bureau Brandeis > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile

‘They work very well together and the absence of a team member is always flawlessly picked up by other members of a team.’

‘Their legal skills are very good.’

‘This practice possesses a deep understanding of media and telecommunications law. The team is hands-on, highly approachable, and fun to work with.’

‘Machteld Robichon has a great amount of experience, is well organised, extremely approachable, and is always a pleasure to deal with. Anna Sträter is a valuable team member who is very knowledgeable and fun to work with.’

‘I admire their thorough industry knowledge. I also like the innovative solutions they often come up with. They know how to make the client feel important and provide customised service. They take the time to listen to the client’s expressed needs and help the client understand its real needs.’

‘I mostly work with Christiaan Alberdingk Thijm, who is an amazing litigator.’

‘An extremely quick, switched on, and engaging team of lawyers. They are willing to do what it takes to get a matter dealt with.’

‘Machteld Robichon and her team are fantastically good lawyers. They’re thorough, quick, and strategic.’

‘The practice of bureau Brandeis specialises in class actions, which is a very important niche market that requires hard-core specialisation. 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.’

‘Christiaan Alberdingk Thijm is an absolute expert in privacy cases and this is recognised in the Netherlands in a way that he needs no further introduction to any of the stakeholders in a case.’

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

‘Very commercial – always open to discuss new ideas and projects. They are much more than legal advisors.’

‘High level litigation with excellent collaboration in a complex, international setting.’

‘Wesley Vader is an excellent lawyer, team player, and has great planning and organisational skills.’

‘Outstanding skills and experience regarding class actions in the Netherlands. Proactive, result-driven approach. Clear customer communication.’

‘Wesley Vader communicates very clearly, is pleasant and builds strong customer relationships. An excellent, highly talented lawyer. High level knowledge of (international) mass claim procedures.’

‘The team is constructive and very knowledgeable in what can be done within the framework of competition compliance and sustainability objectives.’

‘Bas Braeken is an experienced and well-known attorney at law in this field.’

‘Bas Braeken has a very hands-on way of working and is is thorough and speaks on the technical in a way that is also understandable for clients.’

‘There is no question that this firm is more than competent in the field of competition law.’

‘Bas Braeken is very good at distinguishing the really important stuff from any fringes.’

‘Lara Elzas is very personable and has solid knowledge.’

‘The lawyers are very skilled and knowledgeable in the fields they’re operating.’

‘Machteld Robichon and Anna Strater are very knowledgeable and experienced lawyers.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable and reactive, particularly Silvia van Schaik and Nienke De Bruijn.’

‘We had a really good experience with Minke; she really helped us out and did amazing research, which really made the difference!’

‘They are really nice. They provide quick answers and are responsive.’

‘bureau Brandeis are probably the best law firm I’ve ever worked with. They are extremely structured in their work, creative, empathetic and adaptable. They are super hard workers and can move from very strategic work to the very tactical details easily.’

‘Extremely trustworthy as thought partners.’

‘I work with Christiaan and his team, in particular Nienke, Sam, Silvia. All are extremely trustworthy, understand really well all the facets of the multitude of concurrent topics we are working on with them at the same time.’

‘They are very hungry and in a ‘winning’ mindset – every problem has a solution! Working with them is also very energising for my team members and I.’

‘Highly motivated team with above average attention to the client. Skills and knowledge of the financial world, especially the administrative side and the pitfalls. High degree of involvement and attention to the human side of things.’

‘Simone Peek and Casper Rooijakkers are experts in their field. They offer a personal approach and attention.’

‘With both a legal and communication background, Simone Peek has an eye for both the commercial and reputation aspects of a case. She turns complicated regulations into practical advice, keeps her eye on the big picture and does not give up until a solution is reached, if necessary by creating new case law.’

‘The one thing that to me always stands out with bB, is the personal connection. It is always a pleasure to talk to the people at their offices, and you get to talk to the member of bB who actually does the work.’

‘Interpersonal contacts, very knowledgeable and without exception, pleasant to work with.’

‘The team has extensive experience in litigation around financial service regulation and is extremely client-focused in its approach. They anticipate questions, adopt a pragmatic approach and communicate clearly and frequently, ensuring they are at all times aligned with the interests of the client.’

‘Casper Rooijakkers is an excellent operator and able to work independently while keeping in close communication with the client. His strong domain knowledge in financial regulation and excellent litigation skills are an immensely valuable combination. Simone Peek is excellent communicator who works efficiently and is able to easily distil complex facts into clear and convincing arguments.’

‘Their up-to-date knowledge in a fast changing regulatory environment is very valuable. The way how they help you to ensure that you will be compliant is very practical.’

‘Exceptionally personal and transparent in their approach.’

‘Nienke de Bruijn and Minke Gommer have done an outstanding job.’

‘Hands-on mentality, very good knowledge and experience as well as nice people.’

‘Christiaan Alberdingk Thijm is a leader in the field, combination with practical and academic work, X-factor to clients, competitors, judges, good public speaker.’

‘Good knowledge of business issues.’

‘This is the boutique litigation firm in the Netherlands. Great service by people who know what they do.’

‘Wesley Vader is an outstanding lawyer that breathes litigation, explains complex matters in easy language, is super responsive and above all a great person to work with.’