Christiaan Alberdingk Thijm
bureau Brandeisbureau Brandeis‘ team has extensive experience in the digital and media sectors, advising on digital copyrights, entertainment law, and publishing matters. The group also has specialised expertise in advising both public and commercial broadcasters on regulatory issues, often covering the internet, digital business, and publishing industries. Practice head Christiaan Alberdingk Thijm brings commendable specialism in handling defamation and intermediary liability cases, while co-head Machteld Robichon focuses on media, broadcasting, and gaming regulations. Anna Sträter is recommended for licensing processes and enforcement proceedings.
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- ‘They work very well together and the absence of a team member is always flawlessly picked up by other members of a team.’
- ‘Their legal skills are very good.’
- ‘This practice possesses a deep understanding of media and telecommunications law. The team is hands-on, highly approachable, and fun to work with.’
- ‘Machteld Robichon has a great amount of experience, is well organised, extremely approachable, and is always a pleasure to deal with. Anna Sträter is a valuable team member who is very knowledgeable and fun to work with.’
- ‘I admire their thorough industry knowledge. I also like the innovative solutions they often come up with. They know how to make the client feel important and provide customised service. They take the time to listen to the client’s expressed needs and help the client understand its real needs.’
- ‘I mostly work with Christiaan Alberdingk Thijm, who is an amazing litigator.’
- ‘An extremely quick, switched on, and engaging team of lawyers. They are willing to do what it takes to get a matter dealt with.’
- ‘Machteld Robichon and her team are fantastically good lawyers. They’re thorough, quick, and strategic.’
Key clients
- Netflix
- KPN/XS4ALL
- Sanoma
- Dutch Publishers Association
- Talpa Radio
- Hearst Magazines Netherlands B.V
- AMS-IX
- Public broadcasters AT5
- Public broadcaster NH Nieuws
- VBK Uitgeversgroep B.V
- Dutch Association for Educational Media
- Close
- Bitbird
- Bunq
- Betcity
- Screenforce
- Pathé
Work highlights
- Represented Talpa Radio on various strategic legal appeal procedures involving the award of FM and DAB+ frequency licenses.
- Advised Netflix on all media, technology, privacy, and copyright issues.
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Christiaan Alberdingk Thijm, Machteld Robichon