Brinkhof frequently advises at the intersection of telecoms, media, and online connectivity. The firm is the trusted advisor for innovative service providers, drawing on its deep specialisation in telecoms, competition law, and online platforms litigation. It also handles collective action claims against tech companies, spectrum regulation matters, and pivotal patent disputes. The practice is co-led by Pepijn van Ginneken, who has ‘vast knowledge’ of EU telecoms and competition law, and Quinten Kroes, a specialist advisor and litigator focusing on telecoms, media, and data protection. They are supported by seasoned litigator Remy Chavannes, alongside Hanneke Kooijman and Quinten Pilon, who both focus on regulatory and administrative court proceedings.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team has a long history of dealing with cases in the telecoms sector, and that knowledge is very useful.’
- ‘With Pepijn van Ginneken you know you are in safe hands. He has vast knowledge of relevant cases within the telecoms sector and is a pleasure to work with, ensuring all required information is delivered on time and keeping you up to date on all relevant information.’
- 'Quinten Kroes and Remy Chavannes are very good when it comes to telecom matters.'
Key clients
- Odido
- X Corp
- OPPO
- VCR
- Eurofiber
- Criteo
Work highlights
Represented Odido in its interactions with the Dutch Authority for Digital Infrastructure, the authority that oversees compliance with the Telecommunications Act’s requirements on e-privacy and lawful interception.
Acting for China-based Oppo in a large number of infringement and nullity proceedings relating to infringements of standard essential patents against several companies that include Panasonic, Nokia and KPN.
Represented significant players in the adtech industry in cases involving the interpretation of the provisions of Dutch telecommunications law regarding cookie placement.
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Practice head
Pepijn van Ginneken; Quinten Kroes
Other key lawyers
Remy Chavannes; Hanneke Kooijman; Quinten Pilon