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Persbericht Howrey: Joris van Manen to Join Howrey’s Amsterdam Office. Noted Lawyer Will Add Additional Trademark, Copyright and Media Expertise.

Howrey LLP is pleased to announce that, as of January 2010, Joris van Manen, currently a partner at the Dutch law firm of De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, will be joining the firm’s Amsterdam office as a partner. Mr. Van Manen’s considerable trademark, copyright and media practice will further strengthen Howrey's European trademark, copyright and media practices. He has acted on behalf of RTL in many cases regarding television programs, on behalf of De Lotto and for “copyright watchdog”, Brein, against The Pirate Bay.

At Howrey, Mr. van Manen will be reunited with former colleagues and friends, Willem Hoyng and Bart van den Broek, whom Van Manen knows well from their years at De Brauw. Commenting on his move to Howrey, Mr. van Manen said, "This is a great opportunity for me. After 17 tremendous years at De Brauw, it is now time for a new challenge. Howrey offers me just that. Howrey's approach, strategy and practice fit very well with mine."

Howrey's managing partner, Robert Ruyak, echoed Mr. Van Manen, "We are delighted to welcome Joris to our firm. His skills and experience will help us strengthen our European trademark, copyright and media practice. He is a strong litigator, and fits very well into Howrey. He will be a great asset for our firm."