Media
Onze specialismen
Mediarecht / Internetrecht / Persvrijheid / Intermediair aansprakelijkheidsrecht / Portretrecht / Privacy recht (procesvoering) / Reclamerecht / Licentieovereenkomsten / Merken- en mededingingsrecht / Procesvoering vrijheid van meningsuiting / Procesvoering grondrechten / Entertainmentwetgeving
Eén van de grootste mediapraktijken
Kennedy Van der Laan heeft één van de grootste mediapraktijken in Nederland. Speerpunten zijn de uitingspraktijk, internetrecht en entertainment. Het mediateam heeft de afgelopen jaren consequent de hoogste rankings gekregen in zowel Chambers als Legal500. Tot onze cliënten behoren nationale tv- en radio-omroepen, tv- en filmproducenten, kranten, uitgevers van boeken en tijdschriften, internationale social media bedrijven, internetproviders, blogs, politieke partijen en NGO's.
Uitingszaken
Kennedy Van der Laan treedt op voor veel van de bekende Nederlandse media. Ons team bestaat uit zeer ervaren media-advocaten en verdedigt onder meer landelijke dagbladen De Volkskrant, Trouw en NRC, maar ook online / audiovisuele media van bijvoorbeeld Mediahuis, BNN-VARA, PowNed en KRO-NCRV. Daarbij speelt vaak de verhouding tussen vrijheid van meningsuiting en privacy en bescherming van persoonsgegevens. Terugkerende thema’s in de uitingspraktijk zijn overvaljournalistiek, bronbescherming, opnamen van gesprekken, linken, embedden en online publicaties, online archieven, het right to be forgotten, het noemen van namen en tonen van portretten, rectificatie en schadevergoeding.
Internet
Ons team was betrokken bij veel van de procedures over internet tussenpersonen, met klanten als Facebook, Instagram, VodafoneZiggo en Dumpert. Wij zijn zeer ervaren in geschillen over takedown verzoeken, afgifte van persoonsgegevens en onderwerpen als hate speech, fake news en de (on)toelaatbaarheid van linken.
Mediaregulering
Wij adviseren en procederen voor onze mediaklanten over mediaregulering, vastgelegd in bijvoorbeeld de Mediawet, Telecommunicatiewet en Europese regelgeving. Issues als toetreding van commerciële en publieke omroepen, reclame en sponsoring, video-on-demand diensten, publiek-private samenwerking en ownership restricties.
Entertainment
Kennedy Van der Laan treedt op voor belangrijke spelers in de entertainment industrie, waaronder tv-producenten en artiesten. We hebben ruime ervaring in geschillen over contractuele issues, auteursrecht en andere rechtenkwesties, internationale tv format geschillen, licenties en commerciële exploitatie van talenten. Daarnaast begeleiden we onze cliënten bij het inkleden en financieren van mediaproducties, content-creatie en transacties.
Wanneer expertise van andere rechtsgebieden vereist is, hebben we toegang tot meer dan 150 advocatenkantoren in 100 jurisdicties over de hele wereld.
Aanbevelingen
Chambers Europe 2023 - TMT: Media - Band 1
What the team is known for:
Kennedy Van der Laan boasts market-leading expertise in several areas of TMT, particularly regarding media regulations and IT outsourcing. The law firm handles a number of high-profile media disputes relating to the publication of misinformation, defamation claims and advertising litigation. The team is also highly esteemed for its work in the technology sector, advising on outsourcing and procurement agreements, the launch of new platforms, opening new data centres and licensing contracts. Kennedy Van der Laan also represents clients in contentious matters, including disputes with suppliers. It also acts on data privacy matters, advising clients on the use of biometric data and data sharing agreements, as well as representing clients regarding alleged breaches of GDPR.
Strengths
"Kennedy Van der Laan's service levels are excellent and the response to our questions is within reasonable time."
"The team work well together and therefore have broad expertise."
Notable practitioners
Jens van den Brink is regarded as one of the leading media law specialists in the Netherlands. He has a strong focus on contentious matters, representing clients in defamation cases, attempts to prevent the publication of misinformation and disputes relating to advertising. "Jens is driven, skilled and practical."
Joran Spauwen is well regarded in the field of media and communications. He advises clients from the technology sector on contentious matters such as data disclosures and defamation. He also assists with matters relating to freedom of information.
The Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - Industry Focus: Media and Entertainment - Tier 1
The ‘large team of media and entertainment law specialists’ at Kennedy Van der Laan ‘always delivers in often sensitive cases’. Fielding ‘very good litigators’, the firm specialises in internet-related litigation and defamation/free speech cases, as well as providing expertise in content production and transaction matters, including film and media productions and content transactions. Team head Jens Van Den Brink is a renowned media litigator with many years of experience in media defence work. Another key name is Christien Wildeman, who focuses on major defamation and copyright litigation matters in the Netherlands.
Practice head(s): Jens van den Brink
Leading Individuals
Jens van den Brink
Testimonials
- Real diversity of expertise that has helped our company in a variety of ways. They have offered guidance over a number of sensitive subject areas, often to extremely tight time frames and deadlines. This assistance has been invaluable. It’s not an exaggeration to say that we would not have been able to do some of the most prominent work we have done in recent times without them.’
- ‘They have a genuine passion for the work they do, something that really shines through in the way they have engaged with us. They have also helped guide us through some extremely tricky legal queries and opened up their network of contacts in a number of countries around the world when questions regarding different jurisdictions arise.’
- ‘Creative approach, good business sense and knowledge, strong litigation skills, proactive.’
Chambers Europe 2022 - TMT: Media - Band 1
What the team is known for
Kennedy Van der Laan boasts market-leading expertise in several areas of TMT, particularly regarding media regulations and IT outsourcing. The law firm handles a number of high-profile media disputes relating to the publication of misinformation, defamation claims and advertising litigation.
Strengths
"One interviewee reports that Kennedy Van der Laan "holds its own in the Dutch scene, and its lawyers are always quite innovative."
"A client reports that the team "has a strong capacity" and highlights the "great quality of advice."
Notable practitioners
"One of the leading media law specialists in the Netherlands, Jens van den Brink has a strong focus on contentious matters, representing clients in defamation cases, attempts to prevent the publication of misinformation and disputes relating to advertising. One client enthuses: "Jens van den Brink is extremely helpful, experienced and knowledgeable and has expertly helped us to negotiate a number of extremely tricky legal questions and concerns we have had."