The international research agencies Legal500 and Chambers have once again ranked Maverick Advocaten highly in the list of best Dutch law firms in the fields of EU and competition, healthcare and life sciences and food. The rankings are based on recommendations from clients, in-house counsel and other lawyers. Legal500 says of Maverick:
- ’Maverick’s “extremely focused and determined” team has strong expertise in advising on the full range of competition matters.’
- ‘Maverick has an established track record in representing mental health care entities, medical device companies, and GPs before the Dutch Healthcare Authority, often in litigation relating to public procurement.’
- ‘Boutique firm Maverick specialises in competition law, and the team combines this expertise with 'excellent knowledge of the food sector.’
- ‘It has a strong focus on food law, food safety, and recalls, and possesses significant expertise in cases involving the NVWA (Dutch Food and Consumer Safety Authority).’
We also received the "client satisfaction accolade" from Legal500; this award is given to a select number of firms that score exceptionally high in the areas of client service and client experience. The research agencies also received the following enthusiastic reactions, among others:
- ‘They have unique knowledge in the field of competition law. They are specialists, just the best.’
- ‘Maverick clearly is an authority in the Netherlands with respect to competition law.’
- ‘Experienced, no nonsense, dedicated, trustworthy and just doing what they have to do.’
- ‘Maverick offers really pragmatic, commercial advice as an additional layer on top of sound intellectual legal advice.’
- ‘What I like about the Maverick team is that I can call at any time, and get advice on the spot without caveats it's like having a conversation with a specialist who works with me.’
- ‘Maverick has an incredible personal approach. The reply time is very short and the team is super knowledgeable.’
- ‘We value Maverick's focus, sector knowledge and relationships with the various key players in the regulatory and governing bodies.’
Legal500 and Chambers also received positive feedback about Maverick's lawyers:
- ‘The “extraordinary” Martijn van de Hel is well versed in acting for clients in investigations before the ACM and the European Commission.’
- ‘Martijn Van de Hel is a great guy to work with. He has the knowledge, ability and skills to unravel and solve the most complicated situations.’
- ‘Martijn Van de Hel feels like he's on my team intellectually, emotionally and commercially. He commits to me when he's advising, as if I'm the only and most important client that he's had.’
- ‘Diederik Schrijvershof is “an outstanding professional” with an excellent reputation for assisting clients in the agriculture, healthcare, life sciences and transport sectors.’
- ‘Diederik Schrijvershof has a lot of knowledge of our specific business, and is able to provide handson, practical advice.’
- ‘Maverick has intimate knowledge of competition (and unfair commercial practices) issues in the agrifood chain. Diederik Schrijvershof and Cyriel Ruers are in the lead here; both are very knowledgeable and approachable.’
- ‘Diederik Schrijvershof and Judith Jansen are highly skilled and can quickly turn theory into practical solutions.'
- ‘Judith Jansen has helped us well, having the great ability to determine the matters at hand thoroughly and to the essence.'
- 'Leah Peeters is an associate that can not easily be overrated. She is very strong on details that make the difference, fast in 'changing lanes' if needed, she aims at the wanted outcome.’
- ‘Annabel Kingma and Leah Peeters are names to note.’
Maverick Advocaten also recently received excellent reviews in the Global Competition Review and Lexology guides.
We once again consider these listings to be an important recognition of the work of our team by our clients and peers.
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