‘Good understanding of case law, getting to the core of the arguments / disputes, very to the point and describing the core of the matter in few sentences. Very structured, tactical, and savvy.’

‘The team is very service-oriented, pleasant to work with, always on top of things and hard working. ’

‘Brechje van der Velden and her team are able to oversee the entire playing field. This makes the advice tailor-made, practical, to the point and relevant. Especially in complex matters they are able to operate on multiple levels at the same time. They also know how to switch internally between partner and associate level. Their position in the market ensures that they communicate quickly and effectively with other firms/parties. The team is very good in distinguishing between principle and secondary issues. ’

‘Machteld de Monchy is an exceedingly sharp lawyer with an impressive ability to combine excellence on details with an equally excellent overall strategic view. She is also very resourceful and a pleasure to work with.’

‘What makes this practice unique is their strict and professional internal organisation, while maintaining highly informal and swift access to key partners Machteld de Monchy and Dennis Horeman. In general, great understanding of internal dynamics clients have to deal with in high impact class actions.’

‘A large team that has top notch experience with defending against the most complex collective action claim in the Netherlands. The team has in-depth knowledge of the law and they are able to think creatively and pragmatically about legal problems. ’

‘They are extremely client focused, provide top notch product within very tight deadlines and are always available to discuss. Houthoff has a very large team ensuring that all workstreams are followed up appropriately and work is done by the appropriate level of experience. ’

‘Albert Knigge is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with: extremely knowledgeable, always available and client focuse. He will not overpromise and is a very strong communicator. Rick Cornelissen is very pleasant to work with, and always willing to find a client focused solution.’

‘We are very content with Houthoff’s work in our class action. The team is highly experienced, responsive delivers high quality work and is pleasant to work with. ’

‘Great litigation practice. Great lawyers with the capability to discern what is of relevance in the specific case. ’

‘Willem Heemskerk and Raimond Dufour are excellent lawyers who always look for a pragmatic approach and solution in the best interest of their client. They understand the needs of the client and “live and breath” litigation. ’

‘Pels Rijcken is the best of the overseas firms I instruct – they provide clear, well-thought-through advice, are very strong on strategy and the team is a pleasure to work with. ’

‘AKD’s collective action practice is market leading- they are involved in all of the interesting cases. They are extremely responsive, creative and client focused. They are a pleasure to work with. ’

‘The team benefits from the stewardship of Patrick Haas- he is just excellent. His corporate background brings different perspective to cases. The work they do often requires third arty funding and Patrick is very commercial and knows how to build, manage and run funded cases. He is exceptionally solution focused. You rarely get a “no” from Patrick. ’

‘Very dedicated team with a lot of knowledge and eager to be close to the ball. ’

‘Birkway has one of the most sophisticated corporate and commercial dispute resolution practices, standing out for its depth of experience. Their team is comprised of highly experienced and knowledgeable litigators who have a proven track record of success in representing clients. They are dedicated to providing unmatched representation and tirelessly work to protect their clients’ rights and meet their needs.’

‘Ianika Tzankova is an exceptional lawyer and a legal mastermind. She’s a trial strategist who always takes on cases with a high level of impact and complexity. Her practice is truly impressive, and she always puts in the work to ensure that her clients receive the best possible outcome. Her dedication to her work is truly unmatched. She has made remarkable contributions to the area of collective redress and is recognized as a pioneer in the field. ’

‘Quirijn Bongaerts is – with considerable distance – the best plaintiff side mass claim litigator in the Netherlands. Quirijn is knowledgeable and dares to test the legal limits of claims. He is very persuasive in court.’

‘The YSquare litigation practice is comprised of fine people that are highly professional, technology driven, dynamic and effective. ’

‘The talented Margriet de Boer has showed excellent legal capabilities, as well strategic and tactical insights in this broad and complex case. With a strong client focus, great flexibility and quick responses. ’

‘Ysquare is a fantastique boutique, although the title “boutique” does not do them justice. They handle very large litigation cases, including class actions. They are all incredible experts in their field, coming from very renowned firms and having very long track records.’

‘I highly recommend the dispute litigation team at Brinkhof to anyone looking for experienced, knowledgeable, and trustworthy legal representation. I have had the pleasure of working with the team on a variety of cases in this field, and have consistently been impressed with their work and dedication. They are a diverse, likeable, and down-to-earth group of lawyers who really take the time to understand our business and our goals, and develop customised strategies that are tailored to our specific needs. Another big strength is the team’s communication, which is always clear, timely, and responsive.’

‘The lawyers in the team consistently distinguish themselves through their accessibility, commitment to excellence and deep knowledge of the law. Specific note goes to Jan Pot, who is a particularly great litigator. He is intelligent, strategic, persuasive and well-versed in the complexities of the law and the courtroom. ’

‘bureau Brandeis is one of the few law firms which presents itself as a mostly claimant-oriented firm, not assisting banks and other financials. This in itself contributes to the firms’ credibility.’

‘Frank Peters has been at the forefront of shareholder activism and although his visibility as a shareholder representing litigator has become less, he has managed to put anti-greenwashing and other environment-related activist litigation on the radar. ’

‘The practice of bureau Brandeis specialises in class actions, which is a very important niche market that requires hard-core specialisation. The fact that they have chosen the claimants side despite it the lack of security with respect to success, profitability, reputation, turn-over and chances of winning by choosing this is of note. Bureau Brandeis is capable of pulling out the maximum of a class action case and – maybe even more importantly – show passion to win these hard cases. ’

‘Finch specialises in corporate, commercial and financial litigation and some lawyers have a profound expertise in the field of class actions. Finch separates itself by combining a high quality work standard with a personal approach and human touch. ’

‘Koen Rutten is a skilled and experienced class action lawyer. Apart from his extensive expertise he is a sincere, passionate, charismatic and persuasive advocate. He sees the bigger picture and focusses on solutions. He is able to simplify complex legal arguments and is an accessible and a creative partner. I would recommend him without any reservation. ’

‘The Finch team is truly exceptional. A boutique firm with all the expertise and experience in collective redress that one could wish for. These unique characteristics give the team and Finch itself a strong strategic advantage. They have been involved in virtually all major cases in the Netherlands, enabling them to provide strategic advice at a level that sets them apart from regular dispute resolution firms. Their strategic capabilities and entrepreneurial mindset are a valuable addition to the Dutch legal profession.’

‘Lindenbaum combines a wealth of legal knowledge with the skills to apply this knowledge in the best possible way for the client. They are lean, fast, flexible and will find the best solution for their clients. A true gem of a litigation firm in the Netherlands. ’

‘Damiën Berkhout is in all likelihood the best litigator for plaintiffs in the Netherlands. Mass actions and cartel damages can be safely trusted to him. He goes straight to the core of the case and always delivers. ’

‘Pioneers in Dutch class action environment.’

‘Nauta has excellent litigators, very experienced, good knowledge of the market and extremely good availability. ’

‘Philip Malanczuk is excellent. ’