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Lemstra Van der Korst

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Lemstra Van der Korst

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Litigation - Netherlands

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Lemstra Van der Korst is well known for representing clients in liability disputes, particularly as part of bankruptcy proceedings. The law firm also acts for both defendants and plaintiffs on class action and follow-on damages claims, notably in relation to data protection violations, antitrust infringements and securities litigation. The team provides further experience in investment litigation, commercial and shareholder disputes, environmental cases and litigation concerning technology and data protection issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • Lemstra Van der Korst represented Stichting Petrobras Compensation Foundation in a class action securities litigation against Petrobras.

Strengths

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  • Lemstra Van der Korst houses excellent litigators with a clear vision of how to deal with class actions in the Netherlands. They are resilient, witty litigators with an eye for plaintiffs.

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  • The law firm is very much focused on involving us as the client in its reasoning and proposals for the strategic approach.

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  • Lemstra Van der Korst understands our business very well, adapting its work to our needs and adding direct value to our core. It is seamless working with the team.

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  • Their ability to translate complex legislation into clear, actionable guidance is what truly sets them apart.

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  • You can really leave a case in their hands and they will go out of their way to bring you the best results.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jurjen Lemstra
    Jurjen Lemstra

    Jurjen Lemstra

    Jurjen Lemstra acts for both claimants and defendants on high-profile class actions and damages claims. He also assists clients with liability disputes, contractual breaches and insolvency-related litigation.

    • I admire him very much. He is strategically brilliant and doing an excellent job.

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    • Jurjen Lemstra is a leading figure and a hard nut to crack. He is a go-to person for uphill battles and situations that require a hard nose and a strong arm.

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    • Jurjen Lemstra is a strong, elegant, principled and effective litigator in court, on the papers and at the settlement table.

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    • Jurjen Lemstra stands out for his strategic oversight, quick but thorough legal reasoning and his ability to understand how to convince the courts of various complex matters of law or facts.

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    • Jurjen Lemstra is a great strategic thinker.

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  • Flip Wijers
    Flip Wijers

    Flip Wijers

    Flip Wijers has notable experience advising plaintiffs on collective actions concerning allegations of corruption and data protection breaches. He is also well placed to assist clients with financial and contractual disputes.

    • Flip Wijers stands out for his thorough assessment of potential risks in the litigation and for being able to circumvent those risks.

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    • Flip Wijers is a highly sophisticated litigation lawyer and a pleasure to work with.

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    • Flip is a very hardworking, accessible, warm and thoughtful lawyer.

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    • Flip Wijers is an excellent, very knowledgeable, user-friendly and responsive lawyer.

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    • Flip Wijers is an excellent lawyer. He is not only knowledgeable but also someone who knows how to get things done and how to get results for his clients.

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  • Martijn van Dam
    Martijn van Dam

    Martijn van Dam

    Martijn van Dam handles a wide variety of collective actions in the Netherlands, regularly advising plaintiffs on proceedings related to privacy abuses, product liability, environmental damages and cartels.

    • Martijn van Dam is a very intelligent and strategic thinker. He is also creative and friendly.

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    • Martijn van Dam is a very skilled lawyer who is dedicated to his clients.

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    • We enjoy working with Martijn van Dam.

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    • You can feel in discussions that he has a very sharp mind.

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  • Rufus Abeln
    Rufus Abeln

    Rufus Abeln

    Rufus Abeln is recognised for his skilful handling of corporate litigation matters. He is often sought out by clients for representation in post-M&A and contractual disputes, as well as damages claims.

    • He shows genuine commitment to understanding the client’s position and offering clear, practical guidance. His legal analysis is thorough, well structured and strategically sound.

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    • Every action and bit of advice from him is well considered, strategically sound and tailormade to our business goals.

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    • Rufus Abeln provides clear guidance, wins arguments and has confidence in the strategy we should adopt. He always thinks several steps ahead of the other side.

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    • Rufus Abeln is my go-to lawyer for litigation when it really matters.

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    • No matter how detailed the submission or the evidence is, he stays extremely sharp and always adds significant value.

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