Maverick Advocaten N.V. > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile

‘Maverick is in a very specific niche (competition), and within that niche with a clear strategy to represent the market against regulators. The team is well attuned to each other, and as to the (legal) merits ‘clearly on the ball’.’

‘Martijn van de Hel: a sharp, strategic lawyer with humor, who feels ‘at home’ against the regulator. He is very well aware and knows the relevant context, environment and factors in a file. And more importantly: the regulator knows he knows.’

‘The Maverick team is not only amongst the top firms in their field in The Netherlands, but it also provides consistently better value for money. They deliver when promised and give us advice that is actionable. I wish we could find similar teams in other jurisdictions.’

‘Martijn van de Hel is one of the most entrepreneurial and committed advisers I have come across. He thinks like his clients, he advises them like a friend and, when necessary, fights for them like family. His legal expertise is amongst the best. He is incredibly proactive, diligent and fair. Not afraid to stick his neck out. Most Valuable Player in his field, as far as I can tell.’

‘Diederik Schrijvershof is proactive, approachable and very responsive.’

‘We have a very good overview of the market in EU and competition law in the Netherlands. Maverick stands out for its thorough and well-thought-out advice that is practical.’

‘Small team with excellent expertise: can match the quality of the big firms, with the guaranteed engagement of the partner(s) on the file as you find with niche firms. Their marketing campaigns are always innovative and daring with a funny link to latest developments in competition law.’

‘Martijn van de Hel is a seasoned and excellent lawyer combining technical expertise with a hands-on approach and a down-to-earth mentality. Able to level with the client and other counsel in an amicable and constructive manner, yet firm when required.’

‘The team is well informed, they have good file knowledge and are experts on procurement law’.

‘They work professionally, punctually and give dedicated advice’.

‘Good substantive advice, with strong communication skills’.

‘They have a result-oriented and pragmatic approach’.

‘Martijn van de Hel is a true strategic partner’.

‘Martijn van de Hel is approachable, gives hands-on advice and has a lot of adequate knowledge’.

‘Maverick thinks along about what is possible and not what is impossible and for that they really distinguish themselves from other law firms’.

‘Maverick combines legal expertise, a thorough understanding of business and markets, and valuable relationships with the relevant authorities to provide high-quality legal advice’.