‘Very experienced partners with an excellent understanding of the business areas they advise in – very pragmatic.’

‘I have been working with Helen Gornall for several years now and there is no other competition lawyer with a similar level of knowledge of our industry. Her ability to find pragmatic solutions while satisfying the needs of the business is exceptional.’

‘Jolling de Pree is the best competition lawyer I know – an expert in his field who is able to combine his expertise with knowledge of our business and advise us practically.’

‘The team knows everything there is to know about competition law and is able to advise in a practical and applicable way for the business.’

‘The team has an in-depth knowledge of sector-specific regulations and is able to translate complicated legal matters into hands-on advice.’

‘Arjan Kleinhout is an exceptional regulatory lawyer who is easy-going but knows the law.’

‘Bart de Rijke is a very knowledgeable and skilled competition lawyer who translates complex notions of competition law into workable recommendations that we can execute. We would highly recommend working with him.’

‘Helen Gornall is incredibly bright and client friendly.’

‘Stibbe is the leading competition law practice in the Netherlands in my view. Both as to merger clearance and conduct investigations, they bring noteworthy sophistication, insight and a strategic view.’

‘Rein Wesseling is exceptional and among the most intelligent and effective competition lawyers I have ever encountered.’

‘Highly competent advice is provided on Dutch competition and telecoms matters.’

‘Elske Raedts is a commercial, personal and able legal advisor.’

‘The team has great strength and depth.’

‘Rein Wesseling is technically excellent and easy to work with.’

‘Simply the best lawyers in the field.’

‘Rein Wesseling is an easy-going partner with a thorough knowledge of the law and the various sectors involved. Stijn de Jong is a strategic mastermind, always capable of helping us.’

‘A fantastic and very responsive team with a can-do attitude and strong knowledge in their field. They show a good balance of communication.’

‘I have found Brinkhof to be extremely professional and knowledgeable on every area we are working on with a view to delivering the right outcome. They provide excellent updates on any milestones we reach.’

‘The combinations of in-depth knowledge together with a practical attitude and strategic awareness of the needs of all the involved stakeholders involved, is what makes Brinkhof unique.’

‘Pepijn van Ginneken puts those involved in matters at ease which results in optimal decision-making.’

‘The team really sets itself apart with its deep experience, extensive knowledge, and hands-on approach. It has a deep understanding of EU competition law and the industry, and it is able to apply this knowledge to provide its clients with practical and effective legal advice.’

‘The team has provided us with invaluable assistance with litigation, regulatory and legal advice, and we have consistently been impressed with their work and dedication.’

‘The individuals in the team excel in both communication and in finding legal solutions. They are always clear, concise, and practical in their communications, and they consistently provide us with solid strategic advice. The individual lawyers are very responsive and go above and beyond to meet our needs.’

‘Hanneke Kooijman is an absolute pleasure to work with – she is very knowledgeable, pragmatic and always willing to go the extra mile.’

‘Murat Duman has proven able to combine in-depth sector knowledge with legal expertise, leading to strong argumentation overall.’

‘Accessible, fast, excellent quality, and well familiar with our company.’

‘Weijer VerLoren van Themaat, Murat Duman and Karmijn Krooshoff make an excellent team as well as excellent individual advisors.’

‘Rick Cornelissen is one of the best competition litigation lawyers around. He is very knowledgeable, practical, and communicates well.’

‘A very proactive team that not only takes care of imminent tasks but looks ahead and provides guidance on how to best take care of matters ahead.’

‘Rick Cornelissen is very client-oriented and excellent in resolving misunderstandings that can emerge.’

‘A very hands-on approach from the business-centric, efficient and pragmatic team.’

‘Gerrit Oosterhuis is a very experienced competition lawyer with strong advocacy skills who is able to get even the most tricky transaction approved.’

‘The team takes a very considered and practical approach – they are thorough in the problem analysis phase and very professional and pragmatic.’

‘Marc Wiggers and Robin Struijlaart did an excellent job in advising us. We valued the pragmatic approach and well-thought-out strategy.’

‘The L&L team is very easy to work with. They provide open and clear communication towards their customer and the other side; they have a pro-active approach and identify and mitigate potential risks before they become an issue, and a willingness to invest in the customer relationship.’

‘Unlike most lawyers, L&L thinks in the long-run and invests time into getting to know their clients and listening to their concerns. Robin Struijlaart in particular went above and beyond to understand the business we are in and to explain to us EU competition law. By asking the correct questions, he assisted us in finding the way to reach our objective as closely as possible.’

‘Marc Custers is a super specialist who doesn’t lose sight of the practical applications of his knowledge. He is easy to work with, accessible and very hands on.’

‘Marc Wiggers is outstanding – an excellent lawyer in his field who is very dedicated, with supreme client care. Marc seems to be ahead of the game in respect of FDI implementation in the Netherlands. He manages his team very well, never fails to be up to speed about their work.’

‘Marc Wiggers delivers what he promises, and he actively seeks feedback in the course of a transaction. Very pleasant, a straight-shooter, no-nonsense and always focused.’

‘Boyd Wolfers is the rising star.’

‘They give teams personal attention and are easy to get in touch with.’

‘They have great know-how of the niche ACM market.’

‘This practice is distinct for its unwavering client dedication, deep industry knowledge and agile problem-solving abilities. When we face a problem, we call Diederik Schrijvershof or one of his excellent team members to brainstorm on tactics and practical problem-solving.’

‘Compared to other firms, Maverick is extremely hands-on and thinks in possibilities rather than constraints.’

‘The standout quality of the individuals I collaborate with at this practice is their adaptability and responsiveness. What sets them apart from competitors is their ability to swiftly understand evolving market dynamics and tailor their legal strategies accordingly. This team’s agility and dedication to staying ahead of industry trends ensure we receive high-quality advice.’

‘Diederik Schrijvershof and Annabel Kingma excel in providing practical solutions. Their collective ability to navigate complexity and provide timely insights truly differentiates them in the legal field.’

‘Maverick has a wealth of experience in competition law and their hands-on, practical approach and swift response times makes them a great partner to work with.’

‘Martijn van de Hel and Cyriel Ruers are very knowledgeable, are commercially savvy and are not afraid to take a stand.’

‘Great knowledge of the market and sector.’

‘Excellent thinkers and problem solvers.’

‘Great team spirit.’

‘Mauricette Schaufelli is very pleasant to work with and of great value in order to keep various options and risks in mind during our projects.’

‘The team has a broad knowledge of the law of the public sector and is a full-service firm with exceptional litigation skills.’

‘Georges Dictus has excellent knowledge of state aid law, whilst Marleen Botman has excellent knowledge of distribution of exclusive rights.’

‘Knowledge, speed and collaboration are key attributes of this team of, above all, friendly lawyers.’

‘Excellent at managing complex antitrust litigation efficiently over a long period of time.’

‘Mattijs Baneke is extremely responsive and provides excellent strategic analysis.’

‘Ruben Elkerbout does a great job of distilling complex antitrust rulings into actionable guidance for non-lawyers.’

‘Stek have the ideal profile and we can always rely on their efficient and pragmatic approach and support.’

‘Ruben Elkerbout is a very skilled expert and a leader in his field.’

‘Ruben has ongoing developments enabling him to give tailored and pragmatic advice. It’s a great pleasure and fun to work with Ruben.’

‘Stek’s EU and competition practice is highly experienced. They know our business very well and give us practical advice.’

‘Mattijs Baneke is practical, and his experience and knowledge is highly valued by us.’

‘Excellent and top-range service.’

‘A very diverse and excellent team dealing very efficiently with the wide variety of competition law issues. They always follow-up very closely on new developments in competition law and are very hands-on and pleasant to work with.’

‘Sarah Beeston really stands out. She really has an in-depth knowledge about EU and Dutch competition laws. She also manages in an excellent way the outstanding team she works with. She is very hands-on and always looking for pragmatic solutions.’

‘The Van Doorne team is one of a kind – extremely experienced and also very hands-on with pragmatic and business-minded advice. They are also very well-organised and are able to execute complex projects in a timely manner.’

‘Sarah Beeston is is extremely experienced and knowledgeable and a real pleasure to work with. ’

‘A great team with the ability to get to the bottom of competition law problems, while not losing sight of the big picture issue. They did a great job reconciling the demands of the competition authorities and of clients.’

‘We worked with Sarah Beeston and Nina Korstenbroek on a complex digital merger. They had a great understanding of how the market worked and of the many pitfalls of digital mergers more generally. Their clear analysis and communication of the issues was key in getting the case cleared.’

‘Sarah Beeston and Jitske Weber both demonstrate a vast knowledge and willingness to go one step beyond. They both respond and act promptly, not withholding any deviating opinion to us as a client, which is a tremendous advantage when weighing our strategic options and potential routes to follow.’

‘There is extensive knowledge and experience within one office, which is accessible for clients.’

‘Easy to reach, quick responses, accessible.’

‘Tim Raats is great to work with! He understands our complex business and gets a quick grasp of any issue. His advice is practical and in-line with our company’s attitude towards risk.’

‘Key aspects of the team lie in its collaboration and approach.’

‘Bird & Bird has a low-threshold attitude, is directly approachable and responds quickly.’

‘Both at partner level and in support, they are well-informed about current situations in procurement law and know how to summarise questions quickly and answer them adequately with good advice.’

‘In interlocutory proceedings, they proved to choose a good procedural line and worked this out perfectly.’

‘Accessible, human and sharp.’

‘Janneke Kohlen and Tialda Beetstra are very approachable, very pleasant interlocutors and know how to very quickly and adequately answer the questions at hand when it comes to advice. Both are very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with.’

‘Strong legal expertise in the team.’

‘Top lawyers who provide high-quality advice.’

‘A fantastic team with a diverse set of skills and talent across the team, who are always a pleasure to work with!’

‘Great thinkers and strategists.’

‘A small team that is very hands-on and responsive.’

‘Bas Braeken is able to give clear advice on complex matters, if needs be, under time pressure.’

‘Marc Kuijper and his team have thorough and in-depth knowledge of all aspects of competition law. There is no question they cannot answer and answers always prove to be right, or point out the right direction.’

‘Marc Kuijper himself qualifies as a real business lawyer, not only able to defend or attack in court cases but also able to provide practical and reasonable solutions and realistic plans. He is also very much able to explain very complex cases and details to people less expert.’

‘The team is very responsive, skilled and cooperative. I would strongly recommend this team.’

‘Bram Braat is a true asset who contributes on a strategic and operational level. Bram gives me as a customer a good night’s sleep in the legal cases I have to face.’

‘Marc Kuijper is the most entrepreneurial managing partner I’ve encountered so far. He listens well and never shies away from making an introduction or sincerely asking you what his firm can do to help or improve your situation. Marc actively seeks improvement.’

‘Marc Elshof is on top of his game and easily navigates the needs of the tech industry. This does not limit itself to legal knowledge, he also deeply understands the need for good framework agreements and swift iterations thereof.’

‘Dentons’ EU and competition practice stands out from the crowd. It is the trusted advisor for complex competition advice and litigation.’

‘Kennedy Van Der Laan’s team is oriented towards providing client-friendly and to-the-point advice, and has vast knowledge of competition law and is a pleasure to work with.’

‘We have primarily worked with Martine de Koning and Jelle Blom, and find both to be extremely professional, knowledgeable, and great at coordinating multi-jurisdictional matters.’

‘The commercial and international trade team has excellent knowledge of the broader EU and Dutch regulatory framework for consumers, in particular the regulatory framework relevant for product compliance, sustainability, advertising and greenwashing in commercial practices.’

‘The team members are very approachable and fun to work with.’

‘The team is flexible, efficient and has fast turnaround times.’

‘Martine de Koning and team are always ready to provide support where necessary.’

‘Martine de Koning makes the most complex law sound very understandable and knows how to advise and support franchise organisations through excellent advice re the Dutch Franchise Act and EU competition law.’

‘The personal approach and the sincere interest from their employees means you feel at home with the team. You are not treated as a number or as a dossier, the people really think alongside you and your business.’

‘The support they give is very concrete and very practical. They walk you through various scenarios.’

‘Joost Houdijk in particular is a particularly strong counsel. He is very responsive, client-focused and sees the bigger picture.’

‘Joost Houdijk is an excellent lawyer with great understanding of competition law.’

‘The practice is unique in providing solutions that accommodate our business as well as possible. The practice does not only offer excellent legal advice but also tries to think of solutions that are best suited for the business.’

‘Joost Houdijk is a knowledgeable professional that gives advice that is best suited to our business. Joost is always very punctual and friendly. He always manages to make time to assist us in urgent matters.’

‘The EU and competition team provides professional and active support and guidance on all aspects of competition law. AKD has expertise in both regular competition law and sector-specific competition law. AKD always has an eye for the client’s interests and how they can best be served, and thinks along proactively.’

‘Joris Rijken has a high standard of knowledge and is an expert in linking legal aspects of healthcare organisations and financings. He is also thorough.’

‘The team is has a broad experience and combines its deep knowledge of competition law with a very healthy dose of pragmatism and responsiveness. It is really on top of things.’

‘The team combines a solid knowledge of the Dutch competition law scene with a client-oriented approach.’

‘Minos Van Joolingen is an outstanding practitioner. We have encountered him mostly in the context of distribution matters in general and automotive issues in particular – Minos’ knowledge therein is outstanding.’

‘Minos van Joolingen’s international experience and in-depth knowledge of competition and automotive law is of distinctive importance. Next to that, he knows how to explain complex issues to all stakeholders.’

‘Minos van Joolingen is driven, has an eye for detail, a practical way of thinking and a comes to a means of resolution.’

‘Minos van Joolingen has gathered a large expertise and automotive network and a good team around it.’

‘We always are happy with the quality of the members of the team.’

‘Minos van Joolingen, is a specialist in competition law with special focus on automotive. He always is up-to-date and his communication skills are very strong. He communicates and negotiates on all levels with lawyers and stakeholders.’

‘They provide solid and comprehensive advice against competitive rates.’

‘They understand business needs and come up with creative solutions to accommodate them.’

‘The team provides very hands-on and pragmatic advice!’

‘The team is very pragmatic and knows the approach of the ACM well.’

‘The focus of the team is on the right items and the cooperation was seamless. The lawyers were also always available.’

‘Martijn van Wanroij knows what he is talking about when it comes to merger control and competition law procedures before the ACM. His advice is clear and he is not afraid to take a position rather than hiding behind caveats.’

‘Finally, Martijn is also standing his ground in front of lawyers of the opponent.’

‘Martijn van Wanroij is knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. He instantly understands the competition issues we face and is able to quickly come up with clear advice or a solution.’

‘Robert Hardy is the standout practitioner- his joining has really boosted the practice.’

‘Robert Hardy can analyse and then explain complex legal issues in a clear and simple way – and from there work on hands-on solutions. He has a sharp legal mind. And also a wealth of expertise and experience in antirust and competition. He provides clear guidance on how to mitigate risk too.’

‘Very quick to communicate. They understand our business and competitive environment like no other, and their legal support has been outstanding.’

‘Hans Urlus is our lead attorney and there is never a problem he cannot solve. Ellen de Jong van den Bogaard is adept at RFP related issues and very professional.’

‘The team is very strong and committed. They developed a solid strategy in the process. ‘