Exclusively focused on advising plaintiffs, Lindenbaum is a go-to firm for claimants looking for representation in class actions. The team has continued to increase its bench strength with the addition of Guido Vergouwen from AKD, who excels in corporate disputes and is involved in a class action related to the diesel emission scandal. The Amsterdam team is led by founding partner Damien Berkhout, who specialises in large collective action cases, utilising his background in competition law litigation and corporate and commercial disputes. Fellow founding partner Stefan Tuinenga is noted for his experience in handling antitrust collective action claims.
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Testimonials
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‘Lindenbaum combines a wealth of legal knowledge with the skills to apply this knowledge in the best possible way for the client. They are lean, fast, flexible and will find the best solution for their clients. A true gem of a litigation firm in the Netherlands.’
‘Damiën Berkhout is in all likelihood the best litigator for plaintiffs in the Netherlands. Mass actions and cartel damages can be safely trusted to him. He goes straight to the core of the case and always delivers.’
Key clients
- Consumentenbond
- Stichting Vrij Platform Werk
Work highlights
Represented the Consumentenbond in a collective action against three large retailers.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Damien Berkhout
Practice head
Damiën Berkhout
Other key lawyers
Stefan Tuninenga; Guido Vergowun