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.

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.

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.

Based in The Hague, Pels Rijcken 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.