Pepijn van Ginneken
Partner
Pepijn is a partner at Brinkhof and specialises in competition law, EU law and regulated markets. He represents both national and international clients in proceedings before the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM), the European Commission, and Dutch and European courts. Pepijn has extensive experience litigating and presenting arguments in numerous cases at the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Specific expertise on digital markets
Pepijn has specialist expertise in digital markets, particularly in areas such as telecommunications, media and platforms. He also advises clients on antitrust litigation matters, including class actions on a regular basis. His clients include well-known companies such as Google, GoFundMe, Expedia, KPN, Eurofiber, Toshiba, MOL, Vattenfall, Heineken and Diageo. Many of his cases involve multisided platforms, high-tech products, new economy services, licensing or the refusal of licences, standardisation, IP strategies, network access, and the abuse of dominant positions.
"He has very good availability, makes time for me when needed, and provides practical and sensible advice."
Chambers & Partners - Europe Guide 2026"He is fantastic and a valuable adviser."
Chambers & Partners - Europe Guide 2026"He is one of the best. "
Chambers & Partners - Europe Guide 2026"Pepijn van Ginneken is exceptional - a genuine market leader. He possesses a rare and highly effective blend of thorough legal expertise and commercial sensitivity."
Chambers & Partners - Europe Guide 2026
"Pepijn van Ginneken is one of the leading lawyers in the Netherlands for defending clients in abuse of dominance and cartel cases. He has further experience representing claimants in high-profile follow-on damages actions, as well as assisting clients with appeals against authority decisions. He also acts on merger control filings and competition questions concerning standard essential patents.
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"Pepijn van Ginneken is very approachable, knowledgeable and has excellent commercial awareness."
Chambers & Partners - Europe Guide 2026"Pepijn van Ginneken, leading the team, is the epitome of calm and reliable counsel backed by deep subject matter expertise."
Legal 500"Pepijn van Ginneken has worked with us for a long time and is a calm and reassuring presence."
Legal 500"With Pepijn van Ginneken you know you are in safe hands and your case will be dealt with in a professional manner."
Legal 500"With Pepijn van Ginneken you know you are in safe hands. He has vast knowledge of relevant cases within the telecoms sector and is a pleasure to work with, ensuring all required information is delivered on time and keeping you up to date on all relevant information."
Legal 500Experience & ancillary activities
Pepijn is a member of the Editorial Review Board of Oxford Competition Law and serves on the Bar Exams Committee. He has also taught competition law at esteemed institutions such as Leiden University, University College London and the Grotius Academy.
In 2020, Pepijn received the Client Choice Award in the ‘Competition & Regulated Markets’ category. He studied at Leiden University, Sciences Po Paris, and Columbia University. Pepijn was admitted to the Dutch bar in 1996.
Some of the cases Pepijn van Ginneken has handled:
- representing companies in national and international merger cases such as the national telecoms operator KPN;
- representing online platforms such as Google in various investigations by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM);
- representing clients such as Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in national and international abuse of dominance proceedings;
- representing defendants in cartel damages cases before Dutch courts, including in the steel cartel and the paraffin wax cartel;
- representing companies, such as Vattenfall, in cartel and regulatory proceedings.
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