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Dispute resolution: class actions

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Brinkhof's class action team builds its practice around assisting international and multinational corporations in multi-jurisdictional class actions and mass claims. Technology-related disputes are a strength of the firm, which often assists technology and internet companies. Litigation specialist Jan Pot leads the team from Amsterdam and is the go-to for follow-on damages class actions. Pepijn van Ginneken has advised clients on cartel damages claims, acting for both claimants and defendants.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘I highly recommend the dispute litigation team at Brinkhof to anyone looking for experienced, knowledgeable, and trustworthy legal representation. I have had the pleasure of working with the team on a variety of cases in this field, and have consistently been impressed with their work and dedication. They are a diverse, likeable, and down-to-earth group of lawyers who really take the time to understand our business and our goals, and develop customised strategies that are tailored to our specific needs.'

  • ‘The lawyers in the team consistently distinguish themselves through their accessibility, commitment to excellence and deep knowledge of the law. Specific mention goes to Jan Pot, who is a particularly great litigator. He is intelligent, strategic, persuasive and well versed in the complexities of the law and the courtroom.'

  • ‘Brinkhof is strategic at every step of an engagement. They work together incredibly well with in-house counsel, and seamlessly leverage a company's resources in their advocacy.’

  • ‘Jan Pot is an exceptional partner. He has such detailed knowledge of both procedure and substantive law. He provides the expertise that sophisticated companies need. I always learn something from him and he always takes less time to do something than anticipated.’

Key clients

  • Google
  • Heineken
  • Toshiba
  • AB Inbev
  • Diageo
  • FedEx
  • Crédit Agricole
  • X

Work highlights

Represented Google in a number of collective claim cases, which concern both follow-on as well as standalone claims.
Represented a number of global brewery groups including Heineken and other large companies in international follow-on damages litigation resulting from the trucks cartel.

Practice head

Jan Pot

Other key lawyers

Pepijn van Ginneken