“Maverick Advocaten N.V.‘s EU and competition team is regarded as ‘extremely hands-on’ and ‘thinks in possibilities rather than constraints’. The ‘excellent team members’ are led by Martijn van de Hel who is ‘not afraid to take a stand’, regulatory litigation specialist Diederik Schrijvershof who has experience assisting clients in sectors including agriculture, healthcare and life sciences, and the ‘commercially savvy’ Cyriel Ruers who joined from Allen & Overy LLP in January 2023.”
So says leading international research firm Legal500, which again ranked Maverick Advocaten higher in its list of Dutch law firms in the fields of EU and competition law en healthcare and life sciences.
The mentions of Martijn van de Hel in the list of “elite leading individuals” and Cyriel Ruers as “next generation partner” in the field of competition law were continued, as were the mentions of Diederik Schrijvershof and Martijn van de Hel in the healthcare and life sciences sector.
Legal500’s ranking is based on recommendations from clients, in-house counsels and other lawyers. Comments from the market included:
‘Maverick has a wealth of experience in competition law and their hands-on, practical approach and swift response times makes them a great partner to work with.’
‘They have great know-how of the niche ACM market.’
‘This practice is distinct for its unwavering client dedication, deep industry knowledge and agile problem-solving abilities. When we face a problem, we call Diederik Schrijvershof or one of his excellent team members to brainstorm on tactics and practical problem-solving.’
‘Compared to other firms, Maverick is extremely hands-on and thinks in possibilities rather than constraints.’
‘The standout quality of the individuals I collaborate with at this practice is their adaptability and responsiveness. What sets them apart from competitors is their ability to swiftly understand evolving market dynamics and tailor their legal strategies accordingly. This team’s agility and dedication to staying ahead of industry trends ensure we receive high-quality advice.’
‘Collaboration with the team at Maverick is great. They are flexible, responsive and pragmatic. ’
‘Their knowledge is up to date and they are always willing to act as a critical sounding board.’
‘Strong legal professionals with a realistic view.’
‘We have had immense advantage of the network that Maverick appeared to have to involve stakeholders in benefit of our case.’
‘They give teams personal attention and are easy to get in touch with.’
All partners at Maverick Advocaten are recognised specialists, according to Legal500. Legal500 writes about them:
‘Martijn van de Hel and Cyriel Ruers are very knowledgeable, are commercially savvy and are not afraid to take a stand.’
‘Martijn is an easy accessible partner who is energetic, hands-on and on the ball. He gives confidence that the case is in good hands. We trust him he and his team to go the extra mile. ’
‘Diederik Schrijvershof and Annabel Kingma excel in providing practical solutions. Their collective ability to navigate complexity and provide timely insights truly differentiates them in the legal field.’
‘Diederik Schrijvershof has an incredible drive combined with outstanding knowledge of the industry and the process that has to be managed.’
Earlier this year, Maverick Advocaten also received high rankings in Global Competition Review and Chambers.
We regard these rankings as an important appreciation from our clients and peers for our work.
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