Emiel Jurjens

Copyright / Intellectual property / IP Litigation / Media law / Internet law / Freedom of Speech / Image rights / Free speech Litigation / Fundamental rights litigation.

Emiel represents media and journalists in court in high-profile cases relating to the freedom of speech. He also deals with commercial disputes involving media and cases which relate to intellectual property rights and/or fundamental rights. Emiel is one of the experts advising Dutch and international media and online platforms on media regulation.

Emiel is a part of the renowned media team of Kennedy Van der Laan (2018: Chambers tier 1 and Legal 500 band 1) and is recommended individually in the Legal 500: “Emiel Jurjens is also well rated, especially on account of his track record of winning cases”. He teaches and publishes regularly on subjects including fake news, the right to be forgotten and media regulation.

The Legal 500 EMEA 2020 - Industry Focus: Media and Entertainment - Tier 1

At Kennedy Van der Laan, Jens van den Brink litigates on behalf of national and international media companies, often at the intersection of IP, privacy, and free speech. He also regularly handles entertainment law issues, varying from image rights to format and licensing issues. Emiel Jurjens provides expert advice on media regulation to Dutch and international online platforms. Counsel Christien Wildeman, who has a strong focus on defamation cases, is also recommended.

The Legal 500 EMEA 2019 - Industry focus: Media and entertainment - Tier 1

Kennedy Van der Laan 'has a full spectrum of media knowledge' and a 'clear understanding of ethical issues in media reporting and the EU regulations protecting press reporting'. Team head Jens Van den Brink 'is a smart negotiator and his strategic advice is outstanding. His team brings all aspects you might seek in a media desk. All are great to work with'. Emiel Jurjens is also well rated, especially on account of his track record of winning cases. Counsel Christien Wildeman acts for De Persgroep and is known for her defamation expertise. The team acted for NOS, RTL, and De Persgroep in proceedings before the European Court of Human Rights concerning access to state-held information on the MH17 plane crash.

• Representing a Dutch foundation in a human rights case against the European Union which has gathered international attention (BBC, The Guardian and many others).
  
• Representing a national newspaper in a court case relating to online archives.
• Acting on behalf of a multinational furniture company in a major intellectual property case.
• Representing a public broadcaster in litigation involving a Dutch political party and parliamentarian.
• Acting on behalf of various media in summary proceedings against the European Union.
• Representing (respectively) a national newspaper and a professor in a string of summary proceedings relating to publications about Eritrea.