About

Provided by Visser Schaap & Kreijger

Composed of highly experienced lawyers, Visser Schaap & Kreijger is a leading firm for media, competition and IP legal advice. Jacqueline Schaap is the firm’s freedom of speech expert who has been involved in pioneering cases regarding defamation, the use of hidden cameras and programme listings. Working with renowned IP expert Dirk Visser, Ms Schaap advises on film contracts and handles disputes relating to television broadcasting. Patty de Leeuwe joined the partnership in 2022 and has a strong practice in IP enforcement and media. Joint founder Paul Kreijger advises on regulation, competition, data protection and electronic media.

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What the Team is Known For

Visser Schaap & Kreijger has a significant media department with a solid offering in defamation and freedom of speech cases, often representing journalists and publishers. The law firm handles a range of contentious matters, including copyright infringement and licensing issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Visser Schaap & Kreijger acted for Mediahuis on a complaint filed by Nedstede Groep on the grounds of defamation and privacy infringement.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jacqueline Schaap SA
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Jacqueline Schaap is regarded as a leading figure in media law. She is particularly popular with journalists and publishers, advising them on disputes concerning defamation, freedom of speech, privacy and press responsibilities.

Beyond her legal advice, she is a wise and prudent adviser throughout the entire process, which is really valuable.

Jacqueline Schaap is a highly skilled lawyer who knows our business very well. She is extremely reliable and persuasive in proceedings.

Jacqueline Schaap is one of the best lawyers I have ever dealt with.

We trust her opinion and highly value her advice. She knows our business through and through.

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Patty de Leeuwe
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Patty de Leeuwe is mandated by notable media clients to advise on defamation and privacy infringement litigation.

Patty de Leeuwe is a very skilled and thorough lawyer with whom we collaborate well and who has a strong understanding of our business.

Patty de Leeuwe is good at what she does.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Jacqueline Schaap
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Patty de Leeuwe
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Members

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Clients

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BNN-VARA

DPG Media

Endemol Shine

ITV Netherlands

Mediahuis

RTL

Skyhigh Production

Spinnin' Records

Talpa

Universal Music

Industries

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broadcasting

entertainment

film

information

music

publishing

tv