Brinkhof Rankings
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Brinkhof has been ranked as TOP-TIER in 6 practice areas and been recommended in 2 further practice areas in The Legal 500 Europe Middle East Africa - 2025 Edition.
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| 1 | Netherlands > Data privacy and data protection | Brinkhof | Data privacy and data protection | Firm Ranking | Brinkhof | Netherlands | Data privacy and data protection | ||||||
| 1 | Netherlands > Data privacy and data protection | Brinkhof | Editorial commentary | Quinten Kroes | Remon van Saane; Marije Rijsenbrij; Remy Chavannes; Dorien Verhulst | Google, X Corp., VoetbalTV, DPG Media, Criteo, Duchenne Netherlands / Duchenne Parent Project / Yumen Bionics, Odido Netherlands B.V., Eriks | Represented Criteo SA in several cases concerning its responsibility as an adtech provider relying on tracking cookies. Represented Google in class action litigation initiated by two claim vehicles, SBP and SMC, which have launched competing collective damages claims for alleged infringements of data protection, e-privacy and consumer law. Represented DPG Media in relation to its objections and appeal against a €525,000 fine imposed by the Dutch DPA for its policy of requiring data subjects to submit a copy of their ID if they sought access or removal of their personal data. | Brinkhof‘s Amsterdam-based data protection practice is led by Quinten Kroes who has longstanding expertise in the TMT sector and advises multinational and international technology companies and technology-adjacent entities on Dutch data privacy issues. The practice advises on GDPR compliance and represents clients in data privacy and protection class actions. The team continues to be key in assisting clients with privacy enforcement issues, often defending them from investigations initiated by the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA). Remy Chavannes leads on ‘rights to be forgotten’ cases and is mandated by online platforms for assisting with online liability matters. | Netherlands | Data privacy and data protection | |||
| Netherlands > Data privacy and data protection > Leading partners | Brinkhof | Quinten Kroes | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Quinten Kroes - Brinkhof | Netherlands | Data privacy and data protection | ||||||
| 3 | Netherlands > Dispute resolution: class actions | Brinkhof | Dispute resolution: class actions | Firm Ranking | Brinkhof | Netherlands | Dispute resolution: class actions | ||||||
| 3 | Netherlands > Dispute resolution: class actions | Brinkhof | Editorial commentary | Jan Pot | Pepijn van Ginneken | Google, Heineken, Toshiba, AB Inbev, Diageo, FedEx, Crédit Agricole, X | 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. | 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. | Netherlands | Dispute resolution: class actions | |||
| 2 | Netherlands > EU and competition | Brinkhof | EU and competition | Firm Ranking | Brinkhof | Netherlands | EU and competition | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > EU and competition | Brinkhof | Editorial commentary | Pepijn van Ginneken; Quinten Kroes | Philine van der Aalst; Remy Chavannes; Boukje van der Maazen; Jan Pot; Hanneke Kooijman | X, Heineken, Toshiba, Google, AB Inbev, Diageo, FedEx, Mediahuis, Crédit Agricole, Global Steel Wire, Spotta, Adrestia, Glasdraad, VCR (Dutch Association of Commercial Radio Broadcasters), Mosadex, Eurofiber, NFZ | Acting for Google in a number of collective claim cases, which concern both follow-on as well as stand-alone claims. Representing X before the European Commission in relation to its notification under the Digital Markets Act. Representing a number of brewery groups, including Heineken, and other large companies in international follow-on damages litigation resulting from the trucks cartel. | The EU and competition team at Brinkhof is 'an absolute powerhouse'. The group fields extensive experience in advising on regulatory and contentious competition law issues, often for clients in the technology space. Digital regulation issues are another key area of instruction for the team. Pepijn van Ginneken has an excellent reputation for being 'one of the leading competition partners in the Dutch legal landscape', and co-heads the department with Quinten Kroes, who focuses on telecoms and technology matters. Remy Chavannes is 'an incredible strategist', and Hanneke Kooijman brings expertise in handling work concerning digital platforms. | Netherlands | EU and competition | |||
| Netherlands > EU and competition > Hall of Fame | Brinkhof | Pepijn van Ginneken | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Pepijn van Ginneken – Brinkhof | Netherlands | EU and competition | ||||||
| Netherlands > EU and competition > Leading associates | Brinkhof | Hanneke Kooijman | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Hanneke Kooijman – Brinkhof | Netherlands | EU and competition | ||||||
| 1 | Netherlands > Industry focus: Information technology | Brinkhof | Industry focus: Information technology | Firm Ranking | Brinkhof | Netherlands | Industry focus: Information technology | ||||||
| 1 | Netherlands > Industry focus: Information technology | Brinkhof | Editorial commentary | Eliane de Vilder; Wieke van Angeren; Teun Burgers | Lars Leemeijer | Accenture, Booz Allen Hamilton, Cenosco, CSi Industries, De Lage Landen, Eredivisie, ERIKS, Evos, Freshstream, Google, Intertrust, The Liberators, Metrological, Nedap, PNO Media Pensioenfonds, Rocket Software, RTL Group, Solynta | Advised De Lage Landen on all IT and outsourcing-related matters. Assisted various pension funds with vital outsourcing projects. Assisted Freshstream, a private equity firm with offices in London and Amsterdam, with acquiring a controlling interest in an IaaS provider. | Brinkhof is geared to handle a broad spectrum of IT-related matters, including artificial intelligence, SaaS solutions, software licensing audits, and DORA compliance reviews. The practice also demonstrates particular strength in multi-jurisdictional outsourcing projects and stands out as a key choice for IT and outsourcing-related disputes. Eliane De Vilder is adept at overseeing complex outsourcing projects and co-heads the practice with Wieke Van Angeren, who focuses on the outsourcing of critical business functions, licensing and IT legal disputes, with a strong hold on the financial and TMT sectors. Teun Burgers specialises in negotiating and drafting complex agreements, while Lars Leemeijer is also recommended. | Netherlands | Industry focus: Information technology | |||
| Netherlands > Industry focus: Information technology > Leading associates | Brinkhof | Lars Leemeijer | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Lars Leemeijer – Brinkhof | Netherlands | Industry focus: Information technology | ||||||
| Netherlands > Industry focus: Information technology > Leading partners | Brinkhof | Wieke van Angeren | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Wieke van Angeren - Brinkhof | Netherlands | Industry focus: Information technology | ||||||
| Netherlands > Industry focus: Information technology > Leading partners | Brinkhof | Eliane De Vilder | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Eliane De Vilder - Brinkhof | Netherlands | Industry focus: Information technology | ||||||
| Netherlands > Industry focus: Information technology > Next Generation Partners | Brinkhof | Teun Burgers | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Teun Burgers – Brinkhof | Netherlands | Industry focus: Information technology | ||||||
| 1 | Netherlands > Industry focus: Media and entertainment | Brinkhof | Industry focus: Media and entertainment | Firm Ranking | Brinkhof | Netherlands | Industry focus: Media and entertainment | ||||||
| 1 | Netherlands > Industry focus: Media and entertainment | Brinkhof | Editorial commentary | Remy Chavannes; Dorien Verhulst; Anke Strijbos; Quinten Kroes | Association of Dutch Commercial Radio broadcasters, Disney, Google, Nieuwsuur, FD Mediagroep, LinkedIn, OpenAI, X, RTL Group, RTL Nederland, Sky Radio, Radio Veronica, Talpa Radio, Odido | Advised a wide range of intermediary service providers, including several Very Large Online Platforms, on compliance with and enforcement of the Digital Services Act. Advised generative AI pioneer OpenAI on a range of issues, including copyright, intermediary liability, and the evolving landscape of AI regulation. Represented the Association of Dutch Commercial Radio Broadcasters in high-stakes performing-rights rate-setting litigation against collective management organisation Sena. | Brinkhof holds a prominent position in the media, broadcasting, internet, and telecommunications industries, serving a diverse range of leading international broadcasters, telecom providers, and online tech firms. The team excels in cross-border compliance and litigation projects, with standout expertise in internet and information law. Remy Chavannes, Dorien Verhulst, Anke Strijbos and Quinten Kroes jointly lead the practice, and Chavannes is a key port of call for both media and technology companie on EU and Dutch digital regulations. Verhulst has a wealth of knowledge in media, telecoms and copyright law, Strijbos oversees significant media and platform regulation cases, and Kroes is a key contact for publishers, radio and television broadcasters, and media distributors. | Netherlands | Industry focus: Media and entertainment | ||||
| Netherlands > Industry focus: Media and entertainment > Hall of Fame | Brinkhof | Remy Chavannes | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Remy Chavannes –Brinkhof | Netherlands | Industry focus: Media and entertainment | ||||||
| Netherlands > Industry focus: Media and entertainment > Next Generation Partners | Brinkhof | Anke Strijbos | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Anke Strijbos - Brinkhof | Netherlands | Industry focus: Media and entertainment | ||||||
| Netherlands > Industry focus: Media and entertainment > Next Generation Partners | Brinkhof | Dorien Verhulst | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Dorien Verhulst - Brinkhof | Netherlands | Industry focus: Media and entertainment | ||||||
| 1 | Netherlands > Industry focus: telecoms | Brinkhof | Industry focus: telecoms | Firm Ranking | Brinkhof | Netherlands | Industry focus: telecoms | ||||||
| 1 | Netherlands > Industry focus: telecoms | Brinkhof | Editorial commentary | Pepijn van Ginneken; Quinten Kroes | Remy Chavannes; Quinten Kroes; Hanneke Kooijman | Odido (formerly T-Mobile Netherlands), X Corp., Google, Mediahuis, OPPO, VCR (the Dutch Association of National Commercial Radiobroadcasters), Xiaomi, Eurofiber, Glasdraad, Freshstream, Criteo | Represented Odido (formerly T-Mobile Netherlands), the largest mobile operator in the Netherlands, in a legal challenge by satellite-based communications provider Inmarsat of the Government’s decision to change the designation of the 3.5 GHz frequency, which had a material impact on the speed of 5G rollout across the Netherlands. Represented China-based Oppo and Xiaomi, two of the largest manufacturers of mobile phones in the world, in a large number of infringement and nullity proceedings relating to infringements of standard essential patents against several companies, including Panasonic, Nokia and KPN. Represented significant players in the ad tech industry in cases involving the interpretation of the provisions of Dutch telecommunications law regarding cookie placement. | Brinkhof is renowned for representing a diverse range of clients, including network operators and service providers, in areas such as regulatory matters, spectrum auctions, fibre infrastructure, and patent litigation. The team is co-led by competition law expert Pepijn van Ginneken, who brings extensive experience of advising on telecoms regulatory issues, and Quinten Kroes, who excels in managing a wide array of contentious and non-contentious matters in telecoms, media, and data protection. Remy Chavannes is a key contact for broadcasters, publishers, internet platforms, and providers involved in telecoms litigation. Hanneke Kooijman is also highly recommended. | Netherlands | Industry focus: telecoms | |||
| Netherlands > Industry focus: telecoms > Leading associates | Brinkhof | Hanneke Kooijman | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Hanneke Kooijman - Brinkhof | Netherlands | Industry focus: telecoms | ||||||
| Netherlands > Industry focus: telecoms > Leading partners | Brinkhof | Remy Chavannes | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Remy Chavannes - Brinkhof | Netherlands | Industry focus: telecoms | ||||||
| Netherlands > Industry focus: telecoms > Leading partners | Brinkhof | Quinten Kroes | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Quinten Kroes - Brinkhof | Netherlands | Industry focus: telecoms | ||||||
| 1 | Netherlands > Intellectual property: Patents | Brinkhof | Intellectual property: Patents | Firm Ranking | Brinkhof | Netherlands | Intellectual property: Patents | ||||||
| 1 | Netherlands > Intellectual property: Patents | Brinkhof | Editorial commentary | Richard Ebbink; Mark van Gardingen; Daan de Lange; Koen Bijvank; Jan Pot; Rien Broekstra | Rik Lambers; Paul Marcelis; Alexander de Leeuw; Barbara Mooij | Accord Healthcare, Agfa, Alcon, Alvotech, Amgen, Amycel, Ballino, Becton Dickinson, Belmoca, Boston Scientific, Boehringer Ingelheim, Delta Electronics, Glycostem, Google LLC, Heineken, High Point, Longi, OPPO, Philips Domestic Appliances, QVQ, Sandoz, Solynta, Synthon, Stada, Tata Steel, The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Unilever, Versuni, Vestel, Vision-Box, Xiaomi, ZURU Inc. | Representing Amgen in several high-profile and internationally significant UPC and EPO proceedings against Sanofi and Regeneron regarding PCSK9 antibodies, a new type of medicine for lowering cholesterol in the blood based on monoclonal antibody technology. Representing OPPO in multi-jurisdictional patent disputes with a multitude of proprietors of standard essential patents, including Sisvel, Nokia, Panasonic and several others. Acting for the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard in connection with its discovery and development of the ground-breaking CRISPR technology for genome editing, including representing our client in matters related to its significant European CRISPR patent portfolio and other patents. | The group at Brinkhof is well-placed to handle the remit of complex and high-value matters for its portfolio of well-known clients in both domestic and international contexts. It is noted that the team’s ‘desire to win is exceptional’. Its workload involves acting for clients in complex and high-stakes patent litigation work before both the UPC and the Dutch courts. Richard Ebbink handles disputes ranging from those regarding infringement and validity, to those involving patent enforcement; Mark van Gardingen is experienced acting for high-profile clients in the variety of disputes; and Daan de Lange has expertise in life sciences and FRAND-related litigation cases in particular. The three oversee the practice alongside Koen Bijvank who ‘deserves all the accolades that he receives’, Jan Pot who has particular aptitude handling tech-related litigation, and Rien Broekstra who has experience acting before the UPC and the Dutch courts. Paul Marcelis is a key contact. | Netherlands | Intellectual property: Patents | |||
| Netherlands > Intellectual property: Patents > Hall of Fame | Brinkhof | Richard Ebbink | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Richard Ebbink - Brinkhof | Netherlands | Intellectual property: Patents | ||||||
| Netherlands > Intellectual property: Patents > Leading associates | Brinkhof | Paul Marcelis | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Paul Marcelis – Brinkhof | Netherlands | Intellectual property: Patents | ||||||
| Netherlands > Intellectual property: Patents > Leading partners | Brinkhof | Koen Bijvank | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Koen Bijvank - Brinkhof | Netherlands | Intellectual property: Patents | ||||||
| Netherlands > Intellectual property: Patents > Leading partners | Brinkhof | Mark van Gardingen | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Mark van Gardingen – Brinkhof | Netherlands | Intellectual property: Patents | ||||||
| Netherlands > Intellectual property: Patents > Next Generation Partners | Brinkhof | Daan de Lange | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Daan de Lange - Brinkhof | Netherlands | Intellectual property: Patents | ||||||
| Netherlands > Intellectual property: Patents > Next Generation Partners | Brinkhof | Jan Pot | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Jan Pot - Brinkhof | Netherlands | Intellectual property: Patents | ||||||
| 1 | Netherlands > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyrights and design rights | Brinkhof | Intellectual property: trade marks, copyrights and design rights | Firm Ranking | Brinkhof | Netherlands | Intellectual property: trade marks, copyrights and design rights | ||||||
| 1 | Netherlands > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyrights and design rights | Brinkhof | Editorial commentary | Gregor Vos; Fleur Folmer; Remy Chavannes; Dorien Verhulst; Anke Strijbos | Carlijn van der Berg; Maurits van Beusekom | IKEA, adidas, INEOS, Amazon, Iceland Foods, Odido, WAGO, Netflix, Verweij, Polaroid, Association of Dutch Commercial Radio Broadcasters, Airforce, OpenAI, Google | Representing POLAROID in proceedings before the EU General court regarding the registrability of its figurative trade mark. Representing adidas in all Benelux enforcement matters, including in the Benelux part of the notable international dispute between adidas and Thom Browne relating to the use of three stripes on clothing. Representing Iceland Foods, well-known British supermarket chain, in high profile proceedings against Icelandic Trademark Holding before the EU General Court regarding the registrability of country names as trade marks. | Brinkhof‘s well-established practice assists its roster of renowned clients in the gamut of complex soft IP matters. The team’s cases range from assisting clients in court proceedings regarding the registrability and coverage extent of trade marks; representing clients in international copyright infringement disputes; and in IP enforcement matters. Its workload spans sectors from fashion and media, to tech and banking and is consistently multi-jurisdictional in nature. Overseeing the offering are Remy Chavannes, Dorien Verhulst, and Anke Strijbos, who each harness a noteworthy specialism in digital copyright work. The three lead alongside trade mark and design focused practitioners Fleur Folmer and Gregor Vos, who ‘stands out as one of the absolute top lawyers in the Netherlands’. | Netherlands | Intellectual property: trade marks, copyrights and design rights | |||
| Netherlands > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyrights and design rights > Hall of Fame | Brinkhof | Gregor Vos | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Gregor Vos - Brinkhof | Netherlands | Intellectual property: trade marks, copyrights and design rights | ||||||
| Netherlands > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyrights and design rights > Next Generation Partners | Brinkhof | Fleur Folmer | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Fleur Folmer – Brinkhof | Netherlands | Intellectual property: trade marks, copyrights and design rights |