Mr Rogier de Vrey > CMS > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

CMS is particularly well versed in patent protection and litigation for tech, engineering and media-focused clients, working closely with the firm’s offices and practice groups around Europe to provide support on international patent disputes, in addition to handling the IP aspects of corporate transactions. Leading the team is seasoned WIPO arbitrator Rogier de Vrey, who advises life sciences, media and sports sector clients on cross-border patent infringement disputes and trade secrets matters. Yasar Çelebi focuses on tech and engineering-centric patent issues.

CMS works alongside other practices to advise clients on multi-jurisdictional trade mark and copyright infringement disputes, while also working with the firm’s corporate teams to handle the IP aspects of transactions. Practice head Rogier de Vrey represents sports, media and life sciences clients in trade mark disputes, while also acting as a WIPO arbitrator. Marcoline van der Dussen specialises in copyright and advertising litigation, focusing on the consumer goods field, with Yasar Çelebi focusing on tech and communications-related IP matters.

The media, entertainment and sports team at CMS is co-led by Rogier de Vrey and Michiel van Dijk. Heading the IP department at the firm, de Very is well-versed in navigating IP disputes. Van Dijk is recommended for sports matters, with some of his regular clients including sport associations and high-profile athletes. Amajanti van de Beek is another excellent source of advice concerning the sports industry; she often assists with sponsorship agreements, athlete promotional contracts and allegations of doping, among other matters.

CMS is proficient in advising on ICT commercial and transactional issues, IT disputes and litigation, and GDPR implementation and enforcement. The firm caters to both Dutch and international clients across the TMC, life sciences, mobility and consumer products spaces. Katja van Kranenburg-Hanspians oversees the firm’s TMC sector group and the employment department. Simon Sanders, heading the IT practice area, is an expert in IT contracts and dispute resolution, while Rogier de Vrey, an experienced litigator, leads the IP subteam. Erik Jonkman manages the privacy and cybersecurity division, focusing on cyber incidents and data breaches.

A part of the wider consumer products team, food and beverages at CMS assists producers, retail, suppliers, and investors with cross-border and local food law related issues. Recently the firm has been focusing on ESG risk management and disputes on top of its established expertise in tech and energy sectors. Matters typically handled by the team include product liability, contamination and recall, product launches, labelling, IP, and data protection. Aukje Haan and Mark Ziekman co-lead the team, Haan is at the forefront of ESG-related matters, while Ziekman specialises in cross-border M&A and joint ventures. Litigator Rogier de Vrey advises on international patent and trade mark issues and Edmon Oude Elferink is the main contact for competition law issues such as abuse of dominance.