Located in The Hague, Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV stands out for its extensive experience defending the IP rights of musicians and authors in the Dutch Supreme Court. Arnoud Boorsma heads the team and has a strong understanding of the regulatory environment that governs broadcasters. Leading the team alongside him, Sikke Kingma is a seasoned IP litigator who regularly assists clients in the media and entertainment industry. Jordi Bierens is another key member of the team who, in addition to media law, advises on advertising.
Testimonials
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‘Jordi Bierens is very accessible and responds quickly.’
‘Arnoud Boorsma is an experienced litigator.’
‘They have a very strong practice in the media and entertainment sector.’
‘Sikke Kingma is an absolute expert on media-related issues. He also has a great personality.’
‘They are very approachable. Their knowledge and skills are fully up to date.’
'They have a very capable team. They have a lot of knowledge and act very fast.'
'The lawyers are very qualified and good communicators.'
Key clients
- Rijksvoorlichtingsdienst
- Consumentenbond
- Sena
- State of the Netherlands
- The Public Prosecution Service
- The Dutch Media Authority
- Dutch Authority for Digital Infrastructure
Work highlights
- Represented Consumentenbond in summary proceedings about the lawfulness of a publication containing criticism about the alleged lack of pricing transparency on the websites of two well-known travel agencies.
- Represented the Radiocommunications Agency Netherlands in lawsuits about the redistribution of radio frequencies.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sikke Kingma, Arnoud Boorsma