‘Machteld de Monchy is an exceedingly sharp lawyer with an impressive ability to combine excellence on details with an equally excellent overall strategic view. She is also very resourceful and a pleasure to work with.’

‘What makes this practice unique is their strict and professional internal organisation, while maintaining highly informal and swift access to key partners Machteld de Monchy and Dennis Horeman. In general, great understanding of internal dynamics clients have to deal with in high impact class actions.’

‘A large team that has top notch experience with defending against the most complex collective action claim in the Netherlands. The team has in-depth knowledge of the law and they are able to think creatively and pragmatically about legal problems. ’

‘Machteld de Monchy and Marieke Bredenoord-Spoek are trailblazers in field of collective actions in the Netherlands. They are also empathetic and easy to work with. They spearheaded an initiative to establish a new association for dialogue and exchange about developments in the collective action field in the Netherlands across plaintiff and defence side firms, the academic world and the bench. ’

‘De Brauw has a reputed class action team, defending large companies in mass claims in the Netherlands. Due to their experience, they are amazing in their strategy advise and give practical and to-the-point guidance on next steps. Also, as this is a large team and they work closely with subject matter experts of other teams, the larger and more complex cases are in good hands with them.’

‘The team is a thought leader in class actions. They bring international insights and qualifications to the table which is rare for an independent law firm. The are at the forefront of new cases, including pro bono work in class actions that makes an impact. ’

‘Machteld de Monchy stands out. Fully committed to the client, a creative mind regarding strategy and internationally well regarded. She is building diverse teams and shaping the firms pro bono practice.’

‘This is the best class action team. Class actions require not only good lawyers but also an organization where lawyers allocate tasks appropriately and dozens of people work together as a team. It is this where De Brauw excels. The way they put together their team to deal with mass claims all across Europe is outstanding and unique.’

‘They are extremely client focused, provide top notch product within very tight deadlines and are always available to discuss. Houthoff has a very large team ensuring that all workstreams are followed up appropriately and work is done by the appropriate level of experience. ’

‘Albert Knigge is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with: extremely knowledgeable, always available and client focuse. He will not overpromise and is a very strong communicator. Rick Cornelissen is very pleasant to work with, and always willing to find a client focused solution.’

‘We are very content with Houthoff’s work in our class action. The team is highly experienced, responsive delivers high quality work and is pleasant to work with. ’

‘Albert Knigge truly is a trusted advisor. Albert stands out in quality and expertise in this space.’

‘In our class action, Houthoff did a great job getting to know about a complex case in a short time period with successful results. The collaboration was great (e.g. clear answers, good strategy, fast learners)’

‘Rick Cornelissen did a great job in the hearing providing clear views about our case and providing always good solutions to the different problems we faced.’

‘The advantage of Houthoff as an advocate for an insurer as a defendant in a collective procedure is the broad knowledge that this law firm has of insurance products and of the insurance market. The firm understands what is considered important in the boardroom and that collective proceedings are mainly about reputation and stakeholder management.’

‘Very professional litigation team with a client centric approach. The team consists of good litigators, applies a structured approach in preparing litigation and takes specific client requests into account with flexibility. ’

‘Great litigation practice. Great lawyers with the capability to discern what is of relevance in the specific case. ’

‘Willem Heemskerk and Raimond Dufour are excellent lawyers who always look for a pragmatic approach and solution in the best interest of their client. They understand the needs of the client and “live and breath” litigation. ’

‘Pels Rijcken is the best of the overseas firms I instruct – they provide clear, well-thought-through advice, are very strong on strategy and the team is a pleasure to work with. ’

‘Willem Heemskerk is an impressive senior leader – he exudes a calm image but knows when to fight. Raimond Dufour is impressively across every detail of a matter – he is thorough, considerate and very bright. ’

‘I highly recommend the dispute litigation team at Brinkhof to anyone looking for experienced, knowledgeable, and trustworthy legal representation. I have had the pleasure of working with the team on a variety of cases in this field, and have consistently been impressed with their work and dedication. They are a diverse, likeable, and down-to-earth group of lawyers who really take the time to understand our business and our goals, and develop customised strategies that are tailored to our specific needs. Another big strength is the team’s communication, which is always clear, timely, and responsive.’

‘The lawyers in the team consistently distinguish themselves through their accessibility, commitment to excellence and deep knowledge of the law. Specific note goes to Jan Pot, who is a particularly great litigator. He is intelligent, strategic, persuasive and well-versed in the complexities of the law and the courtroom. ’

‘bureau Brandeis is one of the few law firms which presents itself as a mostly claimant-oriented firm, not assisting banks and other financials. This in itself contributes to the firms’ credibility.’

‘Frank Peters has been at the forefront of shareholder activism and although his visibility as a shareholder representing litigator has become less, he has managed to put anti-greenwashing and other environment-related activist litigation on the radar. ’

‘The practice of bureau Brandeis specialises in class actions, which is a very important niche market that requires hard-core specialisation. The fact that they have chosen the claimants side despite it the lack of security with respect to success, profitability, reputation, turn-over and chances of winning by choosing this is of note. Bureau Brandeis is capable of pulling out the maximum of a class action case and – maybe even more importantly – show passion to win these hard cases. ’

‘Frank Peters is an absolute authority and front runner in class actions related to public interest. Apart from the fact that he is very skilled, he knows what it takes, has the capacity to innovate, is passionate, he challenges and at the same time he always is a gentleman.’

‘bureau Brandeis is incredibly thorough in their representation. They are knowledgeable about the legal matters they pursue and are responsive to client communications.’

‘Hans Bousie is great to work with, charming and very sharp. ’

‘Outstanding skills and experience regarding class actions in The Netherlands. Pro-active, result drive approach. Clear customer communication. ’

‘Louis Berger is very experienced lawyer with excellent experience and skills in (international) mass claim actions. Broad network. Very strong and pleasant communicator. ’

‘Finch specialises in corporate, commercial and financial litigation and some lawyers have a profound expertise in the field of class actions. Finch separates itself by combining a high quality work standard with a personal approach and human touch. ’

‘Koen Rutten is a skilled and experienced class action lawyer. Apart from his extensive expertise he is a sincere, passionate, charismatic and persuasive advocate. He sees the bigger picture and focusses on solutions. He is able to simplify complex legal arguments and is an accessible and a creative partner. I would recommend him without any reservation. ’

‘The Finch team is truly exceptional. A boutique firm with all the expertise and experience in collective redress that one could wish for. These unique characteristics give the team and Finch itself a strong strategic advantage. They have been involved in virtually all major cases in the Netherlands, enabling them to provide strategic advice at a level that sets them apart from regular dispute resolution firms. Their strategic capabilities and entrepreneurial mindset are a valuable addition to the Dutch legal profession.’

‘Koen Rutten – Koen is a strategic pioneer within class/group actions in the Netherlands. His wealth of experience enables him to strategically navigate the evolving landscape of collective redress. With the Finch team, he offers a unique proposition in the Netherlands, thanks to the depth of knowledge and expertise within a boutique firm. His strategic skills and entrepreneurship make Koen the ideal partner to collaborate with on these types of cases.’

‘Litigators by heart, fast, independent, down to earth, pragmatic, on the ball, respected among colleagues in the market and well connected, strategic thinkers, high level of integrity, experts in their fields, passionate about the law and litigation, they always have the their clients’ best interest in mind and, above all: Finch’s team are friendly, open, and very pleasant to work with. ’

‘I have worked for over 10 years with Koen Rutten. No matter what happens in a case, you know that Koen is there for you as his client. He really has your back. You feel with Koen that you can really trust him and his advise. His deep knowledge of Dutch law and collective actions & settlements make him an outstanding lawyer. His extensive experience with collective actions & settlements is unique and unparalleled. When you work with Koen, you know that you work with one of the best lawyers in his field.’

‘Koen Rutten – he’s a superstar. Practical, extremely knowledgeable, highly strategic, and knows how to get results for his clients. He’s my “go to” litigator in the Netherlands. ’

‘Koen Rutten is always good on the legal substance, but even better on strategy. And don’t underestimate his diplomatic skills! He is very strong in navigating complex matters in the best interest of his clients and also initiates things within the broader class action industry. Furthermore, he is responsive and a very nice guy to work with.’

‘Nauta has excellent litigators, very experienced, good knowledge of the market and extremely good availability. ’

‘Philip Malanczuk is excellent. ’