‘The team is absolutely world-class. If you need the best, this is the firm you go to.’

‘Jolling de Pree is a senior statesman with a remarkable talent for strategy, balancing various legal and non-legal interests and courage to actually advise the company what the best course of action is.’

‘Machteld de Monchy is razor-sharp in court, performs to the highest standards and has the ability to also inspire that in others. Seems to be able to handle a thousand-and-one requests at a time and is a joy to work with.’

‘Vivian van Weperen is excellent in all dimensions – a hugely talented senior associate.’ 

‘Stephanie The and Bart de Rijke are noteworthy team members.’

‘Best practice in the Netherlands on quality.’

‘Driven by purpose, dedication to society and rule of law. They have a deep knowledge and specialisation, a problem-solving mindset, high-quality output, positive energy and motivation, accountability, great understanding of client needs, and forward and strategic thinking. I am particularly impressed by Geert Potjewijd and Stephanie The.’

‘The go-to firm for antitrust litigation.’

‘Pepijn van Ginneken heads the practice and provides knowledgeable, thorough and strategic advice.’

‘This team is unique in their knowledge of special care markets. They have the ability to perfectly understand your situation and the competence to make the difficult law material understandable. Simple, clear, quick, very pleasant and helpful.’

‘Pepijn van Ginneken is one the leading competition partners in the Dutch Legal landscape and has been for many years now. He is very knowledgeable, practical and approachable as well as easy to work with.’

‘Brinkhof’s EU and competition law team is an absolute powerhouse. Each member of the team has their own unique strengths and together make a winning formula.’

‘Remy Chavannes is an incredible strategist with laser-focus who gets the job done.’

‘Pepijn van Ginneken knows competition law inside-out and is an absolute expert in his field and Philine van der Aalst has tremendous attention-to-detail and worked tirelessly to draft and bring our submissions over the line. What separates Brinkhof from other firms is that they dive right into problems with you and cares as much as the client does in getting the right outcome.’

‘Remy Chavannes is a truly exceptional lawyer. He provides winning, strategic advice.’

‘Cooperative attitude, quick responses to questions and relevant legal knowledge about key subjects. A dedicated team and a reliable business partner.’

‘Walter van Overbeek and Rick Cornelissen are both authorities in the Dutch automotive industry.’

‘A sophisticated team that provides practical advice in high-stakes, complex transactions. In my opinion, they have a deeper understanding of the law and of international matters than other Dutch firms. They are flexible and creative and offer practical solutions.’

‘Rick Cornelissen is a bright lawyer who offers excellent advice for complex situations. He is articulate and has strong knowledge. He is a good negotiator and often explores non-traditional options.’

‘The team at Houthoff stands out for their professionalism and ability to navigate complex, fast-changing dynamic situations. I have worked closely with several lawyers, and each individual was approachable, knowledgeable, and proactive. One of the team’s most impressive strengths is their agility.’

‘Throughout our collaboration, they adapted seamlessly to shifting requests and evolving priorities. They delivered thoughtful and timely advice, which was crucial given the tight deadlines we faced. The lawyers also worked smoothly with regulators, facilitating open and cooperative communication.’

‘Both partners and associates demonstrate professionalism, responsiveness, and a solution-oriented mindset. They consistently adapted to evolving circumstances, showing agility under tight deadlines.’

‘In particular, Gerrit Oosterhuis and Jori de Goffau stood out for their knowledge and their ability to manage shifting priorities without losing focus on the bigger picture. Their proactive communication and ability to engage constructively with regulators were crucial assets.’

‘Excellent.’

‘Marc Custers stands by your side through any competition and regulatory process.’

‘Experts in their field.’

‘A very specialised law firm that is very knowledgeable and thorough on the subject matter. A solid and reliable business partner.’

‘Martijn van de Hel is passionate about competition law. He also has good business sense, making him very involved on the topics we have been working on. Able to explain complex matters in a simple way.’

‘Martijn van de Hel is an extraordinary individual who is always optimistic and very strong on cases.’

‘They give practical and hands-on advice. They share a lot of their strong knowledge of competition law and the industry our company is operating in.’

‘Diederik Schrijvershof and Judith Jansen are highly skilled and can quickly turn theory into practical solutions.’

‘The partners and team at Maverick are extremely focused and determined. Not only does Maverick excel in investigating and preparing the case, but they put their heart and soul in making the case in court to achieve the best result possible.’

‘Diederik Schrijvershof is in my opinion an outstanding professional who as a partner knows exactly how to aim for success with his team and for his clients. Leah Peeters is an associate that can not easily be overrated. She is very strong on details that make the difference, fast in ‘changing lanes’ if needed, she aims at the wanted outcome.’

‘The team has a lot of knowledge about the market and the working method of the supervisor.’

‘Mauricette Schaufeli is an expert in her field. Victorine Dijkstra is pragmatic and solutions-oriented.’

‘Mauricette is a very friendly person and stands out for her communication style and presence.’

‘A very skilled, cooperative and pleasant team.’

‘Mauricette Schaufeli is great to work with, experienced and pragmatic.’

‘NautaDutilh offers solid antitrust support in acquisitions. They help early on in spotting potential issues and support their clients loyally throughout the process.’

‘Mauricette Schaufeli combines knowledge of the law with economics expertise.’

‘Very pleased with Mauricette Schaufeli and her team. We requested their support in the complex field of regulatory implementation, compliance and in anticipation of FSR notifications.’

‘The legal knowledge of Georges Dictus and Martijn Scheltema is outstanding!’

‘Down-to-earth, able to to estimate their clients’ issues and problems, able to weigh when to speed up and when to slow down and able to assess which fights to pick.’

‘Jotte Mulder is very responsive and pragmatic.’

‘Strong litigation boutique with experience in high-stakes litigation, including for the Dutch state.’

‘Erik Pijnacker Hordijk is one of the most experienced antitrust lawyers in the Netherlands; he is very knowledgeable, provides excellent strategic advice and has strong client-handling skills. Jotte Mulder is a very good litigator.’

‘Highly knowledgeable and proactive in their work in EU and competition law.’

‘Georges Dictus is our go-to expert for matters regarding state aid and competition law.’

‘Sarah Beeston and Maurits Terlouw are excellent to work with in every aspect. They have a high understanding of markets and the client’s commercial realities and at the same time an in-depth legal knowledge and can navigate different authorities and complexities. Most importantly they are both easy to work with, always available and even in demanding projects fun and easy going. Top-class advisors.’

‘Sarah Beeston has great strategic insight and commercial awareness. Working with her and Nina Korstenbroek was a real pleasure.’

‘The team did an excellent job in assuring that we had a tight and aligned legal strategy across the markets. They have proven their ability to navigate us through a complex legal landscape, assuring coordination between all stakeholders involved including demanding owners and executives while never compromising on their legal expertise.’

‘Sarah Beeston and Maurits Terlouw are both brilliant lawyers. Maurits excelled and shone and delivered beyond all possible expectations. They are both extremely intelligent, bright and sharp. They have quick minds and strong analytical skills. On top of their impressive legal knowledge, they are very enjoyable to work with.’

‘Sarah Beeston was always ahead of things and proactively suggested the next steps. Thanks to her, we were able to prepare and respond in the best possible way to the requests of the investigators. Also, among such busy schedules, Sarah would always be available for discussion with her clients.’

‘Sarah’s technical ability, mastery of the issues and exemplary coordination, as well as her proximity to the client are all standout. The same goes for Maurits, a lawyer who is always available and responsive, and demonstrates enormous engagement, skill and mastery, sensitivity to the business and the client’s needs. An excellent point of contact to answer any question.’

‘Pim has vast academic expertise and legal knowledge and is able to put that expertise to good use by providing sound legal advice for businesses.’

‘Pim is an extremely smart lawyer. He has extensive knowledge and thinks quickly, making connections between various legally challenging cases. Pim is also a very nice person to work with because of his way of making contact with the client. Smart, with humour and enthusiasm in what he does and a genuine interest in the client.’

‘The team’s in-depth understanding in cartel matters provides for high-level advice. They are either directly engaged in or entirely aware of all the important developments.’

‘Real brainpower and professionalism here. Quick and intelligent answers that take particular circumstances into account.’

‘In-depth knowledge, quality, speed of work and partner availability are all standout attributes of the team.’

‘Joost is very knowledgeable, practical and hands-on. He is always looking for practical solutions that work from a business perspective. A pleasure to work with with the whole team.’

‘Always nice working with Tim! He listens carefully, quickly understands our complex business and any issues, and gives practical advice.’

‘A very well-coordinated and tight team made up of Martijn Van Maanen and Joost Fanoy, with respectively excellent litigating and anti-trust skills.’

‘A very hands-on team who work extremely well together. Martijn Van Maanen is an outstanding strategic litigator; Joost Fanoy is a very good anti-trust specialist able to support; and Tom Hoyer performs a high-quality role.’

‘With great dedication and eagerness, Bird & Bird regularly assists our firm.’

‘Their advice is sharp, exhaustive and to-the-point and they always make time. Compared to other firms, I find Bird & Bird to be very professional, mature yet very approachable, dynamic and imaginative.’

‘The Bird & Bird lawyers I often work with, Janneke Kohlen and Tialda Beetstra, are very much to-the-point.’

‘Tialda and Janneke are very approachable and sympathetic in their dealings and work quickly and accurately. They get a good overview of the ins and outs of our organization and master internal information very quickly. They are always willing to assist us and have a great deal of knowledge and expertise on a variety of subjects.’

‘Janneke and Tialda have a great inner drive to deliver their best work and to ensure that the client is best served. I consider the assistance very pleasant and valuable.’

‘They are great – high-quality and swift. They have good contacts with relevant stakeholders. They are honest to the client, have a great network, are visible, provide great workshops and are engaged.’

‘Janneke Kohlen is superb. Very dedicated and always looking for solutions.’

‘The team is constructive and very knowledgeable in what can be done within the framework of competition compliance and sustainability objectives.’

‘Bas Braeken is an experienced and well-known attorney at law in this field.’

‘Bas Braeken has a very hands-on way of working and is is thorough and speaks on the technical in a way that is also understandable for clients.’

‘There is no question that this firm is more than competent in the field of competition law.’

‘Bas Braeken is very good at distinguishing the really important stuff from any fringes.’

‘Lara Elzas is very personable and has solid knowledge.’

‘A great team with excellent attorneys in the field of competition and procurement. What sets this team apart from other law firms is that certain attorneys have excellent knowledge about certain sectors, such as transport and healthcare.’

‘Murat Duman is outstanding. A real talent. Patient, to the point and very smart. I think his clients love the fact that he never loses sight of practical matters. He also has a critical approach, which is a great characteristic because it keeps everyone around him sharp.’

‘Murat Duman has excellent knowledge of the healthcare sector, which is key to providing clients with great competition law advice. An excellent, excellent attorney.’

‘They are very involved with the client, their business developments and the general landscape, and are keen on getting the information needed to provide the best advice. Their approach on setting up a strategic consultation every so often is an approach that I would say is new and relevant for our cooperation.’

‘They have broad knowledge not only of their specific field of expertise in law, but also of the client’s business and the landscape in which the client operates.’

‘We have a fantastic contact with Martine de Koning, who supports us with her knowledge and is always available to react or suggest good approaches to situations.’

‘Dynamic, client-focused, and very experienced in related Dutch civil law aspects in distribution matters. They provide clear advice.’

‘Martine de Koning is a sharp advisor, very good coordinator and very articulate.’

‘Bram Nijhof has been an invaluable asset throughout the entire tender process, expertly driving the legal claim with his knowledge, strategic insight, and deep understanding.’

‘Bram Nijhof is excellent in his field of work and always on top of news and developments. He brings these actively to my attention. Bram is also an approachable person examines the client’s needs and then responds to them. As a result, he is able to come up with practical solutions that helps me and the organisation forward. He can give a straightforward answer on the phone, but can also provide detailed but accessible written advice.’

‘Bram Nijhof is a real fighter and a very good litigator. He knows to choose his battles, knows the facts and the law and how to apply them to make his points. He is pleasant as a person too.’

‘Bram Nijhof has extended knowledge of tender law, is responsive and delivers honest advice.’

‘Very efficient and accurate.’

‘Joost is extremely pragmatic and concrete in answering our questions. This makes the cooperation very fruitful.’

‘The team we work with are professionals with extensive knowledge in their field of expertise.’

‘What makes the individuals we work with stand out is the fact that they not only have extensive legal knowledge, but that they also have a lot of knowledge about how our business works.’

‘AKD deliver unmatched insight with a seamless service. A firm with strong values and a high level of discipline and accuracy.’

‘The AKD lawyers have a good reputation for cultivating powerful relationships, thriving on seamless collaboration with each other and come over as trusted advisors.’

‘The AKD antitrust team is very inclusive and is of great importance to us in handling the full spectrum of antitrust issues, cartel and dominance and monopolisation issues.’ The team includes regulators who have held strong relationships with key enforcement authorities especially with the Markets Authority and the European Commission.’

‘The give very good advice re do’s and don’ts with respect to market domination positions of the included market, category, segments and brands.’

‘Very involved, professional and accessible as well as transparent, passionate and enthusiastic. True commitment and a results-oriented approach.’

‘Banning is a very good firm where the lawyers are very thoughtful. They work practically, are very knowledgeable and pragmatic. It is our preferred firm because of its pragmatic attitude.’

‘I work on several competition law cases with Minos Van Joolingen who I recommend regularly to clients of ours. He is knowledgeable, responsive, and pragmatic.’

‘Minos van Joolingen and Martijn Jongmans are well-versed in our business and understand our needs.’

‘Banning is very competent in automotive and competition matters. They have a great and stable team.’

‘Minos van Joolingen is strong for his availability, engagement and fairness. Sophia Witkamper and Floortje Eijdems are also capable lawyers.’

‘Minos van Joolingen is a highly appreciated specialist in the automotive sector from a national as well as international perspective. Minos informs and advises his clients in an accessible style.’

‘The lawyers providing us with legal support have proven to be highly specialised within the industry. The various lawyers show great dedication, are available and are loyally client-focused. Not to be underestimated. It’s also fun to work together with the individuals!’

‘A great team, proactive and well-informed. A strong ability to advise with client interests and restrictions in mind.’

‘Martijn van Wanrooij is well-informed, proactive and gives the appropriate level of support, which is important for us.’

‘Richard van Schaik is entrepreneurial and interested and proactive in new developments in his area of expertise.’

‘The team knows how to deal with the ACM and is focused on the work that needs to be done.’

‘They have a strong practice, able to provide a holistic view of the relevant regulatory requirements and economic and political drivers behind them.’

‘We primarily work with Martijn van Wanroij and are happy to have him among our key external consultants regarding EU sanctions. He is very knowledgeable, keeps his expertise up-to-date, provides high-quality advice, serves as our primary contact person regarding EU sanctions implementation in the Netherlands and represents us before Dutch authorities as needed.’

‘Martijn is responsive, positive, grasps the business context of our requests for legal support, and understands perfectly well the time sensitivity.’

‘Misha has advised us for over twenty years regarding European distribution agreements and related complex questions.’

‘Misha offers practical examples of previous cases and offers multiple solutions to handle matters. Wouter is a smart lawyer and is very responsive.’