De enigen die veel belang hechten aan de lijstjes van Chambers en Legal500 (en dergelijke) zijn degenen die erin staan. Maar dat maakt het niet minder leuk om er een keer in te staan. Dit jaar sta ik, voorzover ik weet voor het eerst, in Chambers: Rising star Gerrit-Jan Zwenne is a highly skilled and extensively published lawyer. A fellow at Leiden University, he is expert in issues of price disputes, frequency issues and mobile termination tariffs. Het is maar dat u het weet.
Chambers and partners June 2007
TMT: Information Technology
Bird & Bird The Hague – the Netherlands
The Firm: A clear market leader in telecoms, this group has carved out a prominent position for itself as a highly accomplished unit in this area. The team is also strong in IT-based negotiations and litigation and continues to spread its wings across the IT sector, having added some major clients to its portfolio in recent times. Combining this depth of expertise with the benefits of an international set of contacts, the firm delivers a service that consistently impresses clients. As part of a network stretching from Paris to Beijing, Bird & Bird is able to advise international clients on a significant amount of multi-jurisdictional work. International clients appreciate the outfit’s "professional and courteous advocates," whilst rivals concede it is a "very strong competitor." The firm receives instructions from some of the largest mobile and fixed-line telecoms outfits in the Netherlands and overseas.
The Lawyers: Marjolein Geus is cited as "the queen of telecoms." "Top of the bill ," she is increasingly active in telecoms-related litigation and attracts a loyal client following. She is also highly respected for her IT expertise. Rising star Gerrit-Jan Zwenne is a highly skilled and extensively published lawyer. A fellow at Leiden University, he is expert in issues of price disputes, frequency issues and mobile termination tariffs.