Mediarecht

Our Amsterdam office advises clients on some of the most significant transactions in Europe, including advising APG Asset Management on the newly formed joint venture with Royal KPN N.V. We have leading practices in, among other areas, Corporate/M&A, Litigation & Arbitration, Real Estate and Restructuring & Insolvency. We have leading practices in, among others, Corporate/M&A, Litigation & Arbitration, Real Estate and Restructuring & Insolvency.

Joran Spauwen is another exceptional member of the team that has in-depth experience advising media clients on data protection regulations and online copyright requirements. Van Loon has experience handling copyright disputes, while Oranje regularly assists with some of the firm’s most prominent cases. He also assists with matters relating to freedom of information, market entry and contractual advice.

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The team is also highly esteemed for its work in the technology sector, advising on outsourcing and procurement agreements, the launch of new platforms, opening new data centres and licensing contracts. Kennedy Van der Laan also represents clients in contentious matters, including disputes with suppliers. It also acts on data privacy matters, advising clients on the use of biometric data and data sharing agreements, as well as representing clients regarding alleged breaches of GDPR. Kennedy Van der Laan also represents clients in telecommunications matters, including disputes on regulations and strategic frequency auctions. Jens van den Brink is regarded as one of the leading media law specialists in the Netherlands, representing social media platforms and major global media corporations.

Kennedy Van der Laan has extensive experience handling high-profile litigation matters for clients within the media and entertainment industry. The firm caters to a diversity of clients, including production companies, streaming services, broadcasters and social media platforms. Hailed for his ‘thorough understanding of media and journalism’, Jens Van den Brink heads the team.

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Kennedy Van der Laan handles a number of high-profile media disputes relating to the publication of misinformation, copyright infringements, defamation claims and advertising litigation. With 180 lawyers, tax advisors, notaries and economists, we offer Dutch and foreign multinationals local and cross-border legal and tax advice. Known in the market for our innovative, pragmatic approach, we help clients seize opportunities, mitigate risks and resolve complex business, legal and tax issues. weblink was the first Dutch law practice to join a multinational network and create an integrated civil, fiscal and notarial practice. Relying on a close-knit team of over 6,000 locally qualified lawyers around the world, we are uniquely positioned to guide clients in their cross-border endeavors and help them achieve their business objectives. OrganisationThe Netherlands is judicially divided into eleven judicial districts (regions), the jurisdictions of the courts.