Quinten Kroes
Partner
Quinten is a partner at Brinkhof and a member of the Executive Board. His area of work concerns the telecommunications, media and technology (TMT) sectors. He advises and litigates on telecoms, media and privacy regulation. Quinten also has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts such as IT and licensing contracts. The area of law Quinten has registered with the Dutch bar is privacy law.
Advises on personal data protection, among other topics
Quinten has represented several electronic communications network providers in proceedings before the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) and in court. These cases involved various issues such as network access, tariff regulation and consumer protection. Additionally, he has provided advice to telecom companies and radio broadcasters on the allocation of frequencies in recent years. In the field of data protection, Quinten advises companies from a variety of sectors. he assists them in ensuring compliance with data protection regulationsand has also supported several companies during investigations conducted by the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA).
Quinten’s reputation as a lawyer in the field of telecommunications, media and privacy regulation is widely recognised in the legal industry. His expertise has been consistently acknowledged in international legal directories such as Chambers & Partners. Being named as one of the leading lawyers in his areas of expertise reflects the high regard and recognition his has earned for his work.
Experience & ancillary activities
Quinten is an active author and contributes regularly to legal publications. He holds the position of chair of the editorial board of the media and communications law journal Mediaforum. Quinten is the author of the book E-Business Law of the European Union, published by Kluwer International, and co-author of Privacy- en gegevensbeschermingsrecht, Tekst & Commentaar (Kluwer). He also teaches on various postgraduate specialisation courses in privacy law and is a member of the board of the Privacy Lawyers Association (VPR-A). Quinten speaks regularly at seminars and conferences.
Rankings
"Quinten Kroes is at the top of his game."
Chambers & Partners - Europe Guide 2026
"Quinten Kroes is one of the leading data protection and telecommunications lawyers in the Netherlands, with particular experience acting for clients on contentious cases, such as defending data protection enforcement proceedings and commercial disputes regarding fibre network infrastructure. He assists clients with GDPR compliance, data-sharing regulations and the impact of data protection regulations on streaming. Quinten Kroes also advises on compliance with Dutch and EU telecommunications regulations, as well as representing them in license fee disputes and matters concerning the 5G roll-out in the Netherlands.
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"Quinten Kroes is very knowledgeable, has good business sense and is nice to work with."
Chambers & Partners - Europe Guide 2026"Quinten Kroes is an absolute data protection expert and understands the risk appetite of his clients. He always seeks practical solutions for his clients."
Legal 500"We value working with Quinten Kroes for his deep expertise in data protection and privacy law and his clear, practical way of advising."
Legal 500"Quinten Kroes has very good client knowledge, is practical and has in-depth knowledge of privacy-related matters."
Legal 500"The people I mostly work with are Quinten Kroes and Anke Strijbos. They take on your problems as their own and think very creatively with you to help get them solved favourably."
Legal 500"Remon van Saane and Quinten Kroes have been of great help to our team. They have consistently provided us with strategically relevant and useful advice that has been instrumental in navigating complex issues."
Legal 500"Quinten Kroes and Remy Chavannes are very good when it comes to telecom matters."
Legal 500"We had the pleasure of working with Quinten Kroes, which was a truly enjoyable collaboration. We also had an excellent experience with his team, notably Nicole Bilderbeek and Remon van Saane."
Legal 500"Quinten Kroes is at the top of his game."
Chambers & Partners - Europe Guide 2026
"Quinten Kroes is one of the leading data protection and telecommunications lawyers in the Netherlands, with particular experience acting for clients on contentious cases, such as defending data protection enforcement proceedings and commercial disputes regarding fibre network infrastructure. He assists clients with GDPR compliance, data-sharing regulations and the impact of data protection regulations on streaming. Quinten Kroes also advises on compliance with Dutch and EU telecommunications regulations, as well as representing them in license fee disputes and matters concerning the 5G roll-out in the Netherlands.
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"Brinkhof is extremely strong in file knowledge, always prepares very well, which means there are few surprises and their attitude is often extremely sympathetic and respectful."
Chambers & Partners - Europe Guide 2026"Remon van Saane and Quinten Kroes have been of great help to our team. They have consistently provided us with strategically relevant and useful advice that has been instrumental in navigating complex issues."
Legal 500"The people I mostly work with are Quinten Kroes and Anke Strijbos. They take on your problems as their own and think very creatively with you to help get them solved favourably."
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