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What the Team is Known For

Pels Rijcken is a reputable telecommunications specialist law firm that also has a notable presence in data protection matters. The law firm acts for a wide range of clients from the public and private sectors, advising on matters that range from disputes relating to the 5G roll-out in the Netherlands to data protection investigations and breaches. The team has a strong contentious practice, representing clients in class actions around data privacy and disputes concerning the right to be forgotten. It also handles non-contentious matters, advising on telecommunications licensing matters and data protection regulations. Team members are experienced in technology sector mandates, advising on the IT aspects of developing new apps and on technology licensing disputes.

Work Highlights

Pels Rijcken advised the Data Privacy Stichting on the data protection aspects of a Dutch class action lawsuit against Meta relating to infringements of the Dutch Data Protection Act, as well as GDPR and cookie rules in the Telecoms Act.

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TMT: Telecommunications - Netherlands

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What the Team is Known For

Pels Rijcken is a reputable telecommunications specialist law firm that also has a notable presence in data protection matters. The law firm acts for a wide range of clients from the public and private sectors, advising on matters that range from disputes relating to the 5G roll-out in the Netherlands to data protection investigations and breaches. The team has a strong contentious practice, representing clients in class actions around data privacy and disputes concerning the right to be forgotten. It also handles non-contentious matters, advising on telecommunications licensing matters and data protection regulations. Team members are experienced in technology sector mandates, advising on the IT aspects of developing new apps and on technology licensing disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Pels Rijcken represented the Dutch Authority for Digital Infrastructure in all proceedings regarding the Dutch national radio auction.

Strengths

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Pels Rijcken has in-depth knowledge of data protection law. The team is easy to reach and responds quickly and appropriately.

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Pels Rijcken has extensive knowledge of various fields, allowing the team to provide sound, integrated advice. In addition, the team knows our organisation very well, so its advice is well suited.

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The lawyers at Pels Rijcken always think proactively and listen carefully to the client's needs. Client wishes are paramount and solutions are developed accordingly.

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Pels Rijcken handles complex cases in teams comprising various disciplines, enabling the lawyers to take an in-depth and multidisciplinary approach to each case.

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Notable Practitioners

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Gerrit-Jan Zwenne
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Gerrit-Jan Zwenne
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Gerrit-Jan Zwenne is one of the leading experts in the Netherlands for data protection matters. He is a popular choice with both public and private sector clients, advising them on investigations into data protection breaches and privacy infringements. He also has notable experience representing clients in disputes relating to the right to be forgotten and in class actions alleging the unlawful provision of data to third parties.

Gerrit-Jan Zwenne is a very experienced lawyer who has a good overview of the data privacy field and is not afraid to take a firm position, which is highly appreciated in more complex matters.

Gerrit-Jan Zwenne has in-depth knowledge of privacy law and remains practical and strategic.

Gerrit-Jan Zwenne is an important person in the data protection field.

Gerrit-Jan Zwenne is a one-of-a-kind lawyer who combines accurate knowledge about data privacy law with a pragmatic translation to real-life matters.

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Arnoud Boorsma
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Arnoud Boorsma
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Band 2

Arnoud Boorsma is trusted by a number of telecommunications and media regulators to assist with both advisory mandates and contentious proceedings. He is also sought out by governmental bodies.

My esteem for Arnoud Boorsma is very high.

Arnoud Boorsma has a helicopter view of cases.

Arnoud Boorsma scores highly on all counts as he prioritises service and possesses extensive knowledge of administrative law. He has a very pleasant personality and is an excellent litigator.

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Jeroen Naves
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Jeroen Naves
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Jeroen Naves advises clients on the IT aspects of developing new apps and on matters involving AI. He also represents clients in licence disputes, and has experience at the crossover between technology regulations and data protection matters, assisting technology sector clients with data exchange regulations and security issues.

Jeroen Naves is very service-oriented, responds to questions swiftly and needs little background information because he knows all the documents. He is also good at devising a negotiation strategy.

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TMT: Data Protection
Gerrit-Jan Zwenne
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Gerrit-Jan Zwenne
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TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing
Jeroen Naves
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Jeroen Naves
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Arnoud Boorsma
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Arnoud Boorsma
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