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https://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/capabilities/services/international-arbitration/

https://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/capabilities/working-globally/europe/netherlands/

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Litigation - Netherlands

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields is known for defending clients in follow-on damages claims and class actions, notably under the WAMCA regime, as well as competition-related litigation. The law firm also has a strong reputation for handling commercial litigation, advising on post-M&A and shareholder disputes. The team additionally acts on product liability, bankruptcy and ESG litigation. Its expertise is sought out by multinational clients operating in the energy, technology, automotive and manufacturing industries.

Work Highlights

  • Freshfields defended Match Group in a class action lawsuit brought by Stichting Take Back Your Privacy in relation to Tinder's alleged violations of GDPR, the Dutch Telecommunications Act and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.

Strengths

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Freshfields is a litigation powerhouse. It offers great responsiveness and service, is very client focused and is able to deliver good work products suited to the situation.

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Freshfields works very accurately and is proactive and available at all times. The team is able to lead the line of argument perfectly and maintain an overview.

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Freshfields takes the time to understand the facts and context in order to provide the best possible advice.

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The team can devise strategies and tactics for the benefit of the company. It also has the ability to understand legal matters governed by foreign laws.

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Freshfields' lawyers are very to the point and deliver well-structured and clear documents. They are also knowledgeable and very easy to reach and talk to.

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Notable Practitioners

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Mijke Sinninghe Damsté
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Mijke Sinninghe Damsté
1
Band 1

Mijke Sinninghe Damsté is one of the leading litigators in the Netherlands. She regularly represents clients in class actions, shareholder disputes and financial sector litigation. She also has experience in bankruptcy proceedings.

Mijke Sinninghe Damsté is one of the top litigators in the Dutch scene. She is very smart when it comes to strategy.

She is able to come up with innovative solutions.

Mijke is a top-notch lawyer with strategic vision and the ability to anticipate and mitigate risks. She is a great leader who elevates her team to the highest level.

She is very knowledgeable and an incredible litigator who has great presence in court.

It is a pleasure to work with her and I feel confident having her by my side in such a big case.

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