Anna van Essen

Counsel, attorney-at-law · Leeway

NetherlandsCommercial Contracts, Intellectual Property

About

Anna van Essen is a commercial contracts, IP and media specialist focusing on distribution, franchise and agency agreements; she advises national and international clients in both contentious and non-contentious matters. She began her career in 2004 at Allen & Overy, has in-house experience at digital music company FUGA, and joined Leeway as counsel in January 2026.

Practice areas

Commercial ContractsIntellectual PropertyMedia & EntertainmentFranchise & DistributionDispute Resolution

Office

Netherlands

Leeway · Counsel, attorney-at-law

Netherlands

Expertise

Distribution & Franchise AgreementsAgency AgreementsMedia & Entertainment (including music/digital media)Commercial DisputesContract Drafting & Risk Management

Education

University of Amsterdam (graduated 2004)