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Industry focus: Media and entertainment

Visser Schaap & Kreijger

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With experience in film production contract issues, Visser Schaap & Kreijger advises clients on all aspects of sponsorship and product placement, as well as competition matters. Jacqueline Schaap handles IP-related matters, while Dirk Visser is versed in anti-piracy mandates within the music and film industries. Paul Kreijger focuses on music industry-related issues, while Patty de Leeuwe specialises in copyright, freedom of speech, internet, and media matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Every team member we interacted with was professional and pleasant.’
  • ‘They are very clear, smart, and analytical, never losing the human component.’
  • ‘Jacqueline Schaap is a well-experienced lawyer with a pragmatic approach, and she has an in-depth knowledge of our business, which adds significant value. We can fully rely on her expertise, and she is also very flexible and responsive.’
  • ‘Jacqueline Schaap has been our trusted advisor for a long time. She is a firm negotiator and strong in procedures on IP issues.’
  • ‘I work closely with Jacqueline Schaap and consider her one of the best in her profession. She is always well prepared.‘
  • Visser Schaap & Kreijger is one of the best media boutiques in the Netherlands.'
  • ‘Jacqueline Schaap is a giant. Highly recommended. Patty de Leeuwe also deserves special mention as a new generation partner.’
  • ‘The Visser Schaap & Kreijger team is approachable and highly knowledgeable of our business. The practice expanded over the years, adding highly skilled new lawyers to the team.’

Key clients

  • Endemol Shine Nederland
  • Talpa Network
  • Universal Music and Universal Media
  • Stichting BREIN
  • Singel Uitgeverijen
  • DPG Media
  • NDP Dutch News Media Association
  • Vangelis estate
  • Warner Bros. International Television Nederland
  • Talpa TV
  • Mediahuis
  • Videma
  • Groene Amsterdammer
  • SimpelZodiak
  • Amstelfilm
  • Fiep Westendorp Foundation

Work highlights

  • Represented Mediahuis in complaint proceedings with the Netherlands Press Council.
  • Represented Signal Stream in a conflict about the streaming of a documentary.
  • Represented Endemol Shine in conflicts about the broadcasting of a programme on crime reporting.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Patty de Leeuwe
Visser Schaap & Kreijger

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jacqueline Schaap, Dirk Visser

Other key lawyers

Patty de Leeuwe, Paul Kreijger