TMT: Telecommunications
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 2
Email address
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+31 20 674 1000Chambers Review
The firm is well-regarded by clients from the telecommunications sector. The team is well regarded for advising on regulatory matters, such as frequency auctions and the transition to fibre networks. It works closely with the firm's outstanding corporate department to assist with transactions and commercial agreements in the IT and telecommunications sectors. Team members also have experience in data protection mandates, advising on data sharing, compliance with GDPR regulations and interactions with the Data Protection Authority. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The lawyers advised KPN on its joint venture with APG to roll out fibre to over 1.2 million households in the Netherlands, with an investment from APG worth a total EUR440 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm provide hands-on advice that is practical and to the point."
"The lawyers are very flexible and creative in adapting to changing circumstances."
"The firm provide hands-on advice that is practical and to the point."
"The lawyers are very flexible and creative in adapting to changing circumstances."
Notable Practitioners
Nicole Wolters Ruckert offers notable expertise in data protection mandates, advising clients on responses to data breaches, compliance with GDPR and Schrems II regulations and data sharing, including as part of criminal litigation.