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De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek

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De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek

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Litigation - Netherlands

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek has a market-leading dispute resolution practice, advising clients on high-profile, cross-border disputes, including those that advance before the Supreme Court. The law firm is highly regarded for its work defending clients in mass damages claims and liability disputes. The law firm represents clients in expropriation disputes and commercial and financial litigation, as well as acting for NGOs on public law disputes. The department equally covers notable climate litigation cases and energy-related disputes.

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Work Highlights

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  • De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek represented Amazon in an opt-out collective action related to allegations of data and consumer protection violations.

Strengths

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  • De Brauw offers a strategic and solution-driven approach with strong risk management. The team is exceptionally deep and broad, with a large pool of highly skilled lawyers at all levels.

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  • The De Brauw team stands out for its strategic insight, clarity in communication and ability to simplify complex legal issues.

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  • The lawyers are responsive, careful and very closely monitor the case. They conduct deep research and are very cooperative.

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  • De Brauw's service levels are superb. The team is seemingly available any time yet always gives carefully reasoned advice. It is the best law firm in the Netherlands.

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  • The department is excellent at managing large-scale litigation across a number of jurisdictions. The team is knowledgeable and technically adept but also strategic and pragmatic.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Marnix Leijten
    Marnix Leijten

    Marnix Leijten

    Marnix Leijten is a prominent dispute resolution lawyer in the Netherlands. He has notable experience in matters concerning the enforcement of previous judgments, damages claims and climate litigation.

    • Marnix Leijten is strategic and offers very sound judgement.

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    • Marnix Leijten is a very experienced lawyer with a great understanding of our business.

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    • Marnix Leijten brings a wealth of experience and strategic insights from a litigation perspective.

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  • Eelco Meerdink
    Eelco Meerdink

    Eelco Meerdink

    Eelco Meerdink often advises clients on expropriation disputes and mass damages claims, and has a particular focus on disputes in the energy, natural resources and finance sectors.

    • He has great advocacy skills.

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    • Eelco Meerdink combines deep legal expertise with strategic foresight. He is effective in high-pressure situations and excels at translating complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice.

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    • Eelco Meerdink is a real leader. We get the result very much because of his strategic view and leadership.

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    • His leadership, client-focused approach and unrelenting eye for detail set him apart.

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    • Eelco is very cooperative, responsive and experienced. He has the ability to strongly present or defend legal arguments.

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  • Jeroen van der Schrieck
    Jeroen van der Schrieck

    Jeroen van der Schrieck

    Jeroen van der Schrieck represents clients in liability cases as well as expropriation proceedings.

    • Jeroen is an excellent lawyer and partner in complex litigation. He is smart, pragmatic and very responsive.

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    • Jeroen van der Schrieck is a phenomenal lawyer who is dedicated to the best levels of client service.

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    • Jeroen van der Schrieck is an amazing lawyer who is always available and a very strategic thinker.

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    • He was key in getting results in our case.

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  • Machteld de Monchy
    Machteld de Monchy

    Machteld de Monchy

    As head of the commercial litigation practice at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, Machteld de Monchy is well versed in defending clients in complex mass claims litigation.

    • Machteld de Monchy is strongly committed to receiving the best results for her clients. She is tactical, smart and great to work with.

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    • Machteld de Monchy is very impressive. She manages her team and the litigation with flair. She is technically sophisticated and knowledgeable, but also insightful and pragmatic.

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    • Machteld de Monchy is committed, well connected and has a creative mind.

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    • Her combination of sharp legal skills, a collaborative approach and professionalism makes her stand out in this field.

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    • She provides excellent strategic oversight, giving clear direction to the team and focusing on the priorities and objectives for the litigation process.

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  • Davine Roessingh
    Davine Roessingh

    Davine Roessingh

    Davine Roessingh offers a particularly impressive footprint in sustainability litigation, in addition to transactional and contractual disputes.

    • Davine Roessingh is an exceptionally driven and tenacious lawyer. She is a true advocate who combines sharp legal acumen with unwavering determination.

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    • I have been impressed by her grit in trying to approach cases from different angles.

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    • She is one of the most innovative and rigorous thinkers in the field. She is intellectually brilliant and a joy to work with.

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    • Davine Roessingh is one of the most versatile lawyers I have worked with. She has a sharp legal mind combined with an understanding of the facts and commercial context.

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    • She is very good, technical and able to translate the legal and technical issues into actionable advice for businesses. She also understands our needs very well.

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