LXA Attorneys > 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands > Firm Profile
LXA Attorneys Offices
Pettelaarpark 101
5216PR 's-Hertogenbosch
Netherlands
LXA Attorneys > The Legal 500 Rankings
Netherlands > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyrights and design rights Tier 4
LXA Attorneys adopts an ‘aggressive but effective approach’ to anti-counterfeiting proceedings, assisting notable fashion labels with disputes concerning fake products, and also representing a variety of clients in trade mark and copyright infringement disputes. Thomas Berendsen heads the practice, handling IP disputes for start-ups and fintech clients, with anti-counterfeiting and trade mark advice being the central facets of Gie van den Broek's practice. Fleur Boom and Iris van der Wal are further names to note for contentious soft IP matters.Practice head(s):
Thomas Berendsen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very good team of hands-on IP lawyers providing first-class advice in IP and anti-counterfeiting cases. Very responsive.’
‘Thomas Berendsen is an excellent all-round IP lawyer, a pitbull who keeps defending his clients’ interests at all costs.’
‘The IP team at LXA possesses a unique panache, supported by a highly skilful set of lawyers, with a particular focus on trade marks, copyright and anti-counterfeiting.’
‘Thomas Berendsen and Gie van den Broek are standout lawyers. Both are extremely passionate and dedicated, with Gie being at the forefront of anti-counterfeit protection in the EU.’
‘Thomas Berendsen is both experienced and business minded, and always provides good attention and quick turnarounds.’
‘Small but very committed IP team with a strong focus on anti-counterfeiting work, with an aggressive but effective approach to such matters.’
Key clients
Delta-Sport Handelskontor GmbH
Tomorrow Today (NZ) Ltd – OBO Hockey
Levi Strauss & Co.
N-Brands
OFM B.V.
Calvin Klein Inc.
VIA VAI Shoes B.V.
HUGO BOSS Trademark Management GmbH & Co. KG
Work highlights
- Represented Tomorrow Today (NZ) Ltd. – OBO Hockey in court and EUIPO proceedings against Handelsonderneming Kubus B.V. regarding a community design right infringement.
- Represented Delta-Sport Handelskontor GmbH in preliminary relief proceedings following a copyright claim by HEMA B.V.
LXA Attorneys > Firm Profile
LXA offices
Amsterdam:
Amstelgebouw
Prins Bernhardplein 200
1097 JB Amsterdam
Netherlands
’s-Hertogenbosch:
Pettelaarpark 101
5216PR ’s-Hertogenbosch’
Netherlands
We are LXA Attorneys. A modern full service top 50 law firm located in Amsterdam and Den Bosch. We serve entrepreneurs, businesses, and investors. We are pragmatic, fast-paced, and true specialists. Our clients come to us looking for clear answers and a course of action, and that is what we deliver. Simple whenever possible, detailed when it needs to be.
Our lawyers are expertly qualified professionals chosen for their alignment with our vision and client base – all possessing the distinctive LXA DNA. Certain subjects require thorough research and expanded knowledge. By deepening our focus, we position ourselves as the premier law firm renowned for knowledge and expertise in specific domains. Our specialized attorneys immerse themselves in their respective fields daily, granting them the necessary knowledge advantage to counsel our clients effectively. Consequently, they often earn recognition as prominent experts in their areas. LXA has dedicated significant focus to the highlighted fields.
- Venture capital and startups
- Product counterfeiting
- Fraud en asset recovery
- Asbestos
- Franchising
- Project development
Cross border expertise
LXA established a international network comprising top-tier law firms, all unified by our shared values and rigorous standards. Our frequent and close collaboration with these firms provides you with access to local specialists and comprehensive international expertise.
PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate/ M&A
Our Corporate / M&A Team serves enterprises and investors, and is expert in all aspects of business law. We evaluate contracts and structures, and advise on all possible questions relating to corporate law. The team mainly specializes in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital transactions and private equity transactions.
Employment
Our team primarily advises companies, company officers and HR managers on both standard and more complex employment law issues. When the situation so requires, we advise on those issues, negotiate settlements or litigate. We are active in all sectors and have in-house specialist knowledge on reorganizations, mergers and takeovers, mass layoffs, executive officer issues, employment conditions, employee participation, international contracts and collective labour agreements
Intellectual property/IT & Privacy
Intellectual property rights are among your company’s biggest assets. That’s why you need the best possible protection for your brands, designs, software and innovations. Our Intellectual Property/ICT and Privacy Team takes the right pragmatic approach to the optimal protection and monetization of your intellectual property rights. We are also specialized in litigating in this area, both in court and administrative proceedings before the intellectual property agencies.
Insolvency & restructuring
Our Insolvency Law and Restructuring team has years of experience at both the national and international levels, and the right knowledge to safely steer all stakeholders through bankruptcy, suspension of payments or restructuring. We can deliver the advice that you are looking for, whether you’re a managing director, shareholder, supervisory director, pledgee, mortgagor or employee.
Public and Real Estate
Development, management and leasing of commercial property all fall under the government’s sphere of control. By bundling our knowledge, we are able to advise and litigate on aspects of dealing with the government, like spatial development, construction law, environmental law, commercial tenancy law and government liability.
Our team serves all parties: municipal authorities, enterprises, project developers, property owners, housing corporations, homeowners’ associations and property managers.
Litigation and arbitration
Our litigation team represents enterprises, institutions, executives, and shareholders in business conflicts. Our team is specialized in litigating in civil court, and has extensive experience in disputes before judges, the Netherlands Arbitration Institute, the ICC International Court of Arbitration, and the Netherlands Board of Arbitration for the Construction Industry. We give clear and transparent advice with a sharp focus on results.
Commercial contracting
Properly recording agreements with your clients, suppliers, partners or customers is the basis for good business management. We have extensive knowledge of and experience in drafting, reviewing and terminating (international) contracts. In addition, we have extensive experience in litigating disputes related to the (defective) performance and/or termination of (international) contracts. This concerns both (emergency) proceedings that are submitted to a judicial authority for resolution, and proceedings in which the opinion of an (international) arbitration institute is sought.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Intellectual Property/IT & Privacy | Thomas Berendsen | thomasberendsen@lxa.nl | +31 6 283 43 189 |
Corporate/M&A | Carel Henderson | carelhenderson@lxa.nl | +31 6 542 22 962 |
Insolvency & Restructuring | Willem Berendsen | willemberendsen@lxa.nl | +31 73 700 36 00 |
Litigation & Arbitration | Daan Folgering | daanfolgering@lxa.nl | +31 6 233 04 779 |
Litigation & Arbitration | Nina Meuwese | ninameuwese@lxa.nl | +31 6 382 25 937 |
Commercial Contracts | Herman Knotter | hermanknotter@lxa.nl | +31 6 283 32 645 |
Public & Real Estate | Tim Segers | timsegers@lxa.nl | +31 73 700 36 00 |
Public & Real Estate | Peter Huijbregts | peterhuijbregts@lxa.nl | +31 6 295 81 994 |
Employment | Peter de Boer | peterdeboer@lxa.nl | +31 6 515 09 875 |
Employment | Debbie van de Laar | Debbievandelaar@lxa.nl | +31 6 115 93 598 |
Employment | Brigitte Vleer | brigittevleer@lxa.nl | +31 6 115 97 923 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Thomas Berendsen | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Willem Berendsen | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Daan Folgering | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Carel Henderson | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Peter Huijbregts | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Herman Knotter | Partner | View Profile | |
Mrs Nina Meuwese | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Tim Segers | Partner | View Profile | |
Mrs Brigitte Vleer | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Peter de Boer | Partner | View Profile | |
Mrs Debbieq van de Laar | Partner | View Profile |