Chambers and Partners published its European rankings for 2021. Based on extensive, independent and objective research in the marketplace and among clients, Chambers and Partners annually publishes a list of leading legal practices.
We are proud to present our achievements. In ‘Information Technology’ and ‘Media’, we have achieved the highest level once again, being placed in ‘Band 1’.
Please read some highlights listed below. Find our complete ranking results on Chambers and Partners.
TMT: IT and IT Outsourcing: Band 1
Ranked lawyers:
Patrick Wit: Band 2
Patrick Wit advises leading international and domestic companies on contractual matters, handling both contentious and non-contentious mandates.
Reinoud Westerdijk: Band 3
Reinoud Westerdijk is well versed in assisting clients from the financial and technology sectors with outsourcing matters and the negotiation of agreements for cloud services. Westerdijk also handles the IT and e-commerce aspects of the development of digital platforms. One client praises his knowledge, saying: "He has very deep IT contracting expertise and a great aptitude for thinking on his feet."
TMT: Media: Band 1
Ranked lawyers:
Jens van den Brink: Band 1
Jens van den Brink is regarded as "one of the top lawyers in this area." He maintains a broad media practice encompassing advertising litigation, piracy claims and requests to remove documentary productions, as well as non-contentious matters, such as contractual negotiations and establishing new broadcast companies. One client calls him "the go-to lawyer for media cases."
Christien Wildeman: Band 2
Christien Wildeman has extensive experience assisting Dutch publishers and newspapers with publication disputes, as well as with privacy questions and criminal law matters. She also handles misleading advertising disputes. One client hails her as an "excellent lawyer and a great team player."
TMT: Data protection: Band 2
Ranked lawyer:
Hester de Vries: Band 2
Hester de Vries is a distinguished practitioner with extensive experience in data protection compliance matters. She also represents clients in litigation concerning data breaches and privacy impact assessments.
TMT: Insurance: Band 2
Ranked lawyers:
Erik van Orsouw: Band 3
Erik van Orsouw is the head of the practice and regularly advises insurers on contentious reinsurance matters. He is also known for assisting with professional liability cases.
Chris van Dijk: Band 3
Advises international and domestic insurers on a wide range of liability cases, with a particular focus on professional and product liability matters. He also assists with medical and employers' liability cases.
Frits van der Woude: Band 3
Represents clients in coverage disputes regarding D&O and professional indemnity. He also advises on insurance and liability matters in relation to bankruptcy proceedings.
Peter van den Broek: Band 4
Assists with recourse disputes and construction liability claims. One interviewee comments: "He is commercial, responsive and enthusiastic."
Public Law
Ranked lawyer:
Jan van der Grinten: Band 2
Respected for his expertise in contentious administrative and constitutional law proceedings covering issues such as freedom of information, government liability, environmental law and media regulation.
Healthcare: Band 3
Ranked lawyer:
Fenna van Dijk: Band 3
Undertakes a variety of corporate matters in the healthcare sector, including acquisitions, sales and governance structures. She also advises on litigation, data protection and contractual matters.
Employment: Band 3
Ranked lawyer:
Chris Nekeman : Band 3
"Very pragmatic and always focused on the relationship," according to one client. Contentious cases over employee benefits and restructurings form the bulk of his caseload. Market commentators home in on his collaborative style, one casting him as "pleasant to work with."
Competition/European Law: Band 4
Ranked lawyers:
Annemieke van der Beek: Band 3
Represents financial institutions, transport operators and fashion retailers in competition cases spanning merger control procedures and dawn raid investigations. Clients extol her business understanding, one citing her "thorough knowledge of competition law and client-oriented way of working."
Martine de Koning: Band 4
Maintains a clientele of fashion retailers, luxury brands and telecoms operators. She is particularly well known among sources for her advice on distribution agreements.
Intellectual Property: Band 4
Ranked lawyer:
Maarten Schut: Band 3
Expert in trade mark and anti-counterfeiting issues, particularly for fashion designers and retailers. His commercial acumen is pinpointed by clients, one describing him as "very friendly and very business-oriented."
