Brinkhof > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile

‘The Brinkhof Data Privacy and Data Protection practice is well equipped to make sure that they go that extra mile to get a real sense about your business and the issue at hand, before providing any advice. This results in a good working relationship, with pragmatic and directly applicable advice that fits your industry perfectly.’

‘Eager to understand your business, your products, and the types of customers that we typically work with. They have the ability to match the speed of a growing tech or SaaS company and have a risk-based decision making process that focuses on resolving that matter at hand, rather than providing us as a client with a wide range of potential scenarios we need to choose from ourselves.’

‘The data privacy and data protection practice is spot on with regard to the latest developments in data privacy and data protection. They act proactively and are able to transfer their knowledge to practical solutions. Their exceptional knowledge serves their ability to solve problems and advise proactively.’

‘Quinten and Manon have an exceptional knowledge of data protection, know the boundaries and are able to advise proactively. They are also able to acknowledge your risk appetite and come with practical solutions to make things possible. I also appreciate their no-nonsense style.’

‘The team is very strong in copyright and information technology.’

‘They are quick, direct and commercial. We have dealt with Remy Chavennes, Wieke van Angeren, Teun Bergers, Jan Pot and Lucas Sweering in particular.’

‘Brinkhof has one of the largest and most experienced dedicated IT-contracting practice in the Netherlands.’

‘Teun Burgers is our preferred lawyer for all our complex contracting work which he always brings to a successful closing. Teun is extremely knowledgeable, responsive, time-efficient and overall very pleasant to work with.’

‘Hands-on advice.’

‘Teun Burgers: excellent and flexible, availability, maintaining overview during long contract negotiations.’

‘Brinkhof really bridges the legal discussion back and forth to the digital service offering, business models and commercial strategy of clients. In this way, the legal strategy and approach gets deeply embedded into and aligned with the overall commercial course of its clients. As a concrete illustration; Brinkhof tangibly understands the digital product offering of my company and how it is different from other alternatives in the market.’

‘The team combines state of the art legal knowledge with a very practical approach, founded in a true understanding of the fact that there is often a gap between the amount of additional research and discussions that should ideally be had on a certain situation and the reality of the business floor.’

‘Remy Chavannes is an excellent partner. It is a true joy to work with him. He is analytical and very capable of translating complex legal situations into practical and straightforward advice. Besides that, he has a good radar for political sensitivities and acts strategically where required. Remy is the kind of lawyer that can make his client swallow a bitter legal pill and still be thanked for it by a group of happy people at the end of the call.’

‘Its knowledge in those highly specialised areas (such as media, copyright, information, privacy and IT law) is excellent and the reason I choose this law firm when I need help in any of these area’s. It is on top of its game, also when it comes to innovative areas. It has extensive knowledge of the business I am in, which knowledge does not always seem to be present as much at other law firms I’ve engaged with.’

‘I’ve mostly worked with Remy Chavannes (Partner), Anke Strijbos and Anne Bruna. Remy Chavannes’ knowledge of the media industry is exceptional, which is a really big must for any case I deal with due to it having so many particularities. All 3 lawyers seem to have that rare quality that, despite being legal purists and performing on a high adademic level, they are still able to have a pragmatic and down to earth approach in terms of communication, setting out strategy and problem solution. And above all, they are really pleasant to deal with and very commited to each case they deal with.’

‘Brinkhof consists of excellent high-class lawyers with an in-depth knowledge of entertainment rights and neighbouring rights, which they keep very up to date.’

‘Both Remy Chavannes and Anke Strijbos are the lawyers I’m working with most. Excellent toprated lawyers who ‘take on’a case and act as their own law firm is at stake if they lose it.’

‘Standout partner leading a team of solid associates. Diversity is key for us and we see that reflected at Brinkhof, far more than in other European firms. We’re thrilled that the team has seamlessly adapted to our internal tools (Gsuite, billing, etc.).’

‘Remy Chavannes has outstanding legal expertise spanning the telecom, media and digital landscapes. He’s smart, approachable and delivers advice that is concrete & rooted in real life.’

‘Very knowledgeable on telecoms business. Very well connected to the client’s interests.’

‘Remy Chavannes. Creative thinker. Nice to work with. High quality litigation. Dorien Verhulst. Extremely good reader and analyst of complex telecoms files. Hard worker. Very valuable lawyer.’

‘Good analysis of the situation. Remaining cool in all situations. Good risk appraisal.’

‘Jan Pot: leader –  good explanation of the risks involved preparing A and B scenarios.’

‘Simply the best patent litigation practice in the Netherlands and one of the best in Europe.’

‘Mark van Gardingen – smart and works tirelessly for his clients’ objectives. Always “on” and always thinking about his client’s cases’.

‘Daan de Lange – charming, intelligent and a smart strategic thinker. Someone you want with you and not against you’. 

‘Koen Bijvank – one of the cleverest patent attorneys in Europe. Jan Pot – a star of the future.’

‘Brinkhof is a highly professional organization. We work mainly with Dorien Verhulst (partner) and in additional with Remy Chavannes (partner). High level of expertise, friendly, good insight into our business and well known on international and sector-specific laws.’

‘It is a real pleasure to work with Brinkhof. They truly act as a partner instead of just another law firm. Working with Dorien Verhulst feels like working with one of your closest colleague’s. She is very much aware of all details and always available. She did a great job during the legal proceedings which we won and now prepares the litigation process. Her advice and support cover all areas, including press, lobby’s and external relationships. It is so much more than just preparing the litigation.’

‘Gregor Vos and Rutger Stoop are friendly and easy to work with. Theoretically great and in addition pragmatic in solving issues.’

‘Technical skills of members of firm are very good. Communication is very fluent and precise.’

‘Adee Keepy is an outstanding professional.’

‘They are a very smooth outfit with excellent associates and counsel.’

‘Rutger Stoop is extremely likeable, always helpful, and a great litigator. His contributions are commercially astute and compelling. He is not afraid to think outside the box.’

‘Gregor Vos remains cool and calm under pressure no matter what. His court performances are always very slick.’

‘The team is consistently professional, available to claimants whenever necessary and proactive in sharing advice.’

‘Pepijn van Ginneken – Incredibly knowledgeable, approachable, proactive and always happy to support the wider team in any way. A true team player.’

‘Brinkhof’s EU competition practice is very approachable and always able to deliver.’

‘Hanneke Kooijman is the rising star within the ranks of Brinkhof’s EU and competition practice.’

‘The key contact is Pepijn van Ginneken, who is an extremely assured and well-connected lawyer. In particular, he is precise and brief, and an extremely good adviser (not always the case in NL, even where the lawyers are very knowledgeable). I’ve worked with many of the best known competition lawyers in NL and Pepijn/Brinkhof is my preference.’

‘The knowledge about competition law within the pharmacy market is excellent. I have dealt within Pepijn van Ginneken. I have great confidence in his knowledge in this area. He does his best to understand what the issue is. He gives well-considered advice appropriate to our organization and the presented problems. He is very approachable. He is able to bring complex problems back to basics.’

‘Very hands-on team. Quick in the “turn-around.” And knowledgeable people.’

‘I have worked for a long time with the partner, Pepijn van Ginneken. Very knowledgeable and extremely skilled. Knows also about the industry!’