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AKD

Litigation: Mass Torts: Mainly Plaintiffs

Global Guide 2026 : Netherlands


AKD

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AKD advises and litigates on every possible dispute involving corporate law, including shareholders’ disputes, disputes between joint venture partners, inquiry procedures, corporate governance and participation disputes, group liability and directors’ and officers’ liability issues.

Takeover disputes

Our lawyers have considerable experience handling disputes over broken negotiations, post-closing disputes such as guarantee and indemnity claims, disputes relating to unlawful competition and arguments over earn outs.

Commercial litigation

In our Belgian, Dutch and Luxembourg offices, AKD brings together specialists having ample expertise in a wide range of areas, including contracts of sale and purchase, general conditions, collaboration agreements, franchise agreements, manufacturing agreements, product liability and numerous other non-standard commercial contracts. Many of our specialists focus on particular markets, such as healthcare, defence, the media, international trade, industry or the public sector.

Professional liability

Our specialists frequently assist independent professionals, such as doctors, accountants and tax consultants, who are being held liable for professional errors. In these cases, our services are often sought by the insurer with whom the professional concerned has taken out insurance.

Financial litigation

AKD advises and litigates on financial disputes, including disputes on structured finance transactions, investors’ liability and derivatives.

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Litigation: Mass Torts: Mainly Plaintiffs - Netherlands

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

AKD undertakes notable activity representing plaintiffs in class action damages claims, with non-profit foundations and litigation funders turning to the team for its expertise. It assists with building cases related to corporate fraud, the recovery of assets, data protection violations and cartel activities. The law firm also handles a range of commercial litigation, including shareholder disputes and expropriation matters. Additionally, the team advises clients on product liability cases and liability disputes in bankruptcy proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • AKD represented Stichting Data Bescherming Nederland in WAMCA class action proceedings brought against Amazon concerning allegations of GDPR infringements.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers are valuable sparring partners who arrive at the right considerations.

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  • We like AKD's very commercial and pragmatic style.

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  • AKD carefully and deliberately chooses the most promising method for conducting proceedings. The lawyers are curious and like to investigate.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Patrick Haas
    Band 1Patrick Haas

    Patrick Haas

    Patrick Haas has notable experience acting for claimants on high-profile class actions and damages claims. He regularly represents non-profit foundations operating in the automotive, finance and technology sectors.

    • Patrick is very strong in the content. He leads his team well and is always approachable for any developments in the case.

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    • He comes up with different ways to help clients and is very nice to work with. He is very commercial and will come up with different ideas.

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    • Patrick Haas is a recognised leader in collective redress and class actions, including complex, cross-border matters.

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    • Patrick Haas is always available, responds promptly and understands the business.

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    • Patrick Haas is a very focused and commercial lawyer.

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  • Up and ComingJeffrey Kleywegt
    Up and ComingJeffrey Kleywegt

    Jeffrey Kleywegt

    Jeffrey Kleywegt is noted for his experience acting on behalf of plaintiff groups in class actions, particularly in relation to cartels, data protection violations and corporate fraud.

    • He knows what he is talking about.

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    • Jeffrey Kleywegt is concise, clear, commercial and pragmatic. He understands the need to focus on the major issues.

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    • Jeffrey Kleywegt is always responsive and very commercial.

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    • Jeffrey Kleywegt is one of the driving forces at AKD.

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    • Jeffrey is brilliant in his work, taking claims to a higher level.

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