Brinkhof
The ‘extremely professional and knowledgeable’ EU and competition cohort at Brinkhof has strong capabilities advising on the array of matters, namely including complex merger control matters, and high-stakes litigious work relating to cartel damages. The team further assists in intended mergers and in advising on European regulations, and is also equipped to defend clients from an array of industry sectors before the ACM. Pepijn van Ginneken and Quinten Kroes oversee the practice, in which Hanneke Kooijman is a notable senior associate.
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Testimonials
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‘A fantastic and very responsive team with a can-do attitude and strong knowledge in their field. They show a good balance of communication.'
‘I have found Brinkhof to be extremely professional and knowledgeable on every area we are working on with a view to delivering the right outcome. They provide excellent updates on any milestones we reach.’
‘The combinations of in-depth knowledge together with a practical attitude and strategic awareness of the needs of all the involved stakeholders involved, is what makes Brinkhof unique.’
‘Pepijn van Ginneken puts those involved in matters at ease which results in optimal decision-making.'
‘The team really sets itself apart with its deep experience, extensive knowledge, and hands-on approach. It has a deep understanding of EU competition law and the industry, and it is able to apply this knowledge to provide its clients with practical and effective legal advice.'
'The team has provided us with invaluable assistance with litigation, regulatory and legal advice, and we have consistently been impressed with their work and dedication.'
‘The individuals in the team excel in both communication and in finding legal solutions. They are always clear, concise, and practical in their communications, and they consistently provide us with solid strategic advice. The individual lawyers are very responsive and go above and beyond to meet our needs.'
'Hanneke Kooijman is an absolute pleasure to work with - she is very knowledgeable, pragmatic and always willing to go the extra mile.’
Key clients
- Heineken
- Toshiba
- AB Inbev
- Diageo
- FedEx
- Mediahuis
- Crédit Agricole
- Global Steel Wire
- Vestel
- FD Mediagroep
- Adrestia
- Glasdraad
- VCR (Dutch Association of Commercial Radio Broadcasters)
- Mosadex
- Eurofiber
- NFZ
Work highlights
- Representing Google in a number of collective claim cases, which concern both follow-on as well as stand-alone claims.
- Representing a number of brewery groups, including Heineken, and other large companies in international follow-on damages litigation resulting from the trucks cartel.
- Assisted Mediahuis as a remedy taker in the high-profile merger notification of large media companies RTL/Talpa.
Lawyers
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pepijn van Ginneken, Quinten Kroes