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Pepijn van Ginneken

Pepijn van Ginneken

Europe 2026

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About

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Europe

Practice Areas

Pepijn is a partner at Brinkhof and specialises in competition law, EU law and regulated markets. He represents both national and international clients in proceedings before the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM), the European Commission, and Dutch and European courts. Pepijn has extensive experience litigating and presenting arguments in numerous cases at the Court of Justice of the European Union

Pepijn has specialist expertise in digital markets, particularly in areas such as telecommunications, media and platforms. He also advises clients on antitrust litigation matters, including class actions on a regular basis. Many of his cases involve multisided platforms, high-tech products, new economy services, licensing or the refusal of licences, standardisation, IP strategies, network access, and the abuse of dominant positions.

Career

Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris (1993); JD Leiden (1995); Allen & Overy (1998-2004); Agent of Dutch government at Court of Justice (2005-2007).

Professional Memberships

Competition Law Association; European Law Association; International League of Competition Law.

Publications

Pepijn lectured competition law at Leiden University and Grotius Academy Nijmegen. Publications include articles in Oxford Journal of European Competition Law and Practice.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Competition/European Law - Netherlands

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Pepijn van Ginneken is one of the leading lawyers in the Netherlands for defending clients in abuse of dominance and cartel cases. He has further experience representing claimants in high-profile follow-on damages actions, as well as assisting clients with appeals against authority decisions. He also acts on merger control filings and competition questions concerning standard essential patents.

Strengths

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  • Pepijn van Ginneken is exceptional - a genuine market leader. He possesses a rare and highly effective blend of thorough legal expertise and commercial sensitivity.

    Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
  • He is fantastic and a valuable adviser.

    Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
  • He is one of the best.

    Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
  • Pepijn van Ginneken is very approachable, knowledgeable and has excellent commercial awareness.

    Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
  • He has very good availability, makes time for me when needed, and provides practical and sensible advice.

    Competition/European LawChambers European Guide

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