Hanneke Kooijman
Brinkhof
Brinkhof
Client SatisfactionBrinkhof is a prominent force in the Dutch telecoms sector, adept in areas spanning regulatory issues, spectrum auctions, fibre roll-out, and patent litigation, serving a diverse clientele including network operators, infrastructure providers, and service providers. The team is co-led by Pepijn van Ginneken, a renowned competition law expert with a focus on telecoms regulatory matters, and Quinten Kroes, who handles both contentious and non-contentious issues in telecoms, media, and data protection. Remy Chavannes is notable for his telecoms litigation expertise. Dorien Verhulst excels in civil claims, enforcement proceedings, and administrative disputes, including spectrum allocation and pricing, while Hanneke Kooijman contributes expertise in regulatory matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Brinkhof is a very professional firm, with people who deliver high quality work. They are always reachable, friendly and have a hands-on mentality. No is not an answer.’
‘Hanneke Kooijman is innovative, very inquisitive about the different possibilities and provides clear and concise advice.’
‘Excellent firm.’
‘Quinten Kroes is an absolute expert in the field of telecoms.’
'Great understanding of the business, advice to the point and very crisp litigation - to the point and sharp! Nice success rate.'
'Quinten Kroes is very knowledgable and pragmatic, with a crisp style. He is a team player and keeps the interest of the client in mind.'
'The lawyers are very approachable, sharp and to the point. They are always willing to step in quickly, even last minute. Their strength lies in thinking along with the business. They effortlessly translate their legal expertise into business operations.'
'Hanneke Kooijman has an energetic and open personality. She is also very knowledgeable and always responds very quickly, so that her advice can be incorporated into our business operations immediately.'
Key clients
- T-Mobile
- Tele2
- Mediahuis
- Glasdraad
- VCR
- Xiaomi
- Eurofiber
- OPPO
- Messagebird
Work highlights
- Represented T-Mobile in a legal challenge by satellite-based communications provider Inmarsat on the Government’s decision to change the designation of the 3.5GHz frequency.
- Acted for Oppo and Xaomi in several infringement and nullity proceedings relating to infringements of standard essential patents against several companies including Sisvel, Nokia and KPN.
- Represented the Dutch Association of National Commercial Radio Broadcasters on a spectrum auction matter.
Lawyers
Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Quinten Kroes
BrinkhofPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pepijn van Ginneken, Quinten Kroes