TMT: Telecommunications
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 2
Chambers Review
Pels Rijcken is a reputable telecommunications specialist firm that also has a notable presence in data protection matters. The law firm acts for a wide range of clients from the public and private sectors, advising on matters that range from disputes relating to the 5G roll-out in the Netherlands to data protection investigations and breaches. The team has a strong contentious practice, representing clients in class actions around data privacy and disputes concerning the right to be forgotten. It also handles non-contentious matters, advising on telecommunications licensing matters and data protection regulations. Team members are experienced in technology sector mandates, advising on the IT aspects of developing new apps and on technology licensing disputes.
Work Highlights
- Pels Rijcken advised the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy in appeal proceedings filed by Inmarsat against the Dutch state after its change of 3.5 GHz spectrum in the National Frequency Plan.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Pels Rijcken's lawyers have thorough knowledge and links to the academic world that we appreciate."
"The team are easy to work with, know the public sector very well, and are always nice to work with."
"Pels Rijcken's lawyers have thorough knowledge and links to the academic world that we appreciate."
"The team are easy to work with, know the public sector very well, and are always nice to work with."
Notable Practitioners
Gerrit-Jan Zwenne is one of the leading experts in the Netherlands for data protection matters. He is a popular choice with both public and private sector clients, advising them on investigations into data protection breaches and privacy infringements. He also has notable experience representing clients in disputes relating to the right to be forgotten and in class actions alleging the unlawful provision of data to third parties.
"Gerrit-Jan is one of the primary authorities in the area of data privacy in the Netherlands."
"We appreciate his strategic thinking and creative application of relatively new legal concepts."
"Gerrit-Jan is not afraid to take a position in this very regulated and difficult area: he's willing and able to come up with practical solutions."
Arnoud Boorsma is trusted by a number of telecommunications and media regulators to assist with both advisory mandates and contentious proceedings.
"Arnoud is a good strategic and very experienced lawyer."
Jeroen Naves advises clients on the IT aspects of developing new apps and on matters involving AI. He also represents clients in licence disputes, and has experience at the crossover between technology regulations and data protection matters, assisting technology sector clients with data exchange regulations and security issues.
"Jeroen is very flexible and always on time; he is very nice to work with."