Chambers Review
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Litigation: Mass Torts: Mainly Plaintiffs - Netherlands
What the Team is Known For
Scott+Scott is a well-known litigation law firm that is recognised for its skilful plaintiff-side representation in mass claims. The team is instructed by corporate groups and independent foundations to lead class actions against multinational companies in relation to competition law infringements, GDPR violations and corporate misconduct. Scott+Scott offers additional expertise in antitrust damages proceedings. Clients benefit from the law firm's close relationships with its offices in the US, UK and Germany and ability to deliver strategic advice on multi-jurisdictional claims.
Strengths
Scott+Scott has an excellent team that is very hands on and knowledgeable. It demonstrates state-of-the-art knowledge of mass claims litigation.
Scott+Scott has profound expertise in the field of class actions. The team is an experienced, knowledgeable, solid and reliable partner to work with.
The lawyers are very experienced, to the point and dedicated.
I have been consistently impressed by the team's strong grasp of the facts, as well as the nuances of class action law and procedures.
Scott+Scott's lawyers are really specialists in the field and have very deep knowledge of the market. They take care of the interests of their clients.
Work Highlights
Scott+Scott represented Stichting Take Back Your Privacy in a collective action against TikTok relating to alleged breaches of GDPR, consumer and fundamental rights.
Notable practitioners
Carlijn van Rest leverages her abilities to assist plaintiffs with class actions related to abuse of dominance accusations, GDPR breaches and cartel damages.
She distinguishes herself through her leadership of cases, which allows her to achieve the best outcomes on behalf of her clients in a complex field.
Carlijn van Rest is great to work with, as well as commercial and smart.
Carlijn van Rest is a great lawyer and trusted adviser who is very easygoing and has in-depth knowledge.
Carlijn van Rest is extremely experienced and nice to work with.
She is a very dedicated and thorough lawyer.
Jan-Willem de Jong is experienced in representing claimants in mass litigation cases, notably in relation to corporate misconduct, market manipulation and abuses of dominance.
Jan-Willem de Jong has broad experience and thinks outside of the box.
He is a very impressive lawyer who is very good on his feet. He has a good grasp of the law and is good at providing commercial advice.
I rate Jan-Willem de Jong very highly. He is very hands on and a strategic legal thinker.