Lotte Oranje

Copyright / Intellectual property / IP litigation / Media law / Online content / Internet law / Freedom of the press / Portrait right/ Freedom of expression litigation / Fundamental rights litigation

Lotte is a senior attorney in our practice group Intellectual Property and Media. She represents national and international media companies and works for newspapers, broadcasting companies, journalists, cable operators and platforms. She regularly litigates and advises in cases concerning press publications and online content, often under high pressure and on short notice.

Lotte studied at the Utrecht Law College. After that, she specialized in intellectual property and media law at the University of Amsterdam, and earned a master's degree in Information Law. Lotte gives courses on internet and law and is one of the authors of the weblog Media Report.

The Legal 500 EMEA 2025 - Industry Focus: Media and Entertainment - Tier 1

Kennedy Van der Laan provides comprehensive legal support to a diverse range of clients in the media and entertainment sector, including production companies, streaming services, broadcasters, and social media platforms. The team handles both contentious and non-contentious matters, with expertise covering defamation law, platform cases, environmental issues, copyright litigation, and regulatory compliance. Jens Van den Brink, head of the practice, specialises in media litigation and provides counsel on a broad spectrum of issues, with a particular focus on free speech, copyright, and digital matters. Other key members include Joran Spauwen, a specialist in content and technology, and Lotte Oranje, who is frequently sought by clients for advice on press publications and online content.

Leading associates

Lotte Oranje

Testimonials

‘Within the Kennedy Van der Laan team, I have worked with Jens van den Brink and Lotte Oranje, both of whom embody the qualities.’

The Legal 500 EMEA 2024 - Industry Focus: Media and Entertainment - Tier 1

Kennedy Van der Laan has extensive experience handling high-profile litigation matters for clients within the media and entertainment industry. The firm caters to a diversity of clients, including production companies, streaming services, broadcasters and social media platforms. Hailed for his ‘thorough understanding of media and journalism’, Jens Van den Brink heads the team. Joran Spauwen is another exceptional member of the team that has in-depth experience advising media clients on data protection regulations and online copyright requirements. Sophie van Loon and Lotte Oranje are also notable. Van Loon has experience handling copyright disputes, while Oranje regularly assists with some of the firm’s most prominent cases.
 

Rising stars

Lotte Oranje

Testimonials

• ‘Jens van den Brink and Lotte Oranje form a good, sharp and solid team in lawsuits. You really want them on a case.’
• ‘Lotte Oranje is down to earth and gives practical advice. She is proactive, realistic on issues and she’s a nice person to work with.’

The Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - Industry Focus: Media and Entertainment - Tier 1

Known for its freedom of speech and internet-related media practice, Kennedy Van der Laan is sought out by Dutch news outlets, broadcasters and production companies for advice on defamation claims and pre-publication reviews. Team head Jens van den Brink represents national and international media companies in free speech, copyright and digital matters. Content and technology specialist Joran Spauwen counsels the firm’s internet platforms and ISP clients on IP and transactional mandates. Counsel in the IP and media practice Sophie Van Loon is a key contact for social media platforms, while senior associate Emiel Jurjens is an integral member of the team when representing clients in litigation proceedings. Associate Lotte Oranje regularly acts for clients in disputes concerning press publications and online content.

Rising stars

Lotte Oranje

Testimonials

• ‘Jens van den Brink and Lotte Oranje take a practical view on matters. Also, they are a good sparring partner for smaller issues. They are down to earth and have good knowledge of the media field and knowhow of jurisprudence. They keep calm in difficult situations.’
• 'If Jens van den Brink is involved, then we know the matter is in good hands. Lotte Oranje is one of the newcomers. She’s a real talent, sharp, engaged and works hard.'
• 'Kennedy Van der Laan have provided us fast, timely and valuable advice on a wide variety of legal topics for over two years now. Their service is invaluable, and they have helped us navigate often complicated queries on media law, employment law, copyright, GDPR and much more.'