreements (JOA's) within the oil and gas sector. Her in-depth knowledge and experience have made her a valuable asset in arbitration cases.