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Remy Chavannes

Remy Chavannes

Europe 2026

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Brinkhof
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Ranked in 1 practice area

TMT: Media

Netherlands

15 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Remy Chavannes (partner) specialises in copyright, media, privacy and telecommunications law, with a particular focus on internet and media litigation. Major clients include online platforms, broadcasters and publishers, and internet and telecoms providers. Recent cases include litigation about intermediary liability, online defamation, music royalties, hyperlinking, and the 'right to be forgotten'. Remy's practice also covers defamation, reputation protection and commercial image rights.

Career

BA Modern History, Oxford (1997); JD Leiden (2000); Stibbe (2000-2004).

Professional Memberships

AIPPI (member of Programme Committee and Standing Committee on Copyright); IBA; VMC; VvA.

Publications

Co-author of biannual chronicle of law and technology for the Nederlands Juristenblad; regular lecturer on copyright and internet law at postgraduate courses.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

TMT: Media - Netherlands

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Remy Chavannes is one of the top media regulatory lawyers in the Netherlands. He has a strong focus on contentious matters, representing clients in defamation claims, copyright infringements, disputes over jurisdiction and freedom of information litigation. He also advises on online content distribution, performing rights and the right to be forgotten.

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Strengths

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  • Remy Chavannes is everything that you would want your lawyer to be.

    TMT: MediaChambers European Guide

  • Remy Chavannes' broad and deep knowledge of the law is undisputed. He understands our business and has a very down-to-earth approach that works well with both legal and commercial stakeholders.

    TMT: MediaChambers European Guide

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Netherlands

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