Porterfield is a specialist IP practice with a strong focus on the music industry, handling key mandates across copyright, trademark law, and related rights. Practice head Syb Terpstra is a trusted advisor to major labels, publishers, and artists.

Bird & Bird demonstrates expertise across online platform liability, freedom of expression, broadcasting compliance, and complex copyright matters. The firm is also highly sought-after for its gambling and gaming practice, which handles both major regulatory enforcement actions and complex civil claims from players. The group is co-headed by Olaf Trojan, a civil litigation expert who stands out on contentious matters regarding media, communications and freedom of speech. Fellow practice co-lead Paul Waszink is highly sought-after among broadcasters and streaming platforms for advice on the regulatory aspects of the media sector.

Brinkhof specialises in multi-jurisdictional litigation, commercial, and regulatory work for major global media and tech players, including online platforms and AI developers. The group of ‘extremely knowledgeable lawyers’ is regularly instructed on novel cases involving the convergence of IP rights, digital privacy, and freedom of expression, including before the EU Court of Justice and the Dutch Supreme Court. The team includes Remy Chavannes, who focuses on media, internet, and copyright litigation; Dorien Verhulst, a content and communications regulation specialist; Anke Strijbos, who has developed a niche in AI regulation and copyright-scraping disputes; and Quinten Kroes, who advises at the intersection of media, telecoms and data protection law.

Kennedy Van der Laan is highly regarded for its strength in media defamation and free speech defence, internet-related litigation, and media regulatory issues. In the entertainment space, the firm is also regularly instructed by major US streamers on production, copyright, and litigation issues. Heading the practice, Jens van den Brink excels in media litigation involving free speech and defamation. Joran Spauwen is a specialist in content and tech transactions, Sophia van Loon handles complex IP and copyright issues, and Lotte Oranje is a standout media litigator. In November 2024, Janneke Slöetjes joined the firm, bringing ‘excellent pragmatic advice’ on regulatory issues within the audiovisual and media sectors.

Boekx Advocaten is a boutique known for its strong defamation practice and its specialisation at the intersection of media, IP, and privacy. The firm is frequently involved in high-profile media litigation, including ground-breaking cases establishing platform liability for online content. The team is headed by Matthijs Kaaks, a highly sought-after libel and defamation specialist. Kaaks works alongside Otto Volgenant, an established litigator who focuses on human rights issues, press freedom, and issues of online privacy violations.

bureau Brandeis focuses on complex, international disputes and regularly acts for plaintiffs and defendants in defamation law proceedings. The firm is also highly sought-after for its work on digital copyright and internet platform responsibility. The team is co-led by Christiaan Alberdingk Thijm, an expert in intermediary liability, copyright, and freedom of expression, who regularly acts before the European Court of Justice. Fellow practice co-head Machteld Robichon demonstrates particular experience with media, broadcasting, and gaming regulations, including enforcement procedures before the sectors' national regulators.

Höcker Advocaten acts for a high-profile client roster, including major content distributors, leading cultural institutions, and global advertising agencies. The firm has a strong track-record regarding copyright matters in the music industry, as well as high-level experience advising digital entertainment companies on copyright and IP rights enforcement. The team is co-led by the ‘very strong litigator’ Marijn Kingma, a prominent expert in copyright and media law, and Joep Meddens, an established specialist in complex defamation and advertising matters.

A specialist boutique with a strong focus on media and entertainment law, Leeway acts for a significant client base including major labels, publishers, streaming platforms, and film companies. The firm stands out on high-value music catalogue and TV format acquisitions and sales, and has further expertise in marketing law. The team is co-led by Michiel Odink, Marga Verwoert, and Eric Keyzer: Odink handles digital media and content issues; Verwoert specialises in media transactions, advertising, and IP structuring; and the 'very knowledgeable and proactive' Keyzer stands out for his extensive experience in the entertainment industry.

Pels Rijcken is regularly instructed on high-profile litigation involving national and local government bodies, with a core focus on defending the freedom of speech and reputation of public officials. The team also stands out for its expertise in Supreme Court litigation concerning IP and media issues. The team is led by Arnoud Boorsma, who handles public media law for regulators, including the Dutch Media Authority, and Jordi Bierens, a ‘true expert in his field’ who specialises in civil media law disputes, including defamation and press freedom.

Possessing ‘outstanding knowledge and expertise in the field of IP and media law’, Visser Schaap & Kreijger offers strength in defamation and media contract litigation, with a recent focus on the music industry and the IP implications of AI usage. The team is co-led by Jacqueline Schaap, a skilled litigator regarding copyright and defamation, and Dirk Visser, a stand-out contact in the IP space, particularly concerning anti-piracy matters. Patty de Leeuwe is also highly active in media and defamation matters. The firm strengthened with the arrival of Arnout Groen in November 2025, an experienced advisor and litigator at the intersection of IP and media law.

CMS is highly active in key sectors, including broadcasting and sports, as well as the convergence of media and technology law issues. The firm is sought-after on complex, cross-border regulatory and transactional matters for major international media corporations. It also has expertise in advertising law disputes, including high-profile complaints before the Dutch Advertising Code Committee. The team is led by Rogier de Vrey, who combines IP and litigation strength with deep experience in the media and sports law sectors.

Hoogenraad & Haak demonstrates strength on litigation and regulatory matters within the advertising law space. The team is co-led by Daniël Haije and Ebba Hoogenraad: Haije specialises in comparative advertising, trademark infringement and protection issues, and AI-related issues; Hoogenraad draws on a 'wealth of experience' and 'top-notch' expertise to handle the full spectrum of advertising law matters, from contracts to campaign management. Lisa Peek supports the team on regulatory issues and contractual matters

Specialising in IP litigation and media law issues, HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER handles complex cross-border and high-value contentious mandates concerning trademark, copyright, and unfair advertising. The practice is led by Joris van Manen, a seasoned litigator in trademark and other pan-European infringement cases. Van Manen demonstrates a notable caseload in the advertising, entertainment, and music spaces. He works alongside Laura Fresco, who handles cross-border litigation across trademarks, designs, and media law.

Van Kaam IP & Media is a go-to boutique for complex IP, media, and privacy matters, demonstrating notable relationships with key broadcasters. The firm is particularly sought-after for high-pressure defamation, privacy, and freedom of speech litigation, representing both media clients and high-profile individuals. The practice is led by Bertil van Kaam, a notable expert in defamation litigation. Van Kaam works alongside Jurian van Groenendaal, who advises on media contracting and issues concerning unlawful publications.

&Co Advocaten is an IP and media boutique highly sought-after for its work in reputation management. The firm assists a range of clients, from start-ups and content producers to multinational corporates, on both contentious and non-contentious matters, leveraging deep expertise in contract law and IP rights. The team is co-led by Kriek Wille, who focuses on IP transactions, media and publicity matters, and the ‘exceptional’ Dominique Geerts, who handles IP litigation and specialises in advertising, unfair commercial practices, and media law.

Deviant Legal is a boutique focused exclusively on the video game sector, with a client list spanning start-ups to major global entertainment corporations. The firm is adept at handling domestic and international development and publishing deals, licensing matters, and consumer law issues. The practice is led by René Otto, who is stands out for his ‘extensive gaming expertise’. Otto specialises in IP, commercial contracts, and employment matters.

Greenberg Traurig LLP handles both contractual matters and litigation, focusing on cross-border copyright, patent, and trademark matters. The team's contentious work also extends to areas of freedom of speech. The practice is helmed by Radboud Ribbert, a standout litigator focusing on entertainment law and the full spectrum of IP-related matters. Abel de Wijs supports the team on entertainment law matters.

SOLV Advocaten stands out for its expertise at the intersection of media and entertainment law, IP, competition law, and class actions. In the media space, the firm stands out on matters concerning contract negotiations, copyright, and entertainment projects. The team is led by Remco Klöters, whose expertise covers trademark, copyright, and privacy issues, particularly concerning unlawful publications.