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.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Eric Keyzer is a veteran in the industry, very knowledgeable and proactive. Overall, the firm is very hands-on and drives matters forward.’
- ‘What sets Leeway apart is the combination of technical excellence, deep industry knowledge, and an unusually sharp sense for the human dynamics that drive disputes and negotiations in this sector. I have noted that the team provides strategic solutions that work in practice.'
- 'Marga Verwoert combines razor-sharp legal analysis with an intuitive understanding of people — she sees the chessboard three moves ahead.'
Key clients
- Armada Music / Cloud 9
- Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc
- Pathé Thuis
- Sony Music Entertainment
- PXR Media
- Lukassen Producties
- Sony Music Publishing
- Rooftop Studios
- Wonderkind
- TheAnyThing
- Lefebvre Sdu
- Wieden+Kennedy
Work highlights
Acted for Cloud 9 on its sale of certain assets to Warner Music Publishing.
Acted as the dedicated Benelux IP firm for all Warner Bros., Turner Entertainment and Hanna-Barbera trademarks, including handling all the work on prosecuting and protecting the rights to these marks across the region.
Represented Armada in high-profile legal proceedings against Dutch DJ Schrader (and the Dutch Artist Society) in relation to the question of how digital royalties should be split between labels and artists.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Michiel Odink; Eric Keyzer; Marga Verwoert
Other key lawyers
Nini Blom; Lotte Rutgers