About

Lotte van Schuylenburch is the founder of Shelter Legal, a Dutch law firm specializing in media- and privacy law.

Lotte was admitted to the bar in 2018 and specialises in media and privacy law. She advises and represents artists, media companies, businesses and private individuals in matters at the intersection of freedom of expression and privacy.

As an expert in defamation law, Lotte advises on reputation protection and litigates cases concerning the removal or rectification of harmful content, ranging from social-media posts and reviews to blogs, news articles and television broadcasts.

Lotte also regularly litigates cases concerning investigative journalism and prior restraints on publication, representing both media outlets and private individuals and businesses.

In addition, Lotte is a specialist in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). At a time when personal data are collected and shared on a large scale, she helps organisations achieve GDPR compliance and supports individuals wishing to exercise their privacy rights.