De Chambers and Partners Europese rankings van 2024 zijn openbaar gemaakt. Deze lijst van toonaangevende advocatenteams per rechtsgebied wordt jaarlijks opgesteld na uitgebreid onafhankelijk en objectief onderzoek in de markt en onder cliënten.
Met trots presenteren we onze behaalde resultaten. In ‘IT & IT outsourcing’ en 'Media' hebben we wederom ‘Band 1’ behaald.
Lees hieronder de highlights uit het onderzoek. Bekijk onze volledige rankings op ons profiel op Chambers and Partners.
TMT: IT and IT Outsourcing - band 1
Ranked lawyers:
Joost Schmaal: up and coming
Joost Schmaal assists clients with both contentious and non-contentious matters in the technology sector, representing clients in drafting IT contracts, as well as in disputes with suppliers. Additionally, he advises on outsourcing of services and IT infrastructure, including cloud-based software delivery. "Joost has great experience, technical ability and commercial acumen in dealing with all aspects of IT disputes; I would highly recommend him as he is very hands-on."
Judica Krikke: Band 1
Judica Krikke is a market-leading lawyer in the field of IT. She represents clients in technology sector disputes and in the negotiation of supply agreements and outsourcing contracts. She has experience in procurement tenders and advising on regulatory compliance. "Judica is really an expert in complex software agreements; she adds a lot of value for us, is very business-oriented, and happy to jump on calls with internal stakeholders."
Patrick Wit: band 2
Patrick Wit often advises on technology procurement mandates and IT outsourcing agreements, as well as assisting with the regulatory aspects of launching new technology platforms.
Reinoud Westerdijk: band 3
Reinoud Westerdijk assists clients from the technology sector with negotiating licensing agreements and regulatory advice. Additionally, he advises on data-related matters such as access requests.
TMT: Media - Band 1
Ranked lawyers:
Jens van den Brink: band 1
Jens van den Brink is regarded as one of the leading media law specialists in the Netherlands. He has a strong focus on contentious matters, representing clients in defamation cases, attempts to prevent the publication of misinformation and disputes relating to advertising. "Jens is driven, skilled and practical."
Joran Spauwen: up and coming
Joran Spauwen is well regarded in the field of media and communications. He advises clients on contentious matters such as anti-piracy action, media regulations and defamation. He also assists with matters relating to freedom of information.
TMT: Data protection - band 2
Ranked lawyer:
Hester de Vries: band 2
Hester De Vries is well regarded in the field of privacy and data protection. In addition to her experience in data sharing mandates, she regularly represents clients in GDPR disputes and advises on the use of biometric data under data privacy regulations. "Hester is an expert on privacy matters."
Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright - Band 4
Ranked lawyer:
Maarten Schut: band 3
Maarten Schut often advises clients on IP licensing as part of R&D agreements. He also represents clients in trade secrets and trade mark litigation. "Maarten Schut has the ability to understand the technical questions well."
Insurance - Band 2
Ranked lawyers:
Chris van Dijk: band 3
Chris Van Dijk advises domestic insurers on regulatory issues and claims in the healthcare sector. "Chris Van Dijk is extremely pleasant to work with; he has authority in his field."
Erik van Orsouw: band 3
Erik van Orsouw advises on complex financial lines and property liability cases, as well as offering regulatory advice to insurers. "Erik van Orsouw is a terrific lawyer."
Frits Van der Woude: band 4
Frits Van der Woude represents clients in insurance and liability mandates, particularly focusing on D&O and professional indemnity matters. "Frits Van der Woude has impressive knowledge and experience."
Marit van der Pool: Up and coming
Marit van der Pool enters the rankings with strong market support this year. She specialises in professional indemnity and coverage cases. "Marit van der Pool is a specialist in her field."
Peter van den Broek: band 3
Peter van den Broek specialises in contentious coverage mandates, with a particular focus on business interruption and product liability disputes. "He is a very experienced and strong lawyer."
Employment - Band 3
Ranked lawyers:
Chris Nekeman: band 3
Chris Nekeman advises companies on negotiations with works councils, as well as disputes with executive employees and post-M&A restructuring. His wider practice sees him provide guidance on transfer of undertaking procedures. "Working with Chris Nekeman is a joy. He knows clients' organisations and methods of collaboration inside out."
Ester damen: Up and Coming
Ester Damen assists with global restructuring and reorganisation. She also advises on inappropriate behaviour and trade union dealings. "Ester Damen offers fast and great support. She is very knowledgeable."
Soo-Ja Schijf: band 5
Soo-ja Schijf has a broad international client base that includes major names from sectors as diverse as banking and medical technology. Her experience encompasses matters relating to non-compete clauses and instances of sexual harassment. "Soo-ja has an excellent client service approach and is a top expert in labour and employment law."
Competition/European Law: Band 4
Ranked lawyers:
Annemieke van der Beek: band 4
Annemieke van der Beek is a popular choice with clients from the financial services sector for advice on competition law compliance. She further represents clients in investigations before the ACM and assists with obtaining competition law clearance for proposed business combinations.
Healthcare
Ranked lawyer:
Fenna van Dijk: band 3
Fenna van Dijk of Kennedy Van der Laan is a valued presence on corporate concerns in the healthcare sector, including M&A and governance matters. She additionally advises on information sharing issues. "She always gives us very solid advice, keeps in mind the needs and strategic wishes of our organisation and is able to tackle and help us with diverse and complex issues."
TMT Telecomunications: Band 2
Ranked lawyer:
Quirine Tjeenk Willink: band 3
Quirine Tjeenk Willink enters the rankings this year in recognition of her depth of experience in litigation relating to spectrum auctions. She also advises on regulations and licensing for operators and radio broadcasters. "Quirine is extremely smart and good on sensitive cases."
