TMT: Media
Netherlands
15 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Jacqueline Schaap
Europe 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
About
Provided by Visser Schaap & Kreijger
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
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Chambers European Guide
TMT: Media - Netherlands
Band 1
Individual Editorial
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.
Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright - Netherlands
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Jacqueline Schaap often acts for clients on copyright infringement cases. She also represents clients in trade mark infringement proceedings and neighbouring rights matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Jacqueline Schaap has a lot of knowledge about our industry.
TMT: MediaChambers European GuideJacqueline is truly top of the market. She combines exceptional legal expertise with outstanding strategic vision and judgement. She is highly pragmatic, solution-oriented and trusted to handle the most complex, high-stakes matters.
TMT: MediaChambers European GuideJacqueline Schaap is an excellent lawyer. She is very knowledgeable and hands-on, and it is a pleasure working with her.
TMT: MediaChambers European GuideJacqueline Schaap is the best. She has a wealth of knowledge that she effectively translates into solutions.
TMT: MediaChambers European GuideJacqueline Schaap is a very skilled and practical lawyer, who is straightforward and always on point. She is easily accessible and gives honest and useful advice. We would not go to anyone else.
TMT: MediaChambers European GuideJacqueline Schaap has a sharp sense of what really matters to the business and always brings a strategic, forward-looking perspective to the table. Her advice is clear, pragmatic and tailored.
Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/CopyrightChambers European Guide
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