
About
Provided by Maverick Advocaten
Maverick Advocaten is the independent and leading competition law firm in the Netherlands. The team has vast experience at the top of the Dutch legal profession. The lawyers provide advice on Dutch and EU competition law, including cartels, abuse of dominance, (second phase) merger control, public procurement and cartel damage claims. They also frequently advise clients on economic regulation, consumer law and EU law (including state aid and unfair competition). The team regularly represents clients in proceedings before the Dutch and EU courts, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets, the European Commission and the Dutch Healthcare Authority. Maverick Advocaten represents clients in a wide variety of sectors, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, agri and food, FMCG, energy, transport, retail, fintech, media and communications.
Chambers Review
Maverick Advocaten has a strong focus on competition law within the healthcare market. The department often acts on contentious mandates for both healthcare providers and medical device manufacturers, with a particular focus on pricing disputes and procurement litigation.
Work Highlights
- Maverick Advocaten successfully represented Arkin against the Dutch Healthcare Authority in litigation to obtain funding for acute mental healthcare.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Complex or simple, Maverick handles it swiftly and diligently."
"Maverick is very successful in realising breakthroughs in which the interests of the client are never lost sight of."
"Complex or simple, Maverick handles it swiftly and diligently."
"Maverick is very successful in realising breakthroughs in which the interests of the client are never lost sight of."
Notable Practitioners

Diederik Schrijvershof has a strong reputation for handling litigation within the healthcare sector, often representing mental healthcare providers. He also advises healthcare providers on competition law matters.
"Diederik is a strategist with exceptional know-how. He is highly committed and able to approach complex legal issues from multiple angles, both inside and outside court."
"Diederik has good commercial awareness and is spot on for legal advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Maverick Advocaten
Netherlands
Members
Provided by Maverick Advocaten

Head of Department
Jeanne Plettenburg
Leyla Bozkurt

Head of Department
Industries
Provided by Maverick Advocaten
Healthcare