BarentsKrans ranked in IP STARS from Managing IP
We are pleased to share that Jaap Bremer has once again been recognised in the latest Managing IP – IP STARS rankings. In addition, Jan Jacobi has been recognised as a Rising Star
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BarentsKrans represents ToolGen in proceedings concerning CRISPR therapy Casgevy
ToolGen is escalating its international patent dispute over the CRISPR therapy Casgevy with new proceedings, including in the Netherlands. BarentsKrans is representing ToolGen in this case, which concerns patent infringement and validity within genome editing technology.
BarentsKrans awarded silver ranking in IAM Patent 1000
BarentsKrans has once again achieved a Silver ranking in the IAM Patent 1000. This allows BarentsKrans to maintain its leading position in the field of patent law worldwide.
BarentsKrans strengthens its Public Law & Regulatory practice with Jan de Heer
With the arrival of Jan de Heer, BarentsKrans is further expanding its public law, regulatory and enforcement practice.
The Legal 500 2026: Independent Recognition of Our Sector Expertise
The Legal 500 published its 2026 rankings. This year, BarentsKrans has been recognised in seventeen practice areas, including three high rankings within the industry focus.
Chambers Europe 2026 Rankings: BarentsKrans strengthens its position
We are proud of our recognition in ten practice areas and of the individual rankings awarded to fifteen of our specialists.
Top rankings in Chambers Global for Corporate / M&A and Litigation: Mass Torts
This year, the firm raises the bar even further: the Corporate/M&A team and the Mass Litigation team have surged into the very top tier, with Chambers Global awarding both teams a prestigious Band 1 ranking.
Joost Fanoy appointed new Managing Partner of BarentsKrans
BarentsKrans has appointed Joost Fanoy as its new Managing Partner, effective 1 January 2026. Together with Michiel Martin and operations director Cosima Stroeve, he will form the executive board.
BarentsKrans ranked Band 1 again in Chambers FinTech Legal Guide 2026
BarentsKrans is proud to be once again recognised as Band 1 in this annual list of leading law firms and lawyers.
New office, new energy: Jesse Zijlma and Arno Voerman look back on first year in Amsterdam
Managing partner Jesse Zijlma and FinTech partner Arno Voerman reflect on the first year, discussing the motivations, the development of the team and the practice, and their ambitions for the future.
BarentsKrans welcomes Meltem Koning-Gungormez as a partner
As of 1 November 2025, Meltem Koning-Gungormez will join BarentsKrans as a partner, based in the firm’s Amsterdam Zuidas office.
BarentsKrans appoints in-house talent Anne-Rieke Brons-van der Linden and Tom Hoyer as partners
Anne-Rieke Brons-van der Linden and Tom Hoyer will join BarentsKrans’ partner group as of 1 July 2025. With their expertise and enthusiasm, they will strengthen the corporate law practice and the litigation practice