TMT: Media
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 2
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Provided by Bird & Bird
Telecoms
The telecoms team has unsurpassed experience in advising clients in areas as fixed, mobile and satellite communications, Data Centres, OTT and Blockchain services on regulation, transactions and contentious matters. The team is known for its extensive expertise in leading multi-jurisdictional compliance projects for international Telecoms providers.
IT & IT Outsourcing
The IT Team provides a full range of legal services for the IT sector (large-scale tech implementation projects and supporting digital transformation, ecommerce and IT dispute resolution) also focusing on innovative tech, such as Blockchain / Bitcoin, AI, Robotics, and the platform economy.
Media
The Media Group is recognized by clients and peers for its wide range of national and international media related matters, both civil law and regulatory. The expertise spans freedom of speech, intermediary liability, advertising, copyright, gaming & gambling, content distribution, supervision and enforcement by regulators, sponsoring, privacy, Freedom of Information Act-related cases, as well as competition.
Data Protection
The Data Protection team has an outstanding reputation in the market for its expertise with regard to complex data protection matters, cross-border compliance, contentious matters, new technologies and the interplay with sector-specific regulation, covering other data regulations such as the AI Act, eIDAS, the DSA, DGA, PSD3, Data Act and various cybersecurity laws.
Chambers Review
Bird & Bird enjoys an outstanding reputation in the telecommunications sector. The firm assists clients with contentious and non-contentious matters regarding the roll-out of the fibre network in the Netherlands, as well as representing clients in litigation concerning access tariffs and obligations. The team advises clients from the technology and telecommunications sectors on compliance with EU telecoms regulations, such as the Electronic Communications Code. Team members act for clients on spectrum auctions and infrastructure issues. In addition to its strength in the telecommunications sector, Bird & Bird represents clients in media sector disputes relating to freedom of information and defamation claims. On the non-contentious side, the team advises on broadcasting and production agreements and applications for licences. Team members additionally assist IT clients with commercial agreements and contract negotiations, as well as with matters involving blockchain technology and e-commerce.
Work Highlights
- Bird & Bird leads a consortium of legal experts involved in the European Commission's European Blockchain Sandbox to advise on regulatory frameworks for innovations in decentralised technology.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We're assisted by team members who all have their specific in-depth knowledge and support each other as one team."
"The lawyers have profound knowledge, which helps to unravel complex matters."
"With Bird & Bird, the cooperation was very smooth; what makes the difference, apart from their expertise, is that they are very well connected to the relevant authorities."
"Bird & Bird are critical to advise us on regulatory obligations, not just in Europe but around the world."
"We're assisted by team members who all have their specific in-depth knowledge and support each other as one team."
"The lawyers have profound knowledge, which helps to unravel complex matters."
"With Bird & Bird, the cooperation was very smooth; what makes the difference, apart from their expertise, is that they are very well connected to the relevant authorities."
"Bird & Bird are critical to advise us on regulatory obligations, not just in Europe but around the world."
Notable Practitioners
Marjolein Geus has an established reputation as one of the leading telecommunications experts in the Netherlands. She has experience advising on spectrum auctions, the fibre network roll-out and infrastructure issues. She additionally represents clients in litigation concerning network access and advises on compliance with EU regulations.
"Marjolein has a very good and in-depth knowledge of international telco law."
"I appreciate her profound knowledge and that she is very service-minded."
"I can't praise Marjolein enough; she is one of the best lawyers I have worked with globally, providing super strategic advice."
Media group co-head Olaf Trojan has a strong focus on representing clients in defamation and liability cases. Additionally, he advises on production rights and freedom of speech matters.
"Olaf is very dedicated and experienced, with excellent results."
Paul Waszink has a strong focus on contentious matters in the telecommunications sector, representing clients in disputes concerning network access and the fibre roll-out in the Netherlands. He also advises on compliance with EU regulations.
"Paul is a great lawyer to work with and helped us perfectly."
"He is a brilliant attorney with the necessary commercial view."
Roelien Van Neck assists clients with a range of non-contentious matters in the technology sector, assisting with contract negotiations and services agreements, as well as advising on matters relating to e-commerce and blockchain technology.
"Roelien is a highly skilled and experienced lawyer who gives excellent to-the-point advice and is very easy to work with."