With particular strength in energy, finance and technology-related cases, A&O Shearman is a leading class actions firm, having handled a number of landmark class actions and mass claims. The Amsterdam-based team is well versed in defending international and multinational clients in high-profile and sensitive class actions. Richard de Haan is the go-to for corporate and commercial disputes, acting in major mass tort claims and class actions related to the financial sector. Arnold Croiset van Uchelen leads on corporate and securities mass torts and class actions, while Tim Sweerts is known for his expertise in ESG-related mass litigation. The three aforementioned lawyers all jointly lead the class actions practice. Hilde van der Baan is a key member of the team and focuses on class actions involving energy, projects and construction. Brechje van der Velden left the practice in February 2024.
Dispute resolution: class actions in Netherlands
A&O Shearman
Praxisleiter:
Arnold Croiset van Uchelen; Tim Sweerts; Richard de Haan
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Hilde van der Baan; Damiaan Tilanus; Tea Minovic
Referenzen
‘Good understanding of case law and ability to get to the core of the dispute. The team is very to the point; describing the core of the matter in few sentences. They’re structured and tactically savvy.’
‘Every team member was knowledgeable, professional and understood the heart of the matter. It was good to see that the whole team was well read, up-to-date on the latest developments, were good at discussions and a strong sparring partner. Overall a high level!’
‘I have been really pleased with the A&O Shearman litigation team with whom I have now worked for 5 years or so. The whole team has been excellent.’
Kernmandanten
Samsung
Pon Automotive
Aegon
Rabobank
Vattenfall
Citigroup
KLM
The King of the Netherlands
The Dutch Ministry of Finance
DGNV N.V.
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Vattenfall in a landmark Dutch class action brought under the new Dutch class action law on repayment of certain fees paid by customers with a large grid connection.
- Represented Citigroup in a high-profile and complex collective action brought by a Dutch foundation in relation to alleged damages suffered as a result of foreign exchange rate manipulation.
- Representing Samsung in a double antitrust WAMCA class action in relation to the sale of television in the Netherlands.
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
Excelling in acting for defendants in major class actions, De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek's mass claims team works closely with the firm's other practice areas such as data privacy, competition, employment and ESG to advise on complex technical disputes. The team is well versed in handling high-profile cases and claims as well as cases involving international aspects. Class actions for damages involving alleged data privacy infringement are a key area of success for the team. Practice head Machteld De Monchy leads the team from Amsterdam and is an expert in handling mass claims and follow-on competition litigation. She is also noted for her pro bono work, where she often handles class actions for underrepresented groups as plaintiffs. Dennis Horeman is a strong litigator and has a wealth of experience handling mass claims, while recently promoted partner Marieke Bredenoord-Spoek continues to specialise in class actions, defending large corporates in complex cases. Also noted is Johan Valk, who assists with class actions and cross-border disputes.
Praxisleiter:
Machteld de Monchy
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Marieke Bredenoord-Spoek; Dennis Horeman; Remco Kloppenburg; Johan Valk
Referenzen
‘De Brauw’s class action team is the perfect match for high-stake litigation in the Netherlands with its excellent legal knowledge and ability to provide pragmatic advice to achieve a satisfactory outcome.’
‘Machteld de Monchy is excellent, sharp-witted and committed. Remco Kloppenburg manages the team efficiently and effectively. Both are very strategic in a complex context. They bring their vast array of experiences into the case, very much appreciated by us.’
‘The team is absolutely world-class. If you need the best, this is the firm you go to.’
Kernmandanten
Airbnb
Amazon
Avast
Booking.com
British Airways
Bureau Clara Wichmann
Celanese
DS Smith
FMO
J.P. Morgan
KPMG
Meta
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented PACCAR and DAF Group as lead counsel in around twenty jurisdictions in a complex mass claim in Europe.
- Represented Airbnb in several mass claims, including Supreme Court proceedings and a class action.
- Represented Meta in three class actions brought by several claim organisations claiming over €12bn in damages.
Houthoff
Houthoff‘s class actions and mass claims practice is led from Amsterdam by Albert Knigge, who is an authority in the field, often leading on complex cross-border class actions and Supreme Court proceedings. The team was active in a number of collective damages, securities and competition-related claims in 2024. Other notable team members in Amsterdam include Rick Cornelissen, who focuses his practice on follow-on cartel and abuse of dominance damages claims, and Diederik van der Kooji, who is experienced in handling collective proceedings and mass claims in Supreme Court litigation. In Rotterdam, Paul Sluijter specialises in cross-border class actions and international mass claims, utilising his expertise in private international law to advise clients, while Huib Lebbing typically acts as defence counsel in sensitive cases involving health and safety.
Praxisleiter:
Albert Knigge
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Rick Cornelissen; Paul Sluijter; Huib Lebbing; Diederik van der Kooij
Referenzen
‘Albert Knigge is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. He is extremely knowledgeable, always available and client focused, while at the same time no nonsense – he will not overpromise and is a very strong communicator. Rick Cornelissen is always willing to find a client-focused solution.’
‘The Houthoff team is right at the forefront on Dutch class action litigation, has a great team and offers top level expertise.’
‘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.’
Kernmandanten
Petrobras
Volvo Trucks / Renault Trucks
Stellantis N.V.
Audi AG
Nationale-Nederlanden Levensverzekering Maatschappij N.V.
Trafigura
Singapore Airlines Limited
Singapore Airlines Cargo Pte Ltd
CBRE Investment Management
Royal FloraHolland
Cargolux Airlines International
Ennatuurlijk B.V.
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented several car manufacturers, including Stellantis and Audi, as defendants against four class actions brought in the Diesel matter.
- Represented Kone in two Supreme Court appeals concerning damages proceedings launched by two claims organisations following a European Commission decision over competition law infringements in the elevators and escalators industry.
- Represented CBRE Investment Management and other lessors in the interim relief proceedings initiated by 540 tenants of residential units over changes to the regulations for standard rent adjustment clauses for residential space.
Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV
Based in The Hague, Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV is known for advising the State of the Netherlands, Dutch municipalities, such as The Hague, Rotterdam and Amsterdam, as well as financial supervisory authorities, administrative and regulatory authorities, and multinational corporations on class actions. Willem Heemskerk leads the international team and is well versed in handling class actions before national courts. He is particularly knowledgeable in cases involving liability and compensation and often advises corporate clients. Co-leading the litigation practice is Raimond Dufour, who excels in cross-border mass damage disputes. He has been key to a number of high-profile cases handled both at national courts and the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Praxisleiter:
Willem Heemskerk; Raimond Dufour
Referenzen
‘Great litigation practice. Great lawyers with the capability to discern what is of relevance in the specific case.’
‘Pels Rijcken is the best of the overseas firms I instruct – they provide clear, well thought-out and thorough advice, are very strong on strategy and the team is a pleasure to work with. ’
‘Willem Heemskerk is an impressive senior leader – he exudes a calm demeanour but knows when to fight. Raimond Dufour is impressively across every detail of a matter – he is thorough, considered and very bright.’
Kernmandanten
Vale S.A.
Braskem S.A., Braskem Netherlands B.V., Braskem Netherlands Finance B.V., Braskem Netherlands Inc. B.V.
UBS AG and UBS Securities Japan Co. Ltd.
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)
ArcelorMittal
Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Porsche AG
Nationale-Nederlanden
State of the Netherlands
Westlake
BNP Paribas
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Vale in a class action following a dam burst in Brazil.
- Represented two UBS entities in a class action regarding the alleged manipulation of LIBOR and other interest rate benchmarks.
- Represented Mercedes-Benz in more than 60 different cartel follow-on class action proceedings relating to the alleged truck cartel.
Stibbe
Stibbe's Amsterdam-based class actions team is a leading force in the Netherlands, standing out for its specialism in collective redress and cross-border mass claims. The team acts for major international and multinational corporations across a wide range of industries. The team has handled a number of ESG-related class actions involving greenwashing claims, automotive industry issues and mass damage claims related to natural disasters. Antitrust litigation is another stand out area for the firm, alongside shareholder claims and public interest class actions. The team is jointly led by litigation experts Jeroen Kortmann, Matthijs Kuijpers and Branda Katan. Kortmann excels in defending clients in cross-border mass litigations; Katan is a professor of corporate litigation at Leiden University and is an authority on environmental claims; and Kuijpers represents domestic and international clients in mass damage claims.
Praxisleiter:
Jeroen Kortmann; Matthijs Kuijpers; Branda Katan
Kernmandanten
Apple
Royal Dutch Airlines KLM
Mercedes- Benz Group AG
EY
Suzuki Motor Corporation
Man Truck & Bus
Panasonic
ING Bank and other underwriters of Imtech (ABN Amro, Rabobank and Commerzbank)
Schindler
Norsk Hydro ASA
Brabant Water
Highlight-Mandate
- Represeneted Apple in a major opt-out class action for alleged abuse of dominance in relation to the App Store.
- Represented Royal Dutch Airline KLM in greenwashing claims brought by the NGO ‘Go Fossil Free’ (Fossielvrij) as the defendants.
- Represented Mercedes-Benz as defence counsel in mass litigation (mass torts) concerning the allegation that Mercedes-Benz installed prohibited defeat devices in its diesel-powered vehicles.
AKD
Full-service firm AKD is sought out by claimants to assist them with class actions, group claims and collective settlements. Clients of the firm benefit from its strong in-house capabilities in data privacy and protection, competition and transport law. The team is regularly engaged by professional litigation funders from the UK and the US for due diligence on potential cases in the Netherlands. Practice head Patrick Haas leads the team from Rotterdam and is noted for his skills in international redress cases; he also acts as an advisor for third-party litigation funders looking to invest in cases. Jeffrey Kleywegt has well-rounded expertise in corporate and commercial litigation and has continued to advise on complex class action cases.
Praxisleiter:
Patrick Haas
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jeffrey Kleywegt; Andre Reznitchenko; Robery van Vugt
Referenzen
‘AKD has a strong team in all Benelux countries and is offering great services in these jurisdictions. They have an experienced team to pursue class actions most efficiently.’
‘Patrick Haas is very experienced, calm, commercial. Approachable. Jeffrey Kleywegt is very responsive, goes the extra mile, good commercial outlook.’
‘Patrick Haas is a leading individual in class actions. He efficiently pursues cases with his team.’
Kernmandanten
Stichting Truck Claim
Stichting Car Claim
Stichting Volkswagen Investor Claim
Stichting Wirecard Investors Claim
TransAtlantis Funding Lux S.a.r.l.
Stichting Converium Securities Compensation
Stichting Data Bescherming Nederland
Stichting Converium Securities Compensation
Stichting Data Bescherming Nederland
Municipality of The Hague
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Stichting Wirecard Investors Claim (SWIC) on a group claim against EY on behalf of 16,000 injured Wirecard investors, representing damages estimated at €500m.
- Represented Stichting Car Claim (SCC) in several landmark class action cases against various car manufacturers (VW Group, Renault, Stellantis, Daimler) for their role in the diesel emissions scandal.
- Represented Stichting Data Bescherming Nederland (SDBN) in a substantial WAMCA claim against Amazon.com.
BarentsKrans
BarentsKrans' class action team is led by finance litigation expert William Schonewille from The Hague. Schonewille acts on behalf of investors, financial institutions and consumers in complex class actions involving banking and securities law. The firm is known for its plaintiff-side work, assisting claimants in major mass claims and class actions in the Netherlands, often with cross-border elements. Martijn van Maanen regularly handles private enforcement cases for claimants and is experienced in assisting clients with multi-jurisdictional claims.
Praxisleiter:
William Schonewille
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Martijn van Maanen
Referenzen
‘They are a very strong Dutch competition and commercial litigation team. They are thoughtful, commercial, and experienced.’
‘They are distinguishable by their experience on the plaintiff side, in all aspects of litigation, and in their litigation approach where they strike a good balance between strong litigators and focusing on commercial resolution.’
‘BarentsKrans is a specialist in class actions and EU law, which was exactly what we were looking for in a firm.’
Kernmandanten
Claims Funding Europe
Claims Funding Europe in Air Cargo
Macedonian Thrace Brewery
Stichting Massaschade & Consument
Pensioenvoldoen
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented the SPV Chapelton in proceedings against truck manufacturers that are members of the truck cartel.
- Represented the interests of several hundred corporations, including multinationals, in seeking compensation from the members of the Air Cargo Cartel.
- Represented Stichting Massaschade & Consument in a multimillion-euro class action against Airbnb.
Birkway B.V.
Birkway B.V. is an Amsterdam-based disputes litigation boutique with a strong focus on collective redress claims, including both class actions and mass claims. The firm is known for its collaborative nature, often acting as co-counsel on class actions and working closely together with internal and external experts and strategists. The team is co-led by Quirijn Bongaerts, who is a ‘go-to lawyer in the Netherlands on collective redress and securities litigation’. Bongaerts has a wealth of experience in class actions and is well versed in assisting claimants. Practice co-lead Joost Edixhoven is noted for his expertise in ESG and environmental matters, assisting on key issues such as diesel emission class actions. Fellow co-head Michiel van Eersel is noted for his specialism in finance-related class actions. Previous practice head Ianika Tzankova left the firm in July 2024.
Praxisleiter:
Joost Edixhoven; Michiel van Eersel; Quirijn Bongaerts
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Lilian Meinen
Referenzen
‘Boutique plaintiffs firm focusing on class action work. They have an in-depth knowledge of class actions and very good relationships with various litigation funders, allowing them to bring the most high-profile cases in the market.’
‘Quinrijn Bongaerts is an excellent lawyer. He has a true interest in the law and uses innovative arguments. He is on the plaintiff’s side of some of the leading class action cases in the Netherlands.’
‘The firm is at the vanguard of the developing collective action regime in the Netherlands.’
Kernmandanten
Stichting Steinhoff International Compensation Claims
Stichting Diesel Emissions Justice
Stichting NUON Claim
Stichting Investor Loss Compensation
Stichting Massaschade en Consument
Stichting Wakkerpolis
Stichting Data Bescherming Nederland
Deutsche Schutzvereinigung für Wertpapierbesitz e.V.
The Privacy Collective
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented The Privacy Collective in its class action against oracle and Salesforce.
- Represented Stichting Diesel Emissions Claims in five separate proceedings against the Volkswagen, Mercedes, Renault and Stellantis conglomerates, certain subsidiaries and related defendants for their responsibility for the diesel emissions.
- Represented representative organisation Stichting Nuon Claim in a case against Vattenfall concerning undue commercial practices by Nuon/Vattenfall which charged its customers for a service which later appeared to be non-existent.
Hausfeld Advocaten
Hausfeld Advocaten is praised as a 'strong firm in international class actions' and is focused on representing claimants in complex class action and competition claims across Europe. The team has a wealth of experience in group litigation and has been involved in a number of large noteworthy claims including claims against big technology corporations. The team is jointly led by litigation specialists Rogier Meijer, Erik-Jan Zippro and Sander Timmerman in Amsterdam.
Praxisleiter:
Rogier Meijer; Erik-Jan Zippro; Sander Timmerman
Referenzen
‘Hausfeld is a strong firm in international class actions. They are involved in several major collective action procedures in the Netherlands.’
‘Erik-Jan Zippro and Jantina Hiemstra are both skilled lawyers.’
‘Erik-Jan Zippro and Rogier Meijer are true pioneers in antitrust claims.’
Kernmandanten
Transport en Logistiek Nederland
Cartel des Camions B.V.
NLtruckkartel B.V.
Bureau Clara Wichmann
Stichting Farma ter Verantwoording
Stichting App Stores Claims
LyondellBasell N.V.
Deutsche Bahn AG
Stichting Aequitas Belangenbehartiging
Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten
Metro AG
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented the largest group of truck purchasers in pursuing their claims against truck manufacturers in the Netherlands.
- Represented Stichting app store claims in a collective action against Apple and Google.
- Assisted Bureau Clara Wichmann with issuing a writ on their behalf against Allergen.
Loyens & Loeff
Loyens & Loeff's litigation and risk management practice has a sizeable team handling complex litigation, including class actions. Bastiaan Kemp leads the practice and is known for his expertise in corporate governance cases and multi-jurisdictional litigation. He is well versed in advising corporate clients, private equity funds and investment firms. He works closely together with Marit Bosselaar, who focuses her practice on class actions and commercial litigation, often advising on ESG-related issues and collective settlements. The wider litigation group is co-led by disputes expert Sidney Berendsen and also has a pro bono programme assisting with ESG and class action litigation.
Praxisleiter:
Sidney Berendsen; Bastiaan Kemp
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Marit Bosselaar
Referenzen
‘Experts in litigation, fast and efficient. Important to report that I have confidence that the case/file is well under control and that our concerns are being well taken care of.’
‘The team has excellent experience in admissibility issues in class action proceedings’
‘The Loyens & Loeff class action team is great to work with.’
Kernmandanten
Former CEO of Airbus
ICAP plc and ICAP Europe Ltd
Facebook Netherlands B.V./Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd.
Dunea N.V.
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented the former CEO of Airbus in denying alleged claims in a class actions lawsuit.
Van Doorne
Van Doorne mainly advises defendants on class actions and mass claims in the Netherlands, covering a wide range of sectors including finance, TMT, manufacturing and energy. Other than defending public and private sector clients in large class actions, the team also spends a portion of its time assisting claimants and often acts a counsel in insurance claims. Key areas of focus include ESG claims, which are handled by practice head and class action authority Daan Beenders; competition-related follow-on claims, which are handled by Sarah Beeston; data breach and mass privacy claims, which are the forte of Elisabeth Thole; and finance-related class actions, which are handled by Ralph Ubels. Co-leading the Amsterdam-based team is Jasper Leedekerken, who has achieved a number of notable victories in class actions and is well versed in commercial and corporate litigation.
Praxisleiter:
Daan Beenders; Jasper Leedekerken
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ralph Ubels; Elisabeth Thole; Sarah Beeston
Referenzen
‘Van Doorne represents defendants in multiple situations, and are set apart by their experience as coordinating counsel and counsel to insurers. It gives Van Doorne a special angle compared to purely defense firms.’
‘This team stands out for its exceptional commitment to client success and its deep understanding of complex class action litigation. Their collaborative approach ensures that clients receive tailored strategies that align with their unique objectives. Potential clients should know that the team excels in building strong relationships and offers a wealth of experience in navigating challenging disputes. Their emphasis on diversity and inclusion enhances their problem-solving capabilities, fostering creativity and fresh perspectives.’
‘Daan Beenders stands out as a partner due to his exceptional commercial focus and keen understanding of client needs. He consistently demonstrates an ability to grasp the intricacies of a situation quickly, ensuring that he addresses not just the legal aspects but also the business implications for his clients. What truly sets Daan Beenders apart from competitors is his quick and creative legal thinking. Working with Daan has been a remarkable experience; his dedication and expertise provide immense value, and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and results-driven legal partner.’
Kernmandanten
GGD Ghor Nederland
Nederlandse Loterij
LG Electronics Benelux Sales B.V.
Stichting Administratiekantoor Aandelen Triodos Bank
N.V. Waterbedrijf Groningen
Bouwfonds Fund Management B.V. (part of Rabobank)
Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. and (the former directors of) its subsidiaries
Reiswerk Pensioenen
Funda B.V.
Stichting MacUnited
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised the branch organisation of GGD Ghor Nederland on the defence of a damages claim concerning the theft of covid-19 related personal data.
- Assisted the Dutch State Lottery with various proceedings, including against Loterijverlies, who claim to have been misled by certain statements made by the Dutch State Lottery between 2000-2007.
- Advised LG Electronics Benelux Sales on defending a class action initiated by the foundations Stichting Consumenten Competition Claims and Stichting Eerlijke Prijzen & Marktwerking.
Ysquare
A dispute resolution boutique firm based in Amsterdam, Ysquare boasts a wealth of experience handling a range of disputes and has been active in both domestic and cross-border class actions. It specialises in representing defendants and mainly advises multinational companies. Enforcement and setting aside proceedings also form a part of its practice. The firm has a seasoned team of disputes experts handling a range of class action cases, including Marc Ynzonides, Bregje Korthals Altes and Margriet de Boer.
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Marc Ynzonides; Bregje Korthals Altes; Margriet de Boer; Sander Rijsterborgh; Anne-Charlotte Fresacher
Referenzen
‘The Ysquare Litigation Practice has been supporting us preparing the legal defense for a class action. Fine people, highly professional, technology driven, dynamic and effective.’
‘The talented Margriet de Boer showed excellent legal capabilities as well as strategic and tactical insights in a broad and complex case. With a strong client focus, great flexibility and quick responses.’
‘Ysquare is a fantastic boutique. 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.’
Kernmandanten
Oracle
Renault Car Dealers
Steinhoff Recovery Foundation
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented a group of 70+ car dealers in defending against a class action relating to diesel emissions.
- Represented Oracle in legal proceedings defending against a €10bn claim.
Brande & Verheij LLP
Brande & Verheij LLP was founded by class action practice heads Jeroen van den Brande and Theodoor Verheij in 2019 and has established itself as a go-to firm for claimants in the Netherlands. The team is well versed in complex litigation and has been involved in major mass claims such as the truck and air freight cartel cases.
Praxisleiter:
Jeroen van den Brande; Theodoor Verheij
Referenzen
‘Brande & Verheij is a very strong team. Top-notch strategic players with in-depth knowledge of the facts and the law. The team is very approachable and delivers within set deadlines.’
‘I work together with Theodoor Verheij. He is not only a strong litigator, but he has a lot of experience with antitrust law. With his eyes on the ball, he knows how to guide his client through a complex case.’
‘The team of Brande & Verheij has a great mix of experience and talented lawyers. Especially in antitrust class actions it is one of the go to firms on the plaintiff side. The team led by Theodoor Verheij is on the ball. Not only the technical procedural aspects they understand, but also the economic aspects, they understand perfectly.’
Kernmandanten
Stichting Cartel Compensation
Stichting Trucks Cartel Compensation
Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Stichting Cartel Compensation in competition litigation regarding suffered damages in the hundreds of millions as a result of a worldwide cartel in respect of air cargo services.
- Represented Stichting Trucks Cartel Compensation in a competition litigation concerning damages in the hundreds of millions as a result of the European trucks cartel.
- Represented Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals in follow-up damages proceedings brought by Dutch pig farmers after proceedings before various courts and the Dutch Supreme Court.
Brinkhof
Brinkhof's class action team builds its practice around assisting international and multinational corporations in multi-jurisdictional class actions and mass claims. Technology-related disputes are a strength of the firm, which often assists technology and internet companies. Litigation specialist Jan Pot leads the team from Amsterdam and is the go-to for follow-on damages class actions. Pepijn van Ginneken has advised clients on cartel damages claims, acting for both claimants and defendants.
Praxisleiter:
Jan Pot
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Pepijn van Ginneken
Referenzen
‘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.’
‘The lawyers in the team consistently distinguish themselves through their accessibility, commitment to excellence and deep knowledge of the law. Specific mention 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.’
‘Brinkhof is strategic at every step of an engagement. They work together incredibly well with in-house counsel, and seamlessly leverage a company’s resources in their advocacy.’
Kernmandanten
Heineken
Toshiba
AB Inbev
Diageo
FedEx
Crédit Agricole
X
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Google in a number of collective claim cases, which concern both follow-on as well as standalone claims.
- Represented a number of global brewery groups including Heineken and other large companies in international follow-on damages litigation resulting from the trucks cartel.
bureau Brandeis
bureau Brandeis primarily acts for plaintiffs in class actions and has recently handled a number of class actions related to mass damages and antitrust follow-on litigation. Another key focus of the firm is climate change litigation. The team is jointly led by disputes specialists Wesley Vader and Christiaan Alberdingk Thijm, who are both based in Amsterdam. Vadar has been assisting on class actions related to the diesel emissions scandal and is well versed in collective redress. Alberdingk Thijm is active in technology and internet-related class actions. Louis Berger has recently been assisting plaintiffs in a range of class actions.
Praxisleiter:
Wesley Vader; Christiaan Alberdingk Thijm
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Louis Berger
Referenzen
‘The practice of bureau Brandeis specialises in class actions, which is a very important niche market that requires hard-core specialisation. 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.’
‘Christiaan Alberdingk Thijm is an absolute expert in privacy cases and this is recognised in the Netherlands in a way that he needs no further introduction to any of the stakeholders in a case.’
‘bureau Brandeis is incredibly thorough in their representation. They are knowledgeable about the legal matters they pursue and are responsive to client communications.’
Kernmandanten
Stichting Diesel Emissions Justice
Stichting Massaschade & Consument
Stichting Truck Cartel Recovery
unilegion Truck Claims Stichting
Stichting Equal Justice Equal Pay
Foundation The Privacy Collective
ClientEarth, Fossielvrij
Greenpeace
Stichting Ukrainian Victims of War
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Stiching Diesel Emisions Justice in five dieselgate cases.
- Represented Stichting Massaschade & Consument (M&C) in a class action for privacy and consumer law violations.
- Represented The Privacy Collective in the first privacy class action under the WAMCA against Oracle and Salesforce.
Finch Dispute Resolution
Finch Dispute Resolution continues to grow and establish itself as a go-to dispute resolution firm in the Netherlands. It has a sector-focused approach and is active in corporate, financial and commercial litigation. The practice has been involved in numerous class actions, representing claimants in domestic and cross-border claims. Practice head Koen Rutten is a founding partner of the firm and leads the class actions team. He is an expert in collective actions and chairs the Dutch Collective Redress Lawyers Association (VVMA).
Praxisleiter:
Koen Rutten
Referenzen
‘Finch is a definite thought-leader in the class actions practice.’
‘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 high-quality work standards 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 focuses 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.’
Kernmandanten
Frisse Wind.nu
Stichting Antitrust Action Truck Cartel
Stichting Belangenbehartiging Gedupeerden ECP
Stichting Collectief Forward Gold Sale
Munster Holdings Limited
DRRT and 160 institutional investors including HSBC, JP Morgan, Allianz
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Frisse Wind.nu in a class action against Tata Steel related to residents facing issues due to pollution, noise, poor air quality and smell.
- Represented Stichting Antitrust Action Truck Cartel in a price-fixing cartel case.
- Represented DRRT and 160 institutional investors including HSBC, JP Morgan and Allianz in their claim against ING Groep in a €500m claim.
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer handles mass claims and class actions for corporates, financial institutions and multinational companies. The firm draws on its international links to handle class actions both domestically and overseas. In 2024 the team handled data privacy, ESG and consumer-related class actions. Team lead Mijke Sinninghe Damsté excels in multi-jurisdictional class actions. Jelle Drok co-leads the Amsterdam-based team and is well versed in technology-related claims.
Praxisleiter:
Mijke Sinninghe Damsté; Jelle Drok
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Mark Egeler; Marco Vogels
Referenzen
‘Mijke Sinninghe Damsté is an expert on class action strategy in the Netherlands. Her guidance makes it clear that she has a multitude of experience in Dutch courtrooms. She has provided insightful strategy suggestions for our case and has helped execute results throughout.’
‘Mijke Sinninghe Damsté leads the team, is hands-on and good in strategy. Marco Vogels is knowledgeable and great to work with.’
‘Freshfields has a great team on class actions, with Mijke Sinninghe Damsté really standing out.’
Kernmandanten
Adobe
Repsol
Volkswagen
Clariant
HP Inc.
Thai Airways
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- Represented Adobe in a €1bn class action over alleged violations of the GDPR, the Dutch Telecommunications Act and the charter of fundamental rights of the European Union.
- Represented Repsol in a class action following an oil spill off the Peruvian coast in January 2022.
- Represented Volkswagen and its subsidiaries in the largest-ever consumer class action and several individual cases in the Netherlands, relating to the Diesel issue.
Lindenbaum
Exclusively focused on advising plaintiffs, Lindenbaum is a go-to firm for claimants looking for representation in class actions. The team has continued to increase its bench strength with the addition of Guido Vergouwen from AKD, who excels in corporate disputes and is involved in a class action related to the diesel emission scandal. The Amsterdam team is led by founding partner Damien Berkhout, who specialises in large collective action cases, utilising his background in competition law litigation and corporate and commercial disputes. Fellow founding partner Stefan Tuinenga is noted for his experience in handling antitrust collective action claims.
Praxisleiter:
Damiën Berkhout
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Stefan Tuninenga; Guido Vergowun
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‘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.’
‘Lindenbaum is the example of what a successful litigation boutique should be. Focused, dedicated, fully in control of the matter and with a keen understanding of all the essential elements for the client. They offer a tailor-made approach for the client and you immediately recognise that you’re in good hands.’
Kernmandanten
Consumentenbond
Stichting Vrij Platform Werk
Stichting Consumer Competition Claims
Stichting Benadeelden Flexenergie
Stichting Eierkartelschade
Groupe Casino
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- Represented the Consumentenbond in a collective action against three large retailers.
- Represented Stichting Eierkartelschade in a collective claim against the egg purchasing cartel.
- Represented the foundation Stichting Vrij Platformwerk and management board members of this foundation in a class action by FNV and CNV against the flexible work platform Temper.
NautaDutilh
NautaDutilh‘s Amsterdam-based class actions and collective actions team sits within the firm’s dispute resolution group and is led by litigation expert Freerk Vermeulen. The team particularly stands out for its prowess in securities litigation and cartel damages cases as well as its international outlook. Vermeulen leads on ESG-related litigation and product liability-related class actions. Primary team members include Frans Overkleeft, who acts as defence counsel in corporate and securities class actions, Stijn Franken, who is the go-to for defending insurance claims, and Philip Malanczuk, who handles cartel damages actions.
Praxisleiter:
Freerk Vermeulen
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Frans Overkleeft; Stijn Franken; Philip Malanczuk; Maarten Klaassen
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‘We are working closely with the Nauta team — including Frans Overkleeft, Daan Hannema, and Maarten Klaassen. The team has valuable legal expertise and is skilled at working collaboratively with other counsel.’
‘Frans Overkleeft does a terrific job of leading the team.’
‘NautaDutilh has excellent litigators, very experienced, good knowledge of the market and good availability.’
Kernmandanten
ABN AMRO
Royal Dutch Shell
Airbus
Triodos Bank
Petrobras
Rabobank
Braskem
ASR
Lufthansa
Vantiva
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- Represented Braskem as defendants in a case before the Dutch courts that was brought by a group of Brazilian residents of Maceió over cracks and sinking ground near salt mines in that city.
- Assisted Prime Oil & Gas with securing a dismissal of claims in a securities class action brought by a Dutch claim foundation against Petrobras and certain other defendants.
- Represented former Airbus CFO in a securities class action initiated by Stichting Investor Loss Compensation (SILC) against Airbus and certain other parties.
Scott + Scott
Scott + Scott excels in handling class actions and mass claims on behalf of plaintiffs in the Netherlands. The team is also active in follow-on damages claims and acts as counsel for multinational corporations as claimants. The team is jointly led by litigation specialists Jan-Willem de Jong, Carlijn van Rest and Robert Verburg from Amsterdam. Van Rest focuses on collective actions and is well versed in cross-border disputes, while Verburg is noted for advising both national and foreign clients on class actions related to the financial sector.
Praxisleiter:
Jan-Willem de Jong; Carlijn van Rest; Robert Verburg
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‘The team at Scott + Scott are extremely knowledgeable. They are experts in the subject matter areas they run (antitrust, securities and data) and are able to stand toe to toe with the large defendant firms. They are also commercial and pragmatic in their approach.’
‘This practice stands out for its seamless integration of technology and expertise, offering clients a more efficient, personalised, and forward-thinking experience. The team also excels in its collaborative mindset. Overall, clients benefit from a holistic and innovative approach that not only addresses legal challenges but also helps them navigate broader commercial and reputational concerns.’
‘Robert Verburg: His exceptional skills and expertise were instrumental in the company’s decision to continue working with him when he transitioned to Scott + Scott. As co-counsel, I fully supported this choice, which I believe was an excellent one. Verburg is a highly intelligent and capable attorney who consistently provides thoughtful and strategic advice.’
Kernmandanten
Unilever
Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority
Electricity & Water Authority of the Government of Bahrain
Kuwait Ministry of Electricity and Water
Oman Electricity Transmission Company
Stichting Consumenten Competition Claims
Stichting Take Back Your Privacy
Airbus Investors Recovery Stichting
Stichting Data Bescherming Nederland
Fiat Chrysler Investors Recovery Stichting
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- Represented SCCC in its class action claim before the Amsterdam District Court against Apple.
- Represented TBYP in a collective action on behalf of 1.5 million Dutch children that have used the TikTok app since 25 May 2018.
- Represented four major utility providers from the Gulf states in litigation before the Amsterdam Court of Appeal against various power cables cartel members.