De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek

Excelling in acting for defendants in major class actions, De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek's mass claims team works closely with the firm's other practice areas such as data privacy, competition, employment and ESG to advise on complex technical disputes. The team is well versed in handling high-profile cases and claims as well as cases involving international aspects. Class actions for damages involving alleged data privacy infringement are a key area of success for the team. Practice head Machteld De Monchy leads the team from Amsterdam and is an expert in handling mass claims and follow-on competition litigation. She is also noted for her pro bono work, where she often handles class actions for underrepresented groups as plaintiffs. Dennis Horeman is a strong litigator and has a wealth of experience handling mass claims, while recently promoted partner Marieke Bredenoord-Spoek continues to specialise in class actions, defending large corporates in complex cases. Also noted is Johan Valk, who assists with class actions and cross-border disputes.