Rutger van Rompaey is General Counsel for BumaStemra, the Dutch collective management organization representing music authors and publishers. With extensive experience in music copyright law, Rutger plays a key role in shaping the organization’s legal strategy and in navigating the complex landscape of music rights. Beyond his legal role, Rutger is also an avid guitarist and lifelong music enthusiast, bringing a creator’s perspective to his work and advocating passionately for fair and future-proof solutions for author’s rights.