Class Action Litigation in the Netherlands — Quarterly Updated eBook

Quarterly Updated eBook: Class Action Litigation in the Netherlands

The quarterly updated eBook is a continuously maintained edition, updated every three months to reflect new judgments, legislative developments and changes in Dutch collective redress.

Class Action Litigation in the Netherlands is the first comprehensive account of class action litigation under Dutch law. It provides a systematic and detailed examination of every stage of collective proceedings, including jurisdiction, admissibility, representativeness, litigation funding, the assessment and quantification of damages, and settlement. The analysis incorporates every relevant judicial decision handed down since the introduction of the WAMCA.

From Airbus and Stellantis to Apple, Google and TikTok, the leading judgments are examined in their legal and procedural context, tracing the development of Dutch collective redress and identifying the practical implications for claimants, defendants, their lawyers and litigation funders. Particular attention is devoted to the evolving requirements for admissibility, the role of representative organisations and the judicial scrutiny of litigation funding arrangements.

The Dutch system is also placed in an international perspective, with comparisons to collective proceedings before the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal and class actions in the United States. These comparisons highlight both the distinctive features of the Dutch framework and the challenges shared by different collective redress systems.

Designed as both an authoritative reference work and a practical guide, the book includes comprehensive tables of cases and legislation, a detailed subject index and an English translation of the relevant WAMCA provisions.

The law is stated as at 30 September 2026.

Who This Edition Is For

Class Action Litigation in the Netherlands is an essential reference work for legal practitioners, in-house counsel, judges, academics, litigation funders, claim organisations and policymakers involved in Dutch and European collective redress. Combining comprehensive legal analysis with practical guidance, the book provides the knowledge needed to navigate the increasingly complex landscape of collective litigation under the WAMCA.

Legal practitioners will find a systematic analysis of the procedural and substantive rules governing Dutch class actions, supported by detailed discussions of the relevant case law. The book helps lawyers assess the viability of potential claims, develop litigation strategies, anticipate procedural obstacles and advise clients throughout the proceedings.

In-house counsel will benefit from a clear understanding of the risks associated with collective litigation, particularly in competition, consumer protection, data privacy and product liability disputes. The book provides valuable guidance for assessing litigation exposure, developing defence strategies and evaluating settlement options.

Judges and academics will find a comprehensive examination of the evolving WAMCA jurisprudence, including unresolved legal questions and comparisons with collective proceedings in the United Kingdom and the United States. The book offers a structured framework for understanding judicial developments and contributes to the wider debate on effective collective redress.

Litigation funders and claim organisations will gain practical insights into the requirements for admissibility and representativeness, the scrutiny of funding arrangements, litigation costs, damages assessment and settlement approval. These issues are central to evaluating the legal and commercial feasibility of collective actions and structuring sustainable litigation funding arrangements.

Policymakers and regulators will benefit from a detailed assessment of how the WAMCA operates in practice, the challenges emerging from judicial decisions and the lessons that can be drawn from other jurisdictions. The book provides a valuable foundation for evaluating the effectiveness of collective redress mechanisms and considering future legislative reforms.

For all these professionals, the book brings together legislation, case law, legal analysis and practical considerations in a single, accessible English-language reference work. It saves considerable research time, provides a reliable starting point for complex legal questions and offers insights that are difficult to obtain from individual judgments or fragmented secondary sources. As Dutch collective litigation continues to develop and attract international attention, it is a valuable addition to the professional library of anyone working in this field.

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About the Author

Dr Kees Jan Kuilwijk is an attorney at Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, with more than thirty years of experience in competition law and collective litigation. He holds a PhD, awarded cum laude, from the European University Institute in Florence.