Department profile
A&O Shearman

TMT: Data Protection

Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands


A&O Shearman

Rankings

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TMT: Data Protection - Netherlands

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman remains a well-respected law firm for international clients seeking Dutch data protection advice. The law firm handles mandates relating to data processing and sharing, cookies and tracking technology, compliance with GDPR regulations and responses to ransomware attacks. The team also works closely with the law firm's outstanding corporate department to assist with transactions and commercial agreements in the technology and telecommunications sectors.

Strengths

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  • The team is knowledgeable on the legal complexity and offers practical advice.

    TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope
  • I find A&O Shearman's unique advantage is its ability to manage high-profile and complex deals across a wide geographic footprint.

    TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope
  • A&O Shearman provides thorough legal analysis, leaving nothing to chance.

    TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope
  • A&O Shearman's team has deep privacy knowledge and good knowledge of our industry.

    TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Nicole Wolters Ruckert
    Band 2Nicole Wolters Ruckert

    Nicole Wolters Ruckert

    Nicole Wolters Ruckert offers notable expertise in data protection mandates, advising clients on responses to data breaches, compliance with GDPR and Schrems II regulations and data sharing, including as part of criminal litigation.

    • Nicole Wolters Ruckert has excellent privacy knowledge and expertise.

      TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope
    • Nicole Wolters Ruckert is the right lawyer for the job.

      TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope
    • I am really impressed by Nicole Wolters Ruckert. She is doing an excellent job and has insight and knowledge.

      TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope

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