bureau Brandeis‘s class action practice specialises in representing plaintiffs and is active in the diesel scandal, privacy-related class actions, and truck cartel issues. It is also known for its expertise in climate change litigation. The practice is led by hedge fund activism specialist and plaintiff litigator Frank Peters, Louis Berger who has been key to ’Dieselgate’ cases, and Hans Bousie who focuses on antitrust damages litigation.
Testimonials
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‘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. ’
‘Frank Peters is an absolute authority and front runner in class actions related to public interest. Apart from the fact that he is very skilled, he knows what it takes, has the capacity to innovate, is passionate, he challenges and at the same time he always is a gentleman.’
‘bureau Brandeis is incredibly thorough in their representation. They are knowledgeable about the legal matters they pursue and are responsive to client communications.’
‘Hans Bousie is great to work with, charming and very sharp. ’
‘Outstanding skills and experience regarding class actions in The Netherlands. Pro-active, result drive approach. Clear customer communication. ’
‘Louis Berger is very experienced lawyer with excellent experience and skills in (international) mass claim actions. Broad network. Very strong and pleasant communicator. ’
Key clients
- 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
Work highlights
- Representing Stichting Diesel Emisions Justice in five 'dieselgate' cases.
- Representing various claimants in truck cartel cases.
- Representing claimants in several ESG class actions, relating to climate change (KLM) and equal pay.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Frank Peters, Louis Berger, Hans Bousie