Bird & Bird maintains a leading position in the telecoms sector, handling complex national and multi-jurisdictional projects, litigation, and regulatory matters for major telecom operators, financial institutions, and international technology players. The team is led by Marjolein Geus, who focuses on international and EU regulatory projects, and Paul Waszink, who has extensive experience in telecoms and media litigation. Frank Simons' focus lies on the full scope of non-contentious telecoms matters. Wilfred Steenbruggen advises on privacy matters in the space, while Raoul Grifoni Waterman and Joost van Roosmalen support on regulatory matters.

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.

Kennedy Van der Laan stands out for its specialist expertise in frequency law, regulatory enforcement, and market dominance issues. The firm acts as a trusted advisor to key industry players, including major mobile and fixed network operators, advising on strategic matters like 5G frequency auctions, regulatory litigation, and administrative law proceedings, with a growing focus on the optical fibre market. The team is co-headed by Quirine Tjeenk Willink, a go-to adviser for spectrum-related matters, and Leon Mensink, an experienced litigator focusing on enforcement and network access. They are supported by Minke de Haan and Julia Siskina, who handle complex regulatory matters, with specialisms spanning the EU Telecommunications Code and radio frequency matters.

NautaDutilh focuses on cross-border M&A, regulatory advice, and litigation, often involving high-growth areas like AI, data, OTT platforms, and outsourcing. Key work includes advising on digital infrastructure acquisitions, MVNO sales, and global direct marketing compliance under the e-Privacy Directive. The team is led by Joris Willems, who has extensive experience regarding multi-jurisdictional transactions in the telecoms space. Willems is supported by Marlous Schrijvers, who handles pivotal infrastructure sales, and Danique Knibbeler, who focuses on regulatory matters.

Pels Rijcken demonstrates a deep track record representing Dutch government organisations in complex, high-stakes administrative disputes concerning the telecoms sector. Key work includes regulatory litigation stemming from domestic radio and 5G spectrum auctions, as well as complex enforcement cases regarding data security measures and licensing fees. The practice is led by Arnoud Boorsma, whose is experienced in oversight, enforcement, and regulatory issues across the financial, media, and telecoms sectors. Jannetje Bootsma focuses on telecoms law and regulated markets, while Marlies Koppenol specialises in complex frequency, data security, and enforcement matters.

In the telecoms sector, A&O Shearman combines regulatory, competition, M&A, and litigation expertise. The firm advises leading service providers and major broadcasters on significant matters driven by sector consolidation and new access obligations, including tower company mergers, 5G spectrum auctions, and regulatory disputes concerning grid congestion. The practice is led by Kees Schillemans, who specialises in EU and competition law, with a strong focus on the competition clearance of major mobile mergers and complex regulatory proceedings.

HabrakenRutten focuses on the telecoms aspects of technology, infrastructure, and real estate projects, demonstrating a particular track record in the fibre market. As a core area of focus, the firm also advises construction companies and service providers on commercial and contentious issues for Fibre-to-the-Home communication networks. The team is led by Jan Brölmann, an experienced  IT and telecoms lawyer who acts for international clients on high-value deals and disputes, and is also involved in major fibre network roll-out contracts.

Houthoff stands out for its expertise in regulatory and transactional telecoms mandates. Combining experience in IT, tech contracting, and privacy issues, Thomas de Weerd heads the practice and supports on the IT aspects of major strategic transactions in the telecoms space. A further key contact is telecoms and digital technology expert Jurre Reus, who advises on liability issues, regulatory investigations, and data matters for European and US-based clients. Freeke Heijne left the firm in June 2025.