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Lindenbaum is pleased to announce that Sophie Gilliam has joined the firm, initially as Counsel.
Sophie Gilliam
With Sophie’s arrival, Lindenbaum further expands its capabilities in competition litigation, class-action lawsuits, and complex commercial disputes.
Sophie was admitted to the Dutch Bar in February 2007 and has nearly 20 years of experience in antitrust litigation. Throughout her career at leading law firms, she has advised and represented both plaintiffs and defendants in some of Europe’s most significant follow-on competition damages cases, including matters relating to road bitumen, industrial bags, air cargo, trucks, elevators and escalators, sodium chlorate, candle wax, beer, ethylene, and comparison shopping services.
Her expertise, strategic insight, and international perspective will be of great value to our clients, and we are delighted to welcome her to the firm.
Expanding the team with young talent
In addition, Lindenbaum is pleased to welcome the arrival of colleagues Caroline van ‘t Groenewout (paralegal), Lea Englisch (paralegal), Alexander Breugelmans (intern), and Nimorika Sekhri (intern).
Managing partner Damiën Berkhout commented:“We are very happy to have this new influx of talent at the firm”. “Sophie is an experienced, reputable, and excellent lawyer, and someone who will help us further expand our competition litigation practice in particular. At the same time, young talent has also joined us, which fits perfectly with our strategy to continue building the firm, including by training new lawyers.”
Do not hesitate to contact the experts at Lindenbaum. Our lawyers have served as litigators in various leading class actions in the Netherlands and Europe. We look forward to discussing your case.
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