About

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Van Kaam IP, Media & Privacy is a well-established boutique firm specialising in intellectual property, media and entertainment and privacy law. Founded in 1998, Van Kaam consistently handles the most complex and land mark media law cases in the Netherlands, developed an undisputed reputation and a very loyal client base. Over the years, Van Kaam has built a strong profile as a go-to advisor on challenging privacy or business-critical TMT-related issues.


The firm has a leading reputation for its work in the media sphere, by advising on high-stake fast paced media and entertainment matters, as well as litigating with a particularly strong profile on matters involving freedom of speech, defamation and privacy issues. Van Kaam also has an impressive track record assisting key players from the entertainment industry, as well as array of prestigious names and both public and commercial broadcasters.


The firm is experienced in the drafting and negotiation of major contracts for performing artists, motion pictures, books, DVDs, social media influencers, musicals, theatre shows, and related merchandise. The team also acts for key players from a range of other industries, including food and beverage, fashion, industrial design, and retail sectors, as well as television, film, and production companies, performing artists, photographers, and the opera and ballet industry.

Chambers Review

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TMT: Media - Netherlands
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Band 3
What the team is known for

Van Kaam Advocaten is a media boutique with a strong track record in media litigation. The law firm defends broadcasters in defamation claims, as well as advising companies and private individuals on claims of reputational damage. The team also represents clients in litigious attempts to prevent content being broadcast, as well as in disputes concerning contractual breaches.

Work Highlights

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  • Van Kaam Advocaten represented Evangelische Omroep against the Dutch media authority and succeeded to challenge and reduce the fine issued over a violation of the Dutch Media Act to EUR300,000.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Bertil van Kaam
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Bertil van Kaam
2
Band 2

Bertil van Kaam acts for both claimants and defendants on defamation and reputational damages cases. He also represents clients in contractual disputes, litigation concerning the unauthorised use of image rights in advertisements and attempts to prevent clients broadcasting documentaries.

"Bertil is adedicated lawyer with great passion for his profession and substantive knowledge."

"Bertil van Kaam is a respected name in media law."

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TMT: Media

Bertil van Kaam
2
Bertil van Kaam
2
Band 2

Members

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Jacintha van Dorp

Jurian van Groenendaal

Max Pijlman

Pascal Steijvers

Clients

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AVROTROS

Dutch FilmWorks

Fremantle Productions

RTL Nederland

Senf Theaterpartners

World Press Photo

Industries

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Entertainment

Film and television

Influencers

Opera and ballet

Photography

Public and commercial broadcasters

Theatre and musicals