Hausfeld strengthens its Amsterdam office with senior lateral hire
Amsterdam, 9 March 2026 - Global disputes-only law firm, Hausfeld, is pleased to announce that Nima Lorjé has joined its Amsterdam office as Partner, further reinforcing the firm’s market-leading competition litigation practice. Nima was an active member of the competition and litigation departments of Freshfields, NautaDutilh and Stibbe.
Nima is a seasoned expert in competition damages litigation and public competition law, with a particular focus on antitrust litigation cases before the Dutch civil courts and EU Court of Justice. He has a strong track record of acting for major corporate clients in complex, high-value disputes arising from anticompetitive conduct and his arrival marks a significant strategic addition to the firm.
Commenting on the announcement, Rogier Meijer, Partner at Hausfeld in Amsterdam says:
“We are delighted to welcome Nima to Hausfeld. Nima brings extensive experience in complex competition damages litigation and public competition law. His deep understanding of both claimant and defence strategies will be a tremendous asset to our clients and further strengthens our competition litigation practice in the Netherlands and across Europe."
Nima Lorjé says:
"I am excited to be joining such a highly regarded and excellent team and to contribute to the continued development of the firm's outstanding competition litigation practice. I look forward to working closely with colleagues across the firm to deliver innovative legal solutions and the highest quality of service to our clients."
This closely follows the arrival of Bart Milar, Associate - previously in-house at Wageningen University & Research and Attorney at AD Advocaten who brings experience in commercial and competition litigation, mass claims and collective actions.
Some of the biggest cases handled by Hausfeld Advocaten relate to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store collectives and the Dutch Trucks litigation. With added senior firepower on the ground, Hausfeld can pool resources to champion the rights of its clients in the major EU jurisdictions.
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About Nima Lorjé
Nima specialises in competition law and antitrust litigation. With over 18 years' experience in high-stakes (multijurisdictional) competition damages cases, Nima has litigated cases for a number of (multinational) clients – notably, TKE, H&R, Shell, Total, Exxon, ABB, MAN, Viatris, and Vifor – regarding several competition law infringements in a wide range of industries. His in-depth defence-side experience, provides valuable insights into defence strategies that claimants must address to successfully recoup losses from competition law violations across Europe. In addition, Nima has extensive experience in advising clients on FDI and competition law matters before the European Commission and national competition authorities, including merger control proceedings, cartel investigations and compliance programs.
About Bart Milar
Bart focuses on commercial and competition litigation, mass claims and collective actions. Prior to joining Hausfeld, Bart worked as an attorney at the Environmental Science Group of Wageningen University & Research. Previously, Bart worked at various litigation firms in Amsterdam where he dealt with a wide range of civil law matters including liability proceedings and contractual disputes.
About Hausfeld
Hausfeld is a leading global disputes-only law Hausfeld with offices in the UK, Europe and the US. We resolve complex disputes in the areas of competition, commercial, financial services, environmental, and technology. Hausfeld offers a broad range of complex litigation expertise, often with an international dimension. Hausfeld’s extensive experience with alternative and innovative fee models offers clients a diverse range of engagement options and maximum flexibility in terms of managing their cost exposure.
In 2020, GCR100 recognised that Hausfeld Advocaten had become a significant player in the Netherlands where it stands out with its focus on plaintiff litigation. In 2023, Legal 500 highlighted Hausfeld’s ability to seamlessly operate across jurisdictions through their offices across Europe.
Hausfeld has 170+ lawyers globally, including 50 partners. We are a gender diverse firm over 46% female lawyers and 36% female partners.
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