Chambers Review
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TMT: Media - Netherlands
What the Team is Known For
Van Kaam Advocaten is a media boutique with a strong track record in media litigation. The law firm defends broadcasters in defamation claims, as well as advising companies and private individuals on claims of reputational damage. The team also represents clients in litigious attempts to prevent content being broadcast, as well as in disputes concerning contractual breaches.
Strengths
Van Kaam Advocaten is a very thorough, experienced law firm of integrity where the lawyers really feel responsible for their client. The team is very committed to its clients.
The team dives deep into the issues and always comes up with hands-on and usable solutions. The lawyers are really friendly and capable people with great passion for their job.
Van Kaam Advocaten has a dedicated approach to legal matters that defines its result-driven outcomes. You can depend on the team.
The lawyers at Van Kaam Advocaten really know their way around media law.
The lawyers are fast, reliable and have broad knowledge of our business. They are always reachable, with perfect knowledge of complex situations.
Work Highlights
Van Kaam Advocaten represented AVROTROS in preliminary injunction proceedings against X and its digital advertising platform regarding allegations of unlawful statements in its TV programme.
Notable practitioners
Bertil van Kaam acts for both claimants and defendants on defamation and reputational damages cases. He also represents clients in contractual disputes, litigation concerning the unauthorised use of image rights in advertisements and attempts to prevent clients broadcasting documentaries. He also offers regulatory advice on major media projects.
Bertil van Kaam has impressed me by being a very knowledgeable and highly experienced lawyer and strong strategic partner. He has a hands-on approach and is very responsive and driven.
Bertil van Kaam is a great lawyer who is highly skilled.
Bertil van Kaam has a very sharp eye for details.
Bertil van Kaam is an experienced lawyer who is very dedicated and good at his work.