Ranking
19 March 2026

Brinkhof once again recognized as a top firm in Chambers Europe 2026

The Chambers and Partners Europe 2026 rankings were published today. This annual guide highlights the leading legal teams in each practice area, based on independent research and client feedback.

This year, six of our practice groups are again ranked in Band 1. In addition, our Competition/European Law practice has moved up to Band 2. In total, fifteen of our partners are individually ranked, including five in Band 1.

There are also several changes in the individual rankings this year. Gregor Vos has been promoted to Band 1 and Koen Bijvank has moved up to Band 3. Eliane de Vilder is now listed as Senior Statespeople. Two lawyers are newly ranked: Fleur Folmer (Band 5) and Teun Burgers (Up and Coming).

We thank our clients for their feedback and congratulate all colleagues who are recognised in this year’s rankings.

Firm Rankins

  • Intellectual Property: General – Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright –  Band 1
  • Intellectual Property: Patent –  Band 1
  • TMT: Data Protection – Band 1
  • TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing – Band 1
  • TMT: Media – Band 1
  • TMT: Telecommunications – Band 1
  • Competition/European Law – Band 2

Individual Rankings

Competition/European Law
Pepijn van Ginneken Band 1

Intellectual Property: General – Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright
Gregor Vos – Band 1
Fleur Folmer – Band 5

Intellectual Property: Patent
Richard Ebbink – Senior Statespeople
Mark van Gardingen – Band 1
Daan de Lange – Band 2
Koen Bijvank – Band 3
Jan Pot – Band 4

TMT: Data Protection
Quinten Kroes – Band 1

TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing
Eliane de Vilder – Senior Statespeople
Wieke van Angeren – Band 2
Teun Burgers – Up and Coming

TMT: Media
Remy Chavannes – Band 1
Dorien Verhulst – Band 3
Anke Strijbos – Up and Coming

TMT: Telecommunications
Quinten Kroes – Band 1

For the full list of rankings and more information, see here.

 

Some client testimonials we are very proud to share:

"Brinkhof combines in-depth knowledge with practical advice. The team realizes that there is a commercial reality alongside the legal reality"

Chambers & Partners - Europe Guide 2026

"Brinkhof is extremely strong in file knowledge, always prepares very well, which means there are few surprises and their attitude is often extremely sympathetic and respectful."

Chambers & Partners - Europe Guide 2026

"Brinkhof's team is incredibly legally savvy, direct and collaborative"

Chambers & Partners - Europe Guide 2026

"Brinkhof is extremely strong in file knowledge, always prepares very well, which means there are few surprises and their attitude is often extremely sympathetic and respectful."

Chambers & Partners - Europe Guide 2026

"Brinkhof's personal touch and care for our matters is second to none. Once the team is involved in a matter, I feel more at ease."

Chambers & Partners - Europe Guide 2026

"Armed with significant cross-border expertise, Fleur Folmer is well placed to represent clients from the fashion, retail and consumer goods sector on pan-European trade mark matters. She offers particular strength in enforcement and prosecution cases. "

Chambers & Partners - Global Guide 2026

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