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13-05-2025
Maverick Advocaten interviewed by the FD about enforcement of healthcare insurers' duty of care
Diederik Schrijvershof was interviewed by a nationwide financial newspaper about the Dutch Healthcare Authority's (NZa) role in enforcing the statutory duty of care of healthcare insurers. Read more >
24-04-2025
Maverick Advocaten on BNR about the European Commission's fines for Apple and Meta
Cyriel Ruers featured on BNR Nieuwsradio's 'Zakendoen' to discuss the multi-million dollar fines imposed on Apple and Meta for violating the DMA. Read more >
02-04-2025
Maverick Advocaten: ‘Extremely focused and determined’ 'Just the best'
Maverick once again receives high praise from clients in the annual Legal500 and Chambers lawyer guides. Read more >
18-03-2025
Maverick Advocaten in M&A Community on broadening merger supervision ACM
Blog Martijn van de Hel and Cyriel Ruers on the new application of competition rules to M&A transactions. Read more >
13-02-2025
Maverick Advocaten in GCR on sector investigations and discontinuation cartel investigation ACM
Martijn van de Hel was interviewed by Global Competition Review about the Authority Consumer & Market's new sector investigations and the decision to discontinue a cartel investigation. Read more >
18-12-2024
Maverick Advocaten at BNR on competition law enforcement in 2024
Cyriel Ruers featured on BNR's Nieuws Top 150 discussing high fines and other measures taken by authorities. Read more >
13-12-2024
Maverick Advocaten again ranked amongst the top best competition law firms in the Netherlands
Global Competition Review has once again ranked Maverick Advocaten highly in its list of best law firms in the field of competition law. Read more >
05-12-2024
Maverick Advocaten hosts live webinar for Dutch Association of In-House Legal Counsels
Martijn van de Hel and Cyriel Ruers host NGB webinar on current affairs regarding the cartel ban and consumer protection Read more >
29-11-2024
Maverick Advocaten at BNR on the request for forced sale of Chrome by Google
Cyriel Ruers featured as a guest on The Daily Move about possible tech company break-up. Read more >
23-10-2024
Maverick Advocaten on Radar about healthcare caps, healthcare procurement obligations and patient stops
Diederik Schrijvershof and Leah Peeters interviewed about care caps in healthcare procurement. Read more >
30-09-2024
Maverick Advocaten writes about slot misuse in Tijdschrift Vervoer & Recht
Cyriel Ruers and Bas van Os write article on slot misuse enforcement. Read more >
27-09-2024
Maverick Advocaten writes about gun jumping and the standstill obligation in Tijdschrift Ondernemingsrechtpraktijk
Cyriel Ruers and Adriaan Craita wrote an article on the (im)possibilities between signing and approval in M&A transactions. Read more >
06-09-2024
Maverick Advocaten market leader in merger notifications to Authority for Consumers & Markets
Maverick Advocaten has become the specialist in the field of obtaining approval for mergers and acquisitions from the ACM and other regulators. Read more >
05-09-2024
Maverick Advocaten in Het Financieele Dagblad on groundbreaking merger control judgement
Cyriel Ruers interviewed by Het Financieele Dagblad on Illumina/Grail judgement. Read more >
06-08-2024
Maverick Advocaten at BNR on landmark US Google Search ruling
Cyriel Ruers was a guest on BNR Nieuwsradio to comment on 'landmark decision' by US judge. Read more >
05-06-2024
Maverick Advocaten congratulates Youth Sports & Culture Fund on 25th anniversary
Long-term sponsorship offers children equal opportunities in sport and culture. Read more >
28-05-2024
Maverick Advocaten interviewed by Global Competition Review on territorial supply restrictions proposal
Cyriel Ruers in GCR on EZK and seven other member states' proposal to reduce territorial supply restrictions. Read more >
24-05-2024
Maverick Advocaten in Het Financieele Dagblad on multi-million fine Mondelez for restricting parallel trade
Cyriel Ruers was interviewed on the implications of the fine imposed by the Commission on Mondelez for cutting up the internal market. Read more >
13-05-2024
Maverick Advocaten interviewed by Pont Data & Privacy about anti-steering investigation into Apple and Alphabet
Cyriel Ruers in conversation with Pont Data & Privacy about fees for agreements made outside app stores. The topic concerned compliance with the DMA and possible defenses that Apple and Alphabet may invoke. Read more >
22-04-2024
Maverick Advocaten in debate with Martijn Snoep (ACM) on legal privilege
At the VVM Spring meeting, Judith Jansen argued that the ACM's approach to the right to legal privilege should be changed. Read more >
15-04-2024
Maverick Advocaten hosts seminar on Aruban competition Law
Martijn van de Hel and Bas van Os review key elements of the new competition rules in Aruba. Read more >
27-03-2024
Excellent Maverick Advocaten rises once again in top Dutch law firms
Team Maverick again receives praising reviews in the Legal500 law guide in the areas of competition law and healthcare/life sciences. Read more >
15-03-2024
Maverick Advocaten scores again in Chambers 2024 ranking
Chambers has once again ranked Maverick Advocaten high on its list of the best Dutch law firms in the field of competition law and healthcare. Read more >
12-03-2024
Maverick Advocaten at BNR on the enactment of the Digital Markets Act (DMA)
Cyriel Ruers was a guest on BNR News Radio in The Daily Move to explain the Digital Markets Act that went into effect on March 7, 2024. Read more >
27-02-2024
Maverick Advocaten in Lexology PRO on new directive against greenwashing
Cyriel Ruers was interviewed by Lexology PRO about the adoption of a new European directive on sustainability claims and misleading product information. Read more >
18-01-2024
New talent at Maverick Advocaten
Maverick is excited to announce that it expands with a home-grown lawyer. Read more >
16-01-2024
Maverick Advocaten authors Chronicle on Unfair Commercial Practices 2020-2022
Cyriel Ruers and Manon Dupont publish Chronicle in Tijdschrift voor Consumentenrecht & Handelspraktijken. Read more >
15-12-2023
Maverick Advocaten again ranked amongst top best competition law firms in the Netherlands
Global Competition Review has ranked Maverick Advocaten highly in its list of best law firms in the field of competition law. Read more >
01-11-2023
Maverick Advocaten launches information portal invalnvwa.nl
Maverick Advocaten launches information portal on Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. Read more >
24-10-2023
Maverick Advocaten in Global Competition Review about dawn raid by ACM
Cyriel Ruers interviewed by Global Competition Review about raid at IT manufacturer. Read more >
26-09-2023
Maverick Advocaten 10 years: Harry Mens TV interview on 'royal' warrant and lack of competition
The Business Class broadcast focused on the 10-year anniversary, the developments in the competition market, and the Maverick Advocaten N.V. royal warrant. Read more >
28-08-2023
Maverick Advocaten expands with experienced lawyer Judith Jansen
Judith Jansen started at Maverick Advocaten in August 2023. Read more >
02-08-2023
Adriaan Craita completes specialisation at King's College London
Adriaan Craita has successfully completed the EU Competition Law Postgraduate Programme. Read more >
01-06-2023
Vifo Act enters into force on June 1, 2023
Mandatory notification for mergers & acquisitions when there is a risk of national security. Read more >
31-05-2023
Maverick Advocaten in Het Parool about online trade in restaurant reservations
Cyriel Ruers interviewed by Het Parool about online trading in restaurant reservations. Read more >
23-05-2023
Maverick Advocaten extends sponsorship Youth Sports & Culture Fund
Youth Sports & Culture Fund offers children equal opportunities in sports and culture. Read more >
08-05-2023
Maverick Advocaten on Thuiswinkel.org with opinion piece on the enforcement of dark patterns
Following far-reaching proposals by the ACM on regulation of dark patterns, Maverick Lawyers wrote an opinion piece on Thuiswinkel.org. Read more >
14-04-2023
Maverick Advocaten: 'a true strategic partner'
Maverick again receives high praise in the Legal500 lawyer’s guide in the fields of competition and healthcare/life sciences. Read more >
12-04-2023
Maverick Advocaten expands with lawyer Mats Reijman
Mats Reijman joins Maverick Advocaten. Read more >
05-04-2023
Maverick Advocaten again calls on NZa in Zorgvisie to enforce duty of care
Diederik Schrijvershof and Leah Peeters have written two blogs for Zorgvisie on the NZa enforcement of health insurers' duty of care/procurement duty. Read more >
27-03-2023
Maverick Advocaten in Global Competition Review about high damages in cartel of cathode-ray tubes
Cyriel Ruers door Global Competition Review geïnterviewd over civiele claimzaak n.a.v. het beeldbuizenkartel. Read more >
20-03-2023
Maverick Advocaten scores again in Chambers 2023 ranking
Chambers has once again ranked Maverick Advocaten high on its list of the best Dutch law firms in the field of competition law and healthcare. Read more >
27-02-2023
Maverick Advocaten at BNR on limiting the resale of concert tickets
Cyriel Ruers was called in by BNR to comment on the news that Ticketmaster allows the resale of concert tickets exclusively through its own platform. Read more >
22-02-2023
New talent at Maverick Advocaten
Maverick Advocaten is excited to announce that it expands with a home-grown lawyer. Read more >
31-01-2023
Maverick Advocaten in M&A Community with an update on the Investment Screening Bill
In view of the impending enactment of the Investment Screening Bill, Maverick Advocaten wrote a new blog for M&A Community. Read more >
30-01-2023
Maverick Advocaten in Global Competition Review about new launched investigations by Dutch Competition Authority in pharmaceutical sector
Cyriel Ruers interviewed by Global Competition Review on three new ACM investigations in pharmaceutical sector. Read more >
17-01-2023
Maverick Advocaten in Global Competition Review about new partner Cyriel Ruers
Launch of Cyriel Ruers attracts media attention. Read more >
09-01-2023
Maverick Advocaten expands with new partner Cyriel Ruers
Cyriel Ruers has joined Maverick Advocaten as a partner as of 1 January 2023. Read more >
19-12-2022
Maverick Advocaten again ranked amongst top-5 best competition law firms in the Netherlands
Global Competition Review again has ranked Maverick Advocaten high in the list of best law firms in the field of competition law. Read more >
13-10-2022
Maverick Advocaten lectures at Grotius Academy competition law
Diederik Schrijvershof teaches part of the specialist course in competition law at Grotius. Read more >
14-09-2022
Maverick Advocaten launches FDI information portal: wetvifo.nl
Maverick Advocaten opens information portal on the Investment Screening Bill. Read more >
31-08-2022
Maverick Advocaten in Zorgvisie on NZa supervision of health insurers’ duty of care
Diederik Schrijvershof was interviewed by Zorgvisie about the NZa's supervision of health insurers' duty of care. Read more >
12-07-2022
Maverick Advocaten looks back on successful Top Gun event
Aftermovie, photos and enthusiastic reviews of our Top Gun movie event. Read more >
20-06-2022
Maverick Advocaten organizes Top Gun event in Tuschinski
Private film show Top Gun: Maverick in beautiful movie theatre Amsterdam enormous success. Read more >
13-05-2022
Maverick Advocaten extends sponsorship Friendship Sports Centre
Amsterdam children with a disability can play sport unlimitedly due to the Friendship Sports Centre. Read more >
19-04-2022
Maverick Advocaten on the market power of retailers in the agri-food sector and sustainability in the agricultural and food supply chain
Diederik Schrijvershof and Tess Heystee have written an article titled "Sustainability in the agricultural and food supply chains and the market power of retailers: an unhappy marriage. Can competition law offer a solution?" for the Tijdschrift voor Agrarisch Recht. Read more >
13-04-2022
Maverick Advocaten: 'amongst the top firms in competition law and clearly on the ball'
Maverick again receives high praise in the Legal500 lawyer’s guide in the fields of competition and healthcare/life sciences. Read more >
29-03-2022
Maverick Advocaten in Globe on the new Block Exemption for Distribution Agreements
Martijn van de Hel discusses the main changes in the Block Exemption for the assessment of distribution agreements. Read more >
25-03-2022
Maverick Advocaten in Watchdog about dawn raids at carmakers
Martijn van de Hel was interviewed by PaRR about the dawn raids in the automotive sector. Read more >
18-03-2022
Maverick Advocaten scores again in Chambers 2022 ranking
Chambers has once again ranked Maverick Advocaten high on its list of the best Dutch law firms in the field of competition law and healthcare. Read more >
02-03-2022
Maverick Advocaten in podcast series Academie voor de Rechtspraktijk
Martijn van de Hel and Diederik Schrijvershof discuss current affairs in competition law. Read more >
28-02-2022
Maverick Advocaten in Global Competition Review about fifth consecutive million fine for Apple
Diederik Schrijvershof interviewed by GCR about the showdown between the ACM and Apple. Read more >
23-02-2022
New talent at Maverick Advocaten.
Maverick Advocaten is excited to announce that it expands with a home-grown lawyer. Read more >
19-01-2022
Maverick Advocaten ranked amongst top best competition law firms in the Netherlands
Global Competition Review has ranked Maverick Advocaten high in the list of best law firms in the field of competition law. Read more >
20-12-2021
Maverick Advocaten on railway competition: a monopoly without a dominant position for NS?
Martijn van de Hel and Adriaan Craita write an article for the journal Mededingingsrecht in de Praktijk concerning the implications of the annulment of the fine that the ACM imposed on NS. Read more >
28-09-2021
Maverick Advocaten litigates again on behalf of De Nederlandse ggz against inadequate long-term care rates
The Dutch mental health community's battle against healthcare offices for realistic rates for good mental healthcare is not over yet. Read more >
02-09-2021
Maverick Advocaten in De Jurist on ACM’s Sanoma/Iddink decision
Diederik Schrijvershof was asked by De Jurist to comment on the conditional approval by ACM (Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets) of Sanoma’s acquisition of Iddink. Read more >
25-08-2021
Maverick Advocaten expands
Maverick Advocaten is excited to announce that it expands with a home-grown lawyer. Read more >
18-08-2021
Maverick Advocaten in financial newspaper about investigations regarding competition in container shipping industry
Diederik Schrijvershof has been interviewed by the leading Dutch financial newspaper about the dramatic price increase in the global container shipping industry. Read more >
04-08-2021
Maverick in the press regarding Essent deal
Martijn van de Hel and Adriaan Craita are mentioned on Advocatie.nl in relation to the acquisition of Essent's wholesale activities by Eneco. Read more >
20-07-2021
Maverick Advocaten in NRC on €19,5 million ACM-fine for Leadiant
Diederik Schrijvershof was interviewed by NRC on the ACM’s fine for Leadiant for abuse of a dominant position. Read more >
22-04-2021
Maverick Advocaten blog about the review of ‘killer acquisitions’ for M&A Community
Diederik Schrijvershof and Paul Breithaupt wrote for M&A Community about the development concerning the call of the European Commission to refer 'killer acquisitions' for assessment. Read more >
15-04-2021
Maverick Advocaten: 'an excellent choice if you require competition law advice'
Maverick received this and more favorable testimonials in the latest edition of lawyer guide Legal500. Read more >
01-04-2021
Maverick Advocaten is expanding its team with associate Adriaan Craita
Adriaan Craita joins Maverick Advocaten as per 1 April 2021. Read more >
23-03-2021
Maverick Advocaten ranked high in Chambers Europe
Lawyer guide Chambers rewarded Maverick Advocaten once again with high rankings for both competition law and healthcare. Read more >
09-03-2021
Maverick Advocaten features in worldwide guide of top lawyers in healthcare
Diederik Schrijvershof and Martijn van de Hel are featured in the international guide Who's Who Legal of top notch healthcare lawyers. Read more >
04-03-2021
Maverick Advocaten ranked amongst top-5 best competition law firms in the Netherlands
Global Competition Review has ranked Maverick Advocaten high in the list of best law firms in the field of competition law. Read more >
24-02-2021
New associates at Maverick Advocaten
Team continues to grow with talents trained by ourselves. Read more >
12-01-2021
Maverick Advocaten on the enforcement by ACM of the Unfair Commercial Practices in the Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Act
Diederik Schrijvershof discusses the Act in the Nederlands tijdschrijft voor Europees recht. Read more >
21-12-2020
Maverick Advocaten in Global Competition Review on ACM's investigation into payment apps
Martijn van de Hel was interviewed by GCR about ACM's investigation into users’ freedom of choice regarding payment apps on smartphones. Read more >
15-12-2020
Season’s greetings & Friendship Sports Centre
Due to COVID-19, no Christmas cards but instead a sponsorship for Friendship Sports Centre. Read more >
01-10-2020
Martijn van de Hel in evofenedex news flash about cooperation on sustainability
Contribution in digital newsletter entrepreneurs association evofenedex about ACM Guidelines on sustainability agreements. Read more >
14-09-2020
Maverick Advocaten in Trouw, BD, Gooi and Eemlander, Zorgvisie and NRC on preliminary relief proceedings against care administration offices regarding long-term-care rates
A lot of media attention for the preliminary relief proceedings of the Dutch Mental Healthcare Association and its members against care adminsitration offices for inadequate long-term care rates 2021. Read more >
13-08-2020
Maverick Advocaten responds in Global Competition Review to ACM's conditional approval for merger Omring en Vrijwaard
Diederik Schrijvershof has been asked by Global Competition Review to respond to ACM's approval under conditions. Read more >
14-07-2020
Maverick Advocaten responds in Global Competition Review to ACM Sustainability Agreements Guidelines
Diederik Schrijvershof has responded in Global Competition Review to ACM’s new draft Sustainability Agreements Guidelines. Read more >
03-07-2020
Maverick Advocaten in F1Maximaal.nl on competition in Formula 1
Martijn van de Hel was requested by F1Maximaal.nl to comment on Mercedes team leader Toto Wolff’s multiple shareholdings in competing car manufacturers and Formula 1 teams. Read more >
06-05-2020
Maverick Advocaten speaks at NGB webinar about crisis cartels during COVID-19
Martijn van de Hel spoke about competition rules and state aid during COVID-19 at a webinar for the Professional Association for In-House Counsel on 23 April. Read more >
24-04-2020
Maverick Advocaten: ‘the perfect board room lawyer, because their knowledge of competition law is above any doubt’
Maverick once again received praising reviews in the lawyers guide Legal500 in the field of competition, healthcare, technology, media and telecoms. Read more >
20-03-2020
Maverick Advocaten in Mr-online on relaxation of competition rules in Corona period
Martijn van de Hel wrote a column for Mr-online about the relaxation of the competition rules in Corona period. Read more >
19-03-2020
''Flourishing competition boutique'' once more at the top of Dutch law firms
Chambers has again ranked Maverick Advocaten high in the list of best Dutch law firms in the field of competition law and in healthcare. Read more >
16-03-2020
Maverick Advocaten in media on market power in the telecom sector
Martijn van de Hel has been interviewed by Financieel Dagblad and Tweakers about the nullification of the ACM decision to open up KPN's and VodafoneZiggo's networks to competitors. Read more >
27-02-2020
Maverick Advocaten cracks tough nuts in Zorgvisie on proposed prohibition of healthcare mergers
Diederik Schrijvershof and Ramesh Kaushik have written a blog for Zorgvisie on the recent proposal of the Dutch minister De Jonge. Read more >
14-02-2020
Maverick Advocaten engaged for European investigation by Luxembourg government into territorial supply restrictions
Martijn van de Hel and Annabel Kingma assisted Elvinger Hoss Prussen together with other international firms with research into restrictions on parallel trade. Read more >
23-01-2020
Maverick Advocaten ranked again amongst best competition law firms in the Netherlands
Global Competition Review has ranked Maverick Advocaten again in the GCR 100 list of the best law firms in the field of competition law. Read more >
15-01-2020
Maverick Advocaten in RTL Nieuws, Hart van Nederland and the Volkskrant on forensic care preliminary relief proceedings against the State
Large amount of media coverage on the preliminary relief proceedings by eight forensic care providers against the Custodian Institutions Agency (DJI). Maverick Advocaten represents these care providers. Read more >
19-12-2019
Maverick Advocaten in Franchise & Recht on franchise and competition
Martijn van de Hel has written an article for the Franchise & Recht journal on the developments in franchise agreements in competition law. Read more >
25-11-2019
Maverick Advocaten in Dutch newspaper on preliminary relief proceedings on low tariffs forensic care
Maverick Advocaten has been interviewed by Dutch newspaper Het Parool on the preliminary relief proceedings initiated by Inforsa (Arkin) and several other mental health care providers regarding to too low tariffs for forensic mental healthcare. Read more >
20-11-2019
Maverick Advocaten in Dutch newspaper on ACM and competition fines
Martijn van de Hel has been interviewed by NRC Handelsblad about ACM’s effectiveness as a cartel watchdog. Read more >
18-11-2019
Maverick lectures at Grotius Academy competition law
On 13 November Diederik Schrijvershof lectured at the Grotius Academy for competition law. Read more >
23-10-2019
Maverick Advocaten in De Standaard on investigations into Big Tech
Martijn van de Hel was interviewed by De Standaard about the investigation in the US into the distortion of competition caused by Google. Read more >
11-10-2019
Leah Peeters wins thesis award
Leah’s thesis on competition law protection of self-employed persons wins award. Read more >
17-09-2019
Maverick Lawyers cycles with Jeugdfonds Sport
The team of Maverick Advocaten had a sportive day with a cycling clinic of Jeugdfonds Sport. Read more >
09-09-2019
Martijn van de Hel in De Telegraaf on possible Ministerial approval of the PostNL/Sandd merger
Martijn van de Hel has been interviewed in newspaper De Telegraaf about the extraordinary nature of the possible approval of a merger between PostNL and Sandd by the Minister of Economic Affairs. Read more >
29-08-2019
Maverick Advocaten expands with home-grown lawyers
Maverick Advocaten is excited to announce that it expands with two home-grown laywers. Read more >
19-08-2019
Maverick Advocaten in NRC about damage claim of Consumer Association against Philips
Martijn van de Hel has been asked by NRC to comment on the proceedings initiated by the Consumer Association against Philips, due to her participation in the Carthode Ray Tube cartel. Read more >
15-05-2019
Maverick Advocaten and the National Foundation for Elderly at Circus Sijm
The team of Maverick Advocaten in cooperation with the National Foundation for Elderly has experienced a great day with the residents of nursing home Leo Polak at the circus show of Circus Sijm. Read more >
29-04-2019
Maverick Advocaten again attracts praise in Legal500 ranking
The international research agency Legal500 has ranked Maverick Advocaten again high on the list of top law firms in the Netherlands. Read more >
22-03-2019
Maverick Advocaten in Dutch business magazine Quote on follow-on claim against Heineken
Maverick Advocaten has been interviewed by Dutch business magazine Quote about a follow-on claim pursued by a Greek brewery against Heineken Read more >
12-03-2019
''Flourishing competition boutique'' rises again in ranking of top Dutch law firms
Chambers has ranked Maverick Advocaten again higher on the list of best law
firms in the Netherlands in the field of competition law, healthcare and telecom. Read more >
28-02-2019
Maverick Advocaten enriches team with home-grown lawyers
Maverick Advocaten is excited to announce that it expands with a home-grown laywer. Read more >
15-01-2019
Maverick Advocaten ranked again amongst top competition law firms Netherlands
Global Competition Review has ranked Maverick Advocaten again in the GCR 100 list of best Dutch law firms in the field of competition law. Read more >
07-01-2019
Martijn van de Hel in Magna Charta Magazine on developments in competition law
Martijn van de Hel has been interviewed by Academie voor de Rechtspraktijk about important developments in competition law. Read more >
03-01-2019
Maverick Advocaten discusses the notion of a “cross-border interest” in the Journal for Public Procurement Law
Martijn van de Hel published an article on the notion of a “cross-border interest” in the Journal for Public Procurement Law. Read more >
18-12-2018
Maverick Advocaten again among best lawyers in healthcare sector
Martijn van de Hel and Diederik Schrijvershof have been chosen by the Zorgvisie journal as the two best competition lawyers law in the healthcare sector. Maverick has therefore maintained the excellent score that it received in 2017. Read more >
14-09-2018
Maverick Advocaten contributes to guide on Competition Litigation
Martijn van de Hel has contributed to the International Comparative Legal Guide to: Competition Litigation 2019. Read more >
02-08-2018
Maverick Advocaten in Politico on Commission investigation Digital Single Market
Maverick Advocaten has been interviewed by Politico about an ongoing investigation into a potential infringement of competition rules by American film studios Read more >
19-07-2018
Martijn van de Hel and Maarten Haak discuss Coty judgment in Dutch intellectual property journal
Martijn van de Hel and Maarten Haak (Hoogenraad &
Haak) have
written an annotation in a Dutch intellectual property journal about the Coty
judgment which states that a supplier may prohibit his distributors from
selling via online market places. Read more >
12-07-2018
Maverick Advocaten on competition law and sports: fair play also applies to sports associations
Martijn van de Hel has written an article for Mededinging in de Rechtspraktijk on competition law in sports. The article concludes that sports associations and sponsors should guard against unnecessarily restricting the commercial activities of sportsmen and sporting clubs. Read more >
22-06-2018
Maverick Advocaten speaks at the Benelux Trademarks Congress
Martijn van de Hel spoke about the developments in the area of trademarks and competition law at the Benelux Trademarks Congress. Read more >
25-05-2018
Interview with Martijn van de Hel about the impact of the Netherlands commercial court on competition procedures
Martijn van de Hel has been interviewed by the international competition news agency Parr about the consequences of the foundation of the Netherlands Commercial Court (NCC). Read more >
01-05-2018
Maverick Advocaten in M&A Community on gun jumping
Diederik Schrijvershof wrote a blog for M&A Community concerning the record fine the European Commission imposed on Altice. Read more >
30-04-2018
Maverick Advocaten in Zorgvisie Magazine regarding healthcare procurement process
Diederik Schrijvershof explains in Zorgvisie Magazine what healthcare insurers must do in order to comply with the covenant to establish an independent healthcare contracting dispute resolution authority in 2018. Read more >
16-04-2018
Maverick Advocaten higher in ranking Legal500: ‘fast, well-connected and very alert’
Legal500 praises Maverick’s excellent position in the field of competition law. Read more >
12-03-2018
''Flourishing competition boutique'' again at the top of Dutch law firms
Chambers has again ranked Maverick Advocaten in the list of best Dutch law firms in the field of competition law. Read more >
09-03-2018
Maverick Advocaten in FD about ACM’s oversight efforts regarding (expensive) prescription drugs
Diederik Schrijvershof provided his opinion in an article in Het Financieele Dagblad about the heightened attention of ACM for producers of prescription drugs and abuse of dominance. Read more >
06-03-2018
Maverick Advocaten lectures at University Leiden
Maverick Advocaten presented a lecture on "Abuse of Dominance" at the University of Leiden Read more >
14-02-2018
Maverick Advocaten speaks about ACM’s and the European Commission’s oversight efforts regarding expensive prescription drugs
Diederik Schrijvershof reacts to a key priority of ACM in 2018-2019: prices of prescription drugs. Read more >
13-02-2018
Maverick’s opinion on ACM supervision in Het Financieele Dagblad
Martijn van de Hel and Diederik Schrijvershof in FD on ACM supervision. Read more >
07-02-2018
Maverick Advocaten ranked again amongst best competition law firms Netherlands
Global Competition Review has ranked Maverick Advocaten again in the GCR 100 list of best law firms in the field of competition law. Read more >
14-12-2017
Maverick Advocaten speaks about competition law and cooperatives
Diederik Schrijvershof speaks at a symposium of the Dutch Council for Cooperatives about competition law and cooperatives Read more >
07-12-2017
Maverick Advocaten in Dutch newspapers on impact Coty ruling on selective distribution and online marketplaces
Martijn van de Hel was interviewed by Dutch national newspapers het Financieele Dagblad, De Telegraaf and NRC Handelsblad on the consequences of the judgement of the European Court of Justice in the Coty case. Read more >
30-11-2017
Maverick Advocaten in action during sports day Jeugdsportfonds
Maverick showed its sporty side in the Youth Sports Fund Amsterdam & Partners sports day. Read more >
29-09-2017
Maverick Advocaten speaks at Dutch association for competition law
On 28 September 2017 Diederik Schrijvershof spoke about the application of competition law in the healthcare sector at the Dutch association for competition law (Vereniging voor Mededingingsrecht or VvM). Read more >
14-09-2017
Maverick Advocaten in Mediaforum on judicial review of ACM market analysis decisions
A team of Maverick Advocaten published an article in Mediaforum on the developments of the case law by the CBb in relation to market analysis decisions of ACM. Read more >
12-09-2017
Maverick Advocaten speaks at Annual Conference on Developments in Competition Law
On 5 October 2017 Martijn van de Hel will be one of the speakers at the 15th Annual Conference on Developments in Competition Law. Read more >
09-08-2017
Maverick Advocaten reacts to decision to lower revenue thresholds regarding concentrations in healthcare
In a response to the consultation, Maverick Advocaten made propositions for a more effective review of concentrations in healthcare by the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets Read more >
24-07-2017
Maverick Advocaten in leading Dutch newspaper on German car cartel
Maverick Advocaten was interviewed by the leading Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf on the German car cartel. Read more >
18-07-2017
Maverick Advocaten and the National Foundation for Eldery aboard the MS de Jordaan
The team of Maverick Advocaten and the National Foundation for Eldery have experienced a great day with 85 eldery people aboard the MS de Jordaan. Read more >
30-05-2017
Diederik Schrijvershof listed as one of the best lawyers in healthcare
Zorgvisie, a professional journal, has chosen Diederik Schrijvershof as one of the best lawyers in the field of healthcare. Read more >
13-04-2017
Legal500: Maverick ‘easily competes with the larger firms’
Legal500 acknowledges Maverick’s strong position on Dutch legal market for competition law. Read more >
11-04-2017
‘’Flourishing competition boutique’’ continues to rise in top Dutch law firms
Chambers has ranked Maverick Advocaten again higher on the list of best law firms in the Netherlands in the field of competition law. Read more >
17-02-2017
Maverick Advocaten lectures at Leiden University
On 17 February Maverick Advocaten lectured competition law at Leiden University. Read more >
17-01-2017
Maverick included in GCR 100
Maverick has again been included in the GCR guide to the world's leading competition law and economic practices. Read more >
16-12-2016
Two experienced lawyers join the ranks of Maverick Advocaten
Mattijs Bosch and Tim Raats will be joining Maverick Advocaten on 1 January 2017. Read more >
22-11-2016
Maverick Advocaten has relocated and risen to a great height
In light of the rapid growth of our firm we have relocated to Barbara Strozzilaan 360 in Amsterdam (Zuidas). Read more >
19-10-2016
Maverick Advocaten speaks about joint purchase of expensive prescription drugs
On 13 October 2016 Diederik Schrijvershof spoke about the (im)possibilities for joint purchasing of expensive prescription drugs at the congress Consequences for transparency by add-on registration in 2017, organised by MEI Zakelijke Bijeenkomsten. Read more >
01-09-2016
Maverick Advocaten expands with six new talents
Maverick Advocaten is excited to announce that it strengthens its team with three lawyers and three paralegals. Read more >
20-07-2016
Maverick Advocaten in national newspaper following truck cartel
Maverick Advocaten was interviewed by Dutch national newspaper NRC on record fine imposed by the European Commission on participants of the truck cartel. Read more >
13-06-2016
The Maverick Fly Swatter in response to ACM’s anti-cartel campaign
Maverick Advocaten introduces the Maverick Fly Swatter in response to the campaign 'Cartels never go unnoticed' of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM). Read more >
02-05-2016
Maverick Advocaten rises again in ranking of top Dutch law firms
The leading international lawyers guide Chambers & Partners has ranked Maverick Advocaten again higher on the list of best law firms in the Netherlands in the field of competition law and telecoms. Read more >
14-04-2016
Legal 500: Maverick Advocaten ‘new household name’
The prestigious international lawyers guide Legal500 ranked Maverick Advocaten higher again on the list of top law firms in the Netherlands in the field of competition law, telecoms and healthcare. Legal500 says that Maverick Advocaten is ‘the new kid on the block but has enough power and energy to become a household name’. Read more >
05-02-2016
SEO and Maverick Advocaten conduct research on Dutch Competition Act for Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport
At the request of the Ministry of Health, SEO and Maverick Advocaten will conduct research on the possibilities for cooperation between first-line healthcare providers. The report is expected to be published in the summer of 2016. Read more >
20-01-2016
Maverick Advocaten included in GCR 100 guide
Maverick Advocaten included in GCR 100, the guide to the world's leading competition law and economics practices. Read more >
03-11-2015
Maverick Advocaten launches portal www.ecommercesectorinquiry.com
The portal will provide companies with all the necessary information on the antitrust competition inquiry of the European Commission into the e-commerce sector in the European Union. Read more >
06-05-2015
Maverick Advocaten again recommended by Chambers
After previously being recommended by Global Competition Review and Legal500, Maverick Advocaten has now also been classified by prestigious international lawyers guide Chambers & Partners as a Recognised Practitioner. Read more >
14-04-2015
Maverick Advocaten one of the top law firms in the Netherlands
Legal500 and Global Competition Review have included Maverick Advocaten in the list of top law firms in the Netherlands in the field of competition law. Read more >
26-02-2015
Maverick Advocaten expands further
Jos Gielen joined Maverick Advocaten as an associate on 1 March 2015. Read more >
28-11-2014
Maverick Advocaten in the news
On 27 November 2014 a Dutch news bulletin interviewed Maverick Advocaten about a motion approved by the EP to break up internet companies like Google. Read more >
05-09-2014
Strengthened Maverick Advocaten looks back on successful first year
Maverick Advocaten looks back on a successful first year. With the arrival of Charlotte Eijberts as of 1 September 2014 Maverick Advocaten further expands. Read more >
22-08-2014
Interviews Maverick Advocaten with GCR on the industrial-laundry cartel, the Streamlining Act, energy auctions and the banking sector
Diederik Schrijvershof has been interviewed by GCR on the industrial-laundry cartel, the Streamlining Act, energy auctions and recommendations of ACM to stimulate competition in the banking sector. Read more >
07-05-2014
Diederik Schrijvershof among the most promising lawyers in Europe
Diederik Schrijvershof is among the 40 best up-and-coming lawyers in Europe who have been included for the first time Chambers. Read more >
22-04-2014
Maverick Advocaten publishes overview recent Dutch case-law cartel damage claims
Maverick Advocaten has published an overview of recent Dutch case-law dealing with cartel damage claims. Read more >
20-03-2014
Interview Maverick Advocaten in GCR
Global Competition Review interviews Maverick Advocaten on the intended acquisition of cable operator Ziggo by Liberty Global (UPC). Read more >
12-03-2014
Maverick expands office set up once more
Increasing demand for its services has once again led Maverick to expand its office organisation as from March 1st. Read more >
04-03-2014
Maverick Advocaten lectures at Utrecht and Leiden University
Maverick Advocaten lectures competition law at Utrecht and Leiden University. Read more >
04-03-2014
Diederik Schrijvershof speaker at EVO Seafreight congress
On 14 March 2014 Diederik Schrijvershof will speak at the EVO Seafreight congress. Read more >
24-10-2013
Maverick strengthens its office set-up
The legal practice at Maverick has grown so fast that it was necessary to significantly strengthen the office set-up. Read more >
05-09-2013
Maverick in the news
An interview with Maverick Advocaten has been published in the Global Competition Review. Read the complete article here. Read more >
30-08-2013
Boutique law firm for competition law and regulation opens its doors
Today Maverick Advocaten N.V. (‘Maverick’) opens its doors on Amsterdam’s Zuidas. Maverick is the first boutique law firm in the Netherlands to focus exclusively on advising and representing clients in matters concerning competition law, economic regulation and consumer rights. Read more >