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Provided by Jacqueline Schaap
Practice Areas
Jacqueline Schaap is a compelling litigator who has notched up more than 30 years of courtroom experience, specialized in IP and media law. She focuses on copyright and design protection, IP and media contract law, trade marks, advertising, media, publishing and unlawful press publications (defamation). She is called a very practical lawyer, who has a clear vision but also keeps in mind the commercial interests. Jacqueline is approachable, fast and very down to earth. The advice will be clear and not longer than necessary. No fuzz. She has been a member of the Disciplinary Appeals Tribunal of the Dutch Bar Association for 5 years and joined the Supervisory Committee of the Amsterdam Bar in April 2021 as vice-president and will become the president in April 2022. Her clients include publishers, producers, broadcasters, a museum, trademark owners, retailers and (product)designers.
Chambers Review
Europe
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 Schaap often acts for clients on copyright infringement cases. She also represents clients in trade mark infringement proceedings and neighbouring rights matters.
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Provided by Chambers
"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."
"Jacqueline Schaap is extremely hard-working and very collaborative, and never hesitates to be of support even in the most difficult cases and issues."
"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."
"Jacqueline Schaap is extremely hard-working and very collaborative, and never hesitates to be of support even in the most difficult cases and issues."