Boekx Advocaten is a boutique law firm that covers all aspects of the media industry, including newspapers, film production and online publishing, among other matters. Spearheading the team, Marc De Boer advises clients within the media and entertainment sector on IP rights. Praised by clients as an ‘excellent lawyer’, Otto Volgenant regularly caters to clients such as internet companies, television producers and broadcasters. Matthijs Kaaks is another excellent source of advice, especially for matters concerning investigative journalism; he is recommended for liable and defamation cases for clients in the industry.
Testimonials
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‘They offer high quality advice on intellectual property. They are up to date with the latest developments. Working with them is very pleasant.’
‘The team has great knowledge of the online world and harmful content. They are very skilled on the law.’
Key clients
- Dutch Association of Journalists
- Stop Online Shaming Foundation
Work highlights
- Represented Privacy First, an NGO, in proceedings against the Dutch Government about the public access to the register of ultimate beneficial owners.
- Successfully represented Stop Online Shaming Foundation against an adult content website, the ruling requiring publishers of adult content to seek consent when publishing user-generated videos.