Jones Day is highly sought-after on cross-border cases particularly within the energy, chemical and industrial sectors. Particular areas of focus include ESG and greenwashing issues. Practice head Gerjanne te Winkel handles a wide range of disputes from shareholder litigation to takeover battles, ESG-related claims, directors’ and professional liability issues and tort claims. Yuri Wehrmeijer is noted for his work in injunction proceedings, while Jonathan Bakker focuses on commercial litigation and class actions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Jones Day’s practice stands out for its pragmatic and thorough approach. The team consistently delivers clear, actionable advice at impressive speed, without compromising on quality or depth.'
- 'Their legal expertise is matched by an ability to communicate effectively across different levels which makes collaboration seamless and efficient.'
- ‘Jonathan Bakker stands out - he is my main point of contact, sets the strategic direction, and coordinates the work of his colleagues with clarity and precision.'
- 'Jonathan Bakker's style is highly effective: focused, pragmatic, and intellectually sharp. He combines deep legal expertise with a clear and direct communication style, which makes working with him both efficient and reassuring.’
- ‘One of the top things Jones Day's commercial litigation practice does is make you feel like you're their only client. They work hard, fast, and efficient on our matter in a way that tells us we're incredibly important.’
Key clients
- AbbVie
- Nippon Cargo Airlines Co. Ltd.
- The bankruptcy trustees of Scotch and Soda B.V.
- PVH Corp.
- Stichting Pensioenfonds FrieslandCampina
- Mace Management Services B.V.
- Heuvel Vastgoed B.V.
- Fetim B.V.
- Gavita International B.V., Hawthorne Gardening B.V., Hawthorne Lightning B.V.
Work highlights
Represented Nippon Cargo Airlines in €600m+ antitrust follow-on litigation proceedings relating to the air cargo cartel.
Represented PVH in litigation relating to its brand Tommy Hilfiger against its exclusive distributor in Spain and Portugal.
Represented Heuvel Vastgoed in defense against claims launched by the National Iranian Oil Company regarding the enforcement of a property in Rotterdam that previously belonged to the National Iranian Oil Company.
Practice head
Gerjanne te Winkel
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Bakker; Yuri Wehrmeijer