Comparative Guide
Class Actions
The Netherlands
Damiën Berkhout, Noor Hogerzeil & Dizzy van Duijn
Lindenbaum‘s litigation team is particularly sought-after by plaintiffs for representation in collective actions, follow-on damages claims, M&A litigation and investment disputes. Damiën Berkhout specialises in class actions and competition law litigation and Guido Vergouwen is a go-to for domestic and cross-border shareholder, corporate, and post-M&A disputes. Stefan Tuinenga is a further key contact.
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Key clients
- Stichting Consumer Competition Claims
- Consumentenbond
- Dynamiet Nederland B.V.
- Stichting Ethylene Claims
- Stichting CCS Claims
- Stichting Benadeelden Flexenergie
- Group Casino
- Stichting Eierkartelschade
- Fair Trade Authority Curacao
- Rooms Katholieke Kerk Nederland
Work highlights
Represented the Stichting Consumer Competition Claims in a collective action on behalf of Dutch consumers against Booking.com.
Represented Stichting Gelijkwaardig Herstel in its dispute with the Dutch government regarding the Dutch childcare benefits scandal.
Represented the Stichting Eierkartelschade in a collective claim against the egg purchasing cartel.
Practice head
Damiën Berkhout; Guido Vergouwen
Other key lawyers
Stefan Tuinenga