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Boekx Advocaten

TMT: Media

Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands

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Boekx Advocaten

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TMT: Media - Netherlands

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Boekx Advocaten is a boutique Dutch law firm with expertise in highly publicised media disputes, including representing clients in collective actions and advising both claimants and defendants on the use of privacy law to prevent programmes being broadcast. The team assists clients with the negotiation of licence and production agreements. Team members also act for clients on disputes over false advertising and on issues surrounding image rights infringements.
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Work Highlights

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  • Boekx Advocaten represented Stichting Famula Boni in a defamation lawsuit against Martijn Bolkestein concerning damaging allegations made in relation to Soumaya Sahla and Frits Bolkestein.

Strengths

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  • Boekx Advocaten's responses to my questions are always very quick, so its service level is very high.

    TMT: Media respondentEurope

  • Boekx Advocaten does a great job and shows guts and creativity.

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  • Boekx Advocaten has in-depth knowledge of media and journalism, as well as great strategic insight.

    TMT: Media respondentEurope

  • Boekx Advocaten manages to make complicated cases look simple.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Matthijs Kaaks
    Matthijs Kaaks

    Matthijs Kaaks

    Matthijs Kaaks advises a number of high-profile individuals on defamation claims. He also assists clients with disputes regarding advertising, image rights and the right to information.

    • Matthijs Kaaks offers immediate understanding and is on the same page as us.

      TMT: Media respondentEurope

    • I can reach Matthijs Kaaks anytime. He has handled many cases for me, and with very good results.

      TMT: Media respondentEurope
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  • Otto Volgenant
    Otto Volgenant

    Otto Volgenant

    Otto Volgenant acts for clients on disputes concerning privacy protection, false advertising and defamation issues. His broad clientele includes private individuals, as well as NPOs and NGOs.

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