Europe Netherlands TMT: Media

Brinkhof has a standout reputation across the full range of the TMT sector, in particular offering market-leading expertise in matters concerning data protection, media law and technology regulations. The firm advises on a number of high-profile and contentious data privacy matters, including the right to be forgotten, data breaches, the processing of data of minors and the use of website cookies. Additionally, the firm acts on data exchanges and the use of data in live streaming, as well as advising on regulatory compliance and impact assessments. Brinkhof is a popular choice with media sector clients, representing them in highly publicised litigation concerning disinformation, defamation and freedom of information, as well as disputes relating to jurisdictional issues. The team advises clients on media regulations and drafting contracts. Brinkhof is also highly sought after for IT outsourcing matters, including licensing agreements and contract negotiations, but also in litigation proceedings. The law firm also handles matters in the telecommunications sector, including compliance with both Dutch and EU regulations and the rollout of 5G and broadband networks. Additionally, team members represent clients in licence fee disputes.

Hoogenraad & Haak is a Dutch boutique law firm with a strong focus on advertising law mandates. The team represents clients in a number of contentious advertising matters, such as misleading claims, unfair comparative advertising and permissible exaggeration cases, as well as disputes relating to the use of environmental claims in marketing campaigns. Team members also handle non-contentious advertising matters, including contractual issues and advertisement labelling.

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.

bureau Brandeis is an active media practice representing an array of local and international clients, including well-known publishers, broadcasters and streaming platforms. The law firm often advises clients on regulatory matters and also has a strong focus on contractual mandates, including publishing agreements, sponsorship agreements and advertising contracts. The team assists clients with media licence applications and film distribution mandates, as well as representing clients in contentious cases concerning the right to report. Additionally, team members are experienced in assisting with telecommunications regulations.