Bird & Bird demonstrates ‘exceptional excellence across various areas’, from fibre roll-out, spectrum allocation, and satellite communication to next-generation regulation, Web3, and broadcasting matters. Marjolein Geus and Paul Waszink co-chair the telecoms group, with Geus offering significant experience in leading European and global projects in the digital sectors and Waszink excelling in regulatory matters and litigation. Frank Simons supports international companies with multijurisdictional and Dutch non-contentious telecom projects.

Brinkhof is renowned for representing a diverse range of clients, including network operators and service providers, in areas such as regulatory matters, spectrum auctions, fibre infrastructure, and patent litigation. The team is co-led by competition law expert Pepijn van Ginneken, who brings extensive experience of advising on telecoms regulatory issues, and Quinten Kroes, who excels in managing a wide array of contentious and non-contentious matters in telecoms, media, and data protection. Remy Chavannes is a key contact for broadcasters, publishers, internet platforms, and providers involved in telecoms litigation. Hanneke Kooijman is also highly recommended.

A&O Shearman offers comprehensive advice on regulatory and antitrust matters, M&A, tax, employment, compliance, and litigation issues, representing major incumbents and providers in the telecoms sector. Kees Schillemans leads the group and brings significant expertise in telecoms regulation, further supported by Midas Klijsen, who is adept at advising on competition law and economic regulation.

Kennedy Van der Laan is a strong choice for a diverse range of clients for its extensive expertise in frequency law, radio spectrum auctions, and related regulatory matters, including market dominance and administrative enforcement. Practice head Quirine Tjeenk Willink brings vast experience in managing spectrum auctions for telecoms and strategic radio frequencies, while co-head Leon Mensink specialises in civil and administrative proceedings, with a strong focus on tariff regulation, market dominance, network access, and market entry issues.

Under the leadership of Joris Willems, NautaDutilh‘s technology group is valued for its expertise in transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters, advising telecom companies, mobile operators, technology consultancies, and mobile satellite service providers. Marlous Schrijvers is also acknowledged for her experience in handling TMT-related disputes.

Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV continues to represent the Dutch government and regulatory bodies in politically sensitive disputes. The practice is also engaged in regulatory, auction, and data security matters for various telecoms operators. Arnoud Boorsma heads the practice, possessing specific expertise in supervision, enforcement, and general administrative law, with a strong focus on the telecoms, public, and commercial media sectors. Jannetje Bootsma is recommended for her knowledge in telecoms and education law.

bureau Brandeis is renowned for its expertise in litigating regulatory matters within the telecoms sector, boasting extensive knowledge of telecoms, media, competition, and administrative law. Machteld Robichon is recognised for her work in regulatory enforcement proceedings, as well as telecoms, broadcasting, and media regulations; she jointly heads the team with Bas Braeken, who provides counsel to fixed-line and mobile operators on a wide range of issues, including market analysis decisions, merger control assessments, and behavioural antitrust.

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is well-equipped to manage regulatory enforcement issues, cross-border transactions, and other disputes for prominent telecoms clients. Stephanie The, highly skilled in guiding clients through complex FDI screenings and merger control processes, co-heads the practice alongside Tobias Cohen Jehoram, an experienced intellectual property litigator, and Jolling de Pree, a competition law expert.

HabrakenRutten handles a wide range of contentious and non-contentious issues for clients across various industries on matters with a nexus to telecoms. Jan Brölmann leads the team and advises blue-chip clients on IT and telecoms transactions.

Under the leadership of Thomas de Weerd, Houthoff‘ has developed an impressive track record of assisting clients with the full range of telecoms matters. Freeke Heijne, a specialist in public law, is highly recommended for her work on the enforcement of existing regulations, the impact of proposed legislation, and related legal issues.

Loyens & Loeff represents a diverse range of telecoms sector companies in both contentious and non-contentious matters, covering areas such as communications, mobile services, information networks, and VoIP, as well as emergency calling, data retention, and interception obligations. Kim Lucassen heads the practice.