Jordi Bierens > Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV > The Hague, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV is known as the firm for public clients, including the Dutch State, the largest cities of the Netherlands, and several Dutch regulatory authorities and universities, which it assists with IP issues, including Supreme Court litigation. The firm also advises high-profile private clients. Practice head Sikke Kingma is an experienced Supreme Court litigator, who focuses on all aspects of IP. Senior associate Jordi Bierens is a key figure in the media and IP teams.

Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV is described as the ‘go to law firm in the Netherlands for freedom of speech cases in digital media defamation and false accusations claims’ for ‘public authorities and The State’. Head of the media and entertainment practice, IP litigation specialist Sikke Kingma is known for his Supreme Court pedigree, representing high-profile clients in disputes pertaining to the lawfulness of publications and statements on the internet or in other media, particularly where unfounded accusations or infringements of privacy are concerned. Associate Jordi Bierens is the key contact for clients seeking counsel on matters relating to the protection of journalistic sources, press freedom, advertisement law and false accusations in digital media and traditional press.