With Thomas de Weerd heading the team, Houthoff advises clients within the media and entertainment sector on a variety of matters, including regulatory requirements, intellectual property and advertising law. Thijs van Aerde has experience handling litigation matters for broadcasters in the Dutch Supreme Court, while Jurre Reus possesses in-depth capabilities in the audio-visual sector. Nicole Bilderbeek is also noted for her skill assisting clients within the music and television industries.

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Key clients

  • Spinnin' Records
  • Buma Stemra
  • Hearst Netherlands
  • Fremantle

Work highlights

  • Representing Spinnin' Records in a copyright contracting litigation before the Supreme Court against DJ Martin Garrix.
  • Representing Buma Stemra in copyright and competition litigation against Associated Music Business Distributors and its members.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Thomas de Weerd

Other key lawyers

Nicole Bilderbeek, Thijs van Aerde, Jurre Reus