Maarten is an experienced litigator with in-depth knowledge of Dutch procedural law. In recent years, he has played a leading role in defending major tech companies in some of the largest class actions currently pending in the Netherlands. Trained as a Supreme Court litigator, Maarten combines profound expertise in Dutch procedural and civil law with a deep understanding of key issues in data and privacy law. He has a strong grasp of complex topics of procedural law such as appellate law and international litigation, as well as theories of damages for breaches under the GDPR. Maarten has extensive court experience at all levels of the Dutch national courts.

With 10 years of experience in Supreme Court litigation, Maarten has worked on dozens of cases across a wide range of areas, including several that resulted in landmark decisions by the Dutch Supreme Court.

Maarten also has a broad academic background. Before becoming a lawyer, he obtained a PhD in Classical Latin. He regularly teaches at De Brauw's in-house training program for associates, covering topics such as international litigation, and he frequently speaks at client events.