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Litigation: Mass Torts: Mainly Plaintiffs - Netherlands

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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.

Work Highlights

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  • Lemstra Van der Korst represented Stichting Bescherming Privacybelangen in class action proceedings against Google concerning allegations of user privacy violation and personal data exploitation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jurjen Lemstra
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Jurjen Lemstra acts for both claimants and defendants in high-profile class actions and damages claims. He also assists clients with liability disputes.

Jurjen Lemstra is a top-notch litigator in all respects.

Jurjen Lemstra is not only very skilful and helpful but also nice to work with because he teams up with you.

Jurjen Lemstra is still one of the top class action litigators. He oversees the entire playing field of the case.

Jurjen Lemstra is an international leader in his area. He has a well-deserved recognition on account of his sophisticated knowledge of the law and business contexts and his unrelenting work ethic.

He is the authority on collective redress litigation in the Netherlands.

Flip Wijers
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Flip Wijers
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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 is very smart, organised and capable of handling and overseeing complex matters.

Flip Wijers is a talented class action lawyer. I highly recommend him.

Flip Wijers is technically very good and has strategic insight. He manages the litigation process in a friendly and constructive manner.

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Martijn van Dam
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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 an extremely skilful trial lawyer who is able to discuss complex legal concepts, even in foreign law.

Martijn van Dam is one of the up-and-coming class action litigators in the Netherlands. He is one to watch.

Martijn van Dam is reliable and incredibly smart.

Martijn van Dam is great to work with.

Martijn van Dam is a very creative litigator who is fun to work with.

Rufus Abeln
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Rufus Abeln
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Up and Coming

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 joined Lemstra Van der Korst in January 2025 after having worked at Ysquare.

Rufus Abeln has very strong strategic and tactical insight. He is extremely sharp and to the point and is always aware of the business implications.

Rufus Abeln is firm, diplomatic, extremely well prepared, very convincing and only uses sound arguments. I feel extremely comfortable with him on my side.

Rufus Abeln consistently provides quality advice that fits the circumstances precisely.

In Rufus Abeln, we find a great combination of all the skills we seek in a disputes lawyer. He is our main lawyer to go to when there is an international dispute.

Rufus Abeln is a very hands-on and extremely knowledgeable litigator who understands the business and interests of his clients very well. He is decisive, responsive and provides clear guidance.

Ranked Lawyers at
Lemstra Van der Korst

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Jurjen Lemstra
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Rufus Abeln
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Rufus Abeln
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Litigation: Mass Torts: Mainly Plaintiffs

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Jurjen Lemstra
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Flip Wijers
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Flip Wijers
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Martijn van Dam
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