TMT: Telecommunications
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 2
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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 investigations and compliance. 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 roll-out of 5G and broadband networks. Additionally, team members represent clients in licence fee disputes.
Work Highlights
- Brinkhof advised Google on a remediation plan following the Dutch Data Protection Authority's DPIA of the Workspace cloud services used by government bodies and other public sector entities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Brinkhof's lawyers work in a very structured and detailed way, and then translate this into advice that can be put to good use in practice; they always go the extra mile."
"Brinkhof is our trusted partner because it has top of the bill lawyers; they know us very well so know what kind of advice we are looking for in terms of tone and level of detail. What they produce is always useful."
"The team is very responsive, understanding of our business needs, and always willing to accommodate in case of urgency."
"The lawyers deliver top-notch advice and the depth of their expertise on EU regulation matters is impressive."
"Brinkhof's lawyers work in a very structured and detailed way, and then translate this into advice that can be put to good use in practice; they always go the extra mile."
"Brinkhof is our trusted partner because it has top of the bill lawyers; they know us very well so know what kind of advice we are looking for in terms of tone and level of detail. What they produce is always useful."
"The team is very responsive, understanding of our business needs, and always willing to accommodate in case of urgency."
"The lawyers deliver top-notch advice and the depth of their expertise on EU regulation matters is impressive."
Notable Practitioners
Quinten Kroes is one of the leading data protection and telecommunications lawyers in the Netherlands, with particular experience acting for clients in contentious cases, such as defending data protection enforcement proceedings, and commercial disputes regarding fibre network infrastructure. He assists clients with GDPR compliance, data-sharing regulations and the impact of data protection regulations on streaming. Quinten Kroes also advises on compliance with Dutch and EU telecommunications regulations, as well as representing them in licence fee disputes and matters concerning the 5G roll-out in the Netherlands.
"When we sometimes reach an impasse, Quinten, with his sharp eye and a great source of knowledge, immediately finds a useful angle. His practical advice and sharp tongue are greatly appreciated."
"Quinten is our trusted adviser on European data privacy matters and building relationships with the regulator; we have a fantastic partnership."
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, disputes over jurisdiction and freedom of information litigation. He also advises on online content distribution and the right to be forgotten.
"Remy Chavannes is one of my go-to trusted counsel on the most difficult issues we face as a business in Europe."
"Remy is an excellent lawyer who masters the skill of translating complex international legal questions to easy-to-digest decision trees."
"He is proactive, and I appreciate he understands our business risk appetite, and is capable of delivering under pressure."
"Remy is brilliant and a super-fast, strategic thinker; he has phenomenal subject matter expertise on free speech."
Eliane De Vilder advises clients on IT outsourcing and licensing agreements, as well as representing them in contentious outsourcing mandates.
Wieke Van Angeren assists clients with IT outsourcing agreements and contractual negotiations. Additionally, she advises on GDPR compliance and the delivery of cloud services.
Dorien Verhulst advises media and technology sector clients on litigation concerning the presentation of disinformation, liability for content provided by third-party advertisers and the right to be forgotten.
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