TMT: Media
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 2
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+ 31 20 723 8900About
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.
Chambers Review
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
- Visser Schaap & Kreijger represented Michel Houellebecq in injunction proceedings against Dutch film producer KIRAC regarding the use of footage of him.
Strengths
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"The team at Visser Schaap & Kreijger are experts in the field and very well informed about our business."
"The lawyers give quick concise advice, to the point, and they understand connected issues to the questions."
"The team are fast and service-oriented."
"The team at Visser Schaap & Kreijger are experts in the field and very well informed about our business."
"The lawyers give quick concise advice, to the point, and they understand connected issues to the questions."
"The team are fast and service-oriented."
Notable Practitioners
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 and press responsibilities.
"Jacqueline is absolutely brilliant, one of the giants in media law; she handles matters with ease because she has a really no-nonsense approach and is very effective."
"Jacqueline is one of the best in the field and also a great, kind and inspiring woman to work with!"
"Jacqueline has a lot of experience in the entertainment business and therefore gives a lot of confidence."
"She is trustworthy and very convincing, with exactly the tone of voice we want from our lawyers in court."
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Members
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Clients
Provided by Visser Schaap & Kreijger
BNN-VARA
DPG Media
Endemol Shine
ITV Netherlands
Mediahuis
RTL
Skyhigh Production
Spinnin' Records
Talpa
Universal Music
Industries
Provided by Visser Schaap & Kreijger
broadcasting
entertainment
film
information
music
publishing
tv