Chambers and Legal 500 rankings 2016
In April the most important rankings for lawyers and law firms were published: Chambers and Legal 500. Chambers and Legal 500 research the legal market in detail and gauge the opinions of clients and colleagues. Only the best lawyers and firms are listed. Just like in previous years Hoogenraad & Haak and our lawyers do very well in the rankings. Many thanks to our clients and colleagues for providing us with great feedback!
Chambers Global 2016 (Intellectual Property)
Maarten Haak has noted litigation expertise in several areas, including trade mark, copyright, designs and unfair competition, particularly in the retail and food industries. He recently defended Gaos in a trade mark and domain name dispute against FuelPlaza.
Ebba Hoogenraad is "excellent and quick with her advice. She is service-oriented and kindly updated our internal know-how memo on advertising law," say clients. She is well regarded for her expertise in advertising issues in the food industry.
Daniel Haije specialises in advertising and trade mark infringement and protection issues, and is described by clients as "a very knowledgeable lawyer and very practical in bringing up solutions to solve a case."
Chambers Europe 2016 (Intellectual Property)
"It's a great firm of lawyers with in-depth legal knowledge, who challenge each other to keep improving. Great service in getting back to you quickly, while providing high-quality analysis, followed by pragmatic solutions."
"It's a firm with very accessible lawyers with a high level of expertise, who can translate their IP law knowledge to our business with hands-on advice with which we can work."
Chambers Europe 2016 (TMT: Media)
"Hoogenraad & Haak is widely recognised as the best firm for advertising law in the Netherlands. For me that's because of the unique combination of excellent legal advice and the approachable and likeable key people."
"It's a great firm of lawyers with in-depth legal knowledge, who challenge each other to keep improving. They have great service in getting back to you quickly, while providing high-quality analysis, followed by pragmatic solutions."
Ebba Hoogenraad is a "very empathetic person, enthusiastic and always straightforward and clear," according to clients. She has extensive experience in advertising law. She advised the FNV on the submission of a complaint to the Dutch Advertising Code Committee regarding an education campaign related to reforms in the Dutch healthcare system.
Daniel Haije has a strong focus on advertising litigation. Clients say he "shares our passion for creativity," while others add that he is a "young and talented lawyer, who is thorough and clear in his advice and practical in his solutions." He acted for Suitsupply on a case concerning nudity in an outdoor advertising campaign.
Legal 500 2016 (Intellectual Property)
Maarten Haak leads Hoogenraad & Haak, advertising + IP advocaten’s team, which counts Ahold and Unilever among its clients. Marga Verwoert successfully represented Starsurgical in trade mark litigation concerning a medical appliance. Daniël Haije and Ebba Hoogenraad are recommended.
Legal 500 2016 (Media & Entertainment)
The department at Hoogenraad & Haak, advertising + IP advocaten is led by Ebba Hoogenraad; it represented the FNV in litigation against the Dutch state regarding a state-funded educational campaign that was proven to be imprecise. Other clients include Suitsupply and Garmin.