Bird & Bird is renowned for guiding prominent Dutch and international telecom companies through areas including fibre network development, spectrum distribution, and advanced regulatory matters. Marjolein Geus and Paul Waszink steer the telecoms practice, with Geus a leader in managing international and EU digital sector projects and seen as a ‘go-to-person regarding telecoms-related disputes.’ Waszink offers seasoned advice and litigation support to major telecoms entities and financial institutions on telecom-related issues. Frank Simons focuses on pioneering telecom projects, including telecoms infrastructure and the introduction of next-generation services. Feyo Sickinghe advises telecoms industry groups in the Netherlands and EU, focusing on new legislative and regulatory developments.
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‘Marjolein Geus stands out. She is committed to her clients, knowledgeable on development and a pleasant and warm person.’
'The team has a pragmatic approach, hands-on way of working and is very skilled and knowledgeable on the subject matter.'
‘Marjolein Geus provides great support on telecom and regulatory compliance.’
'Bird & Bird's telecoms practice is a powerhouse for telecoms regulatory matters, with a depth of sectoral experience few other firms have.'
‘Joost van Roosmalen knows the business and is able to translate the customer wishes into concrete action. Marjolein Geus knows her way around the courts and the industry, and is always able to think towards goals that can be reached.’
‘Marjolein Geus thinks six steps ahead and is able to connect legal strategy with political developments and public sentiment.’
‘Marjolein Geus is a force in the field and the go-to-person regarding telecoms-related disputes.’
‘Marjolein Geus has the best overview of the market, and cannot be compared with competitors.’
Key clients
- ABN AMRO
- BT
- Broadcom
- Cellnex
- CM.com
- Colt Telecom
- DigitalEurope
- European Commission
- Equigy
- NLEx/Budget Thuis
- NLPO - Dutch Association of Local Public Broadcasters
- Nokia
- Open Dutch Fiber
- PostNL
- Qualcomm
- Rabobank
- Sisvel
- T-Mobile
- Verizon
- Webfleet Solutions
Work highlights
- Assisted the European Commission and OXYGY with the launch of the European Blockchain Sandbox project.
- Represented Open Dutch Fiber and T-Mobile in multiple fibre roll-out projects and associated legal proceedings.
- Advised T-Mobile in its dealings with former telco incumbent KPN to ensure that KPN provides access to its network on fair conditions.
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Marjolein Geus, Paul Waszink