Chambers and Partners Europe Guide 2025 - Our Rankings

The Chambers and Partners Europe Guide 2025 has been published. This list of leading law firms by legal area is compiled annually after extensive independent and objective research in the market and among clients.

With much gratitude to all the clients who have entrusted us with meaningful and important cases again last year, we present our results below. This year we can call ourselves Top Ranked again and in ‘IT & IT outsourcing’ and 'Media' we have again achieved ‘Band 1’.

Below you can read the highlights from our different sectors and the rankings of our lawyers. Find our complete ranking results on Chambers and Partners.

What the Team is Known for

Kennedy Van der Laan boasts market-leading expertise in several areas of TMT, particularly regarding IT outsourcing. The team is highly esteemed for its work in the technology sector, advising top global, domestic and municipal clients on outsourcing and procurement agreements, the launch of new platforms, opening new data centres and licensing contracts.

Ranked Lawyers

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 Krikke stands out in all aspects."

Reinoud Westerdijk: Band 2

Reinoud Westerdijk assists top industry players from the technology sector with negotiating licensing agreements and regulatory advice. Additionally, he advises on data-related matters such as access requests and privacy issues. "Reinoud Westerdijk is an excellent IT lawyer."

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.

Joost Schmaal: Band 3

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 regarding breaches of contract, failed system implementations and liability claims. Additionally, he advises on outsourcing of services and IT infrastructure, including cloud-based software delivery. "Joost Schmaal is great to work with."

Astrid Sixma: Potential

Work Highlights

Kennedy Van der Laan represented NRC in litigation proceedings against Claessen Tankcleaning in relation to unlawful publication claims.

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, representing social media platforms and major global media corporations. 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 van den Brink is the best lawyer if you have media litigation."

Joran Spauwen: Band 3

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, market entry and contractual advice. "Joran Spauwen is an absolutely brilliant lawyer with a bright future."

Lotte Oranje: Potential

What the Team is Known for

The team of Kennedy Van der Laan acts on data privacy matters, advising clients on the use of biometric data and data sharing agreements, as well as representing clients regarding alleged breaches of GDPR and cyberattacks.

Ranked Lawyers

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 de Vries really is a fantastic lawyer. She is the driving force of the Kennedy Van der Laan data protection practice."

Rosalie Brand: Potential

Work Highlights

Kennedy Van der Laan assisted QBE with its market entry in the Netherlands, including financial regulatory advice and corporate insurance matters.

Ranked Lawyers

Erik van Orsouw: Band 2

Erik van Orsouw advises on complex financial lines, property liability cases and coverage disputes, as well as offering regulatory advice to insurers. "Eric van Orsouw is a good lawyer in terms of his legal mind and the analysis in his communications."

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. "Peter van den Broek is a practical and commercial lawyer."

Chris van Dijk: Band 4

Chris van Dijk advises domestic insurers on regulatory issues and claims in the healthcare sector, with further experience in personal injury matters.

Marit van der Pool: Up and Coming

Marit van der Pool is an increasingly esteemed figure for her insurance practice. She specialises in professional indemnity and coverage cases. "Marit van der Pool is a really good, clever and pragmatic lawyer."

What the Team is Known for

Kennedy Van der Laan represents clients in telecommunications matters, including disputes on regulations and strategic frequency auctions.

Ranked Lawyers

Quirine Tjeenk Willink: Band 2

Quirine Tjeenk Willink maintains an excellent reputation with notable telecommunications clients, supporting both domestic and global market players. She is recognised for her depth of experience in litigation relating to spectrum auctions, while also advising on regulations and licensing for operators and radio broadcasters. "Quirine Tjeenk Willink is a truly excellent lawyer who is very highly regarded."

Leon Mensink: Potential

Work Highlights

Kennedy Van der Laanrepresented Mediahuis in legal proceedings brought by a group of newspaper distributors in relation to their employment status on the basis of an employment contract.

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 the transfer of undertaking procedures. "Chris Nekeman is experienced and approachable, with a human touch and an excellent external network. He delivers as promised."

Soo-Ja Schijf: Band 4

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. She also offers skill working on TUPE matters, hybrid working arrangements and redundancies. "Soo-Ja Schijf is a wonderful lawyer and a breath of fresh air. She is supportive, tenacious and commercial. You definitely want her in your corner."

Ester Damen: Up and Coming

Ester Damen assists with global restructuring and reorganisation matters. She also advises on inappropriate behaviour and trade union dealings. "Ester Damen is experienced, approachable, responsive and personal. She considers the perspectives of both employers and employees and delivers as promised."

Work Highlights

Kennedy Van der Laan advised Intravacc in the context of its sale by the Department of Healthcare, Welfare and Sport to First Dutch Innovations.

Ranked Lawyers

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. "Fenna van Dijk is a highly experienced, fast-acting and very knowledgeable adviser who is very good at guiding the client in M&A processes and in interpersonal communication."

Eline Lam: Potential

Work Highlights

Kennedy Van der Laan represented Union Cyclist Internationale in appeal proceedings in connection with a competition law dispute against a professional cycling service provider.

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, as well as appeals against ACM decisions. She also assists with obtaining competition law clearance for proposed business combinations, including in relation to FDI screening. "Annemieke van der Beek is a very senior lawyer with great knowledge of the banking and payments sector."

Work Highlights

Kennedy Van der Laan defended Brooks Sports in trade mark litigation brought by Puma in relation to the use of 'nitro'.

Ranked Lawyers

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 is a pleasant person to work with. He has great knowledge of intellectual property rights."

Work Highlights

Kennedy Van der Laan represented Blauw Research, as well as six other clients, in interim relief proceedings and potential liability claims against Nebu in relation to a ransomware attack.

Notable Practitioner

Christoph Jeloschek: Potential

Notable Practitioners

Jan-Berend Möller: Potential

Notable Practitioners

Emanuel van Praag: Potential