BarentsKrans‘ mass litigation practice represents claimants on a range of collective redress matters in regulated sectors including technology and energy. The practice is jointly led by Martijn van Maanen and William Schonewille. Van Maanen leads on private enforcement and securities litigation, regularly acting on behalf of group representatives and claim organisations in assignment model cases. Schonewille is well-versed in handling finance-related contentious matters and represents plaintiffs in class actions involving banking and securities law. Competition-related claims are handled by Joost Fanoy.
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Testimonials
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- ‘BarentsKrans are simply smart, result-driven and reliable lawyers, which is not always easy to find.’
- ‘Joost Fanoy is an excellent choice of counsel.’
- ‘William Schonewille is a highly intelligent and focused attorney who is a leader in complex cases with several law firms involved. The team of BarentsKrans is very responsive and at the point whenever and wherever needed.’
- ‘Working together with William Schonewille gives you the assurance needed to focus on the matters which really count. William is a real relief when it comes to litigation and strategic thinking.’
- ‘The firm devotes means and energy to follow the developments of class action legislation across the EU and internationally.’
- ‘William Schonewille is very dedicated and cutting edge in class action matters.’
Key clients
- Claims Funding Europe
- Equilib
- Macedonian Thrace Brewery
- Stichting Massaschade & Consument
- Pensioenvoldoen
- SECC / Elevator Cartel
Work highlights
Represented the interests of several hundred corporations in seeking compensation from the members of the air cargo cartel.
Represented Stichting Elevator Cartel Claims (SECC) in follow-on civil claims for damages brought by a large number of victims of the European cartel.
Represented Stichting Consumenten Competition Claims (SCCC) in a multibillion case against Apple.
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Practice head
Martijn van Maanen; William Schonewille
Other key lawyers
Joost Fanoy