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Eversheds Sutherland

TMT: Data Protection

Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands

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Eversheds Sutherland

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Eversheds Sutherland’s Netherlands TMT team advises clients across the technology, media and telecoms sectors on their most important commercial, regulatory and cross‑border challenges. We combine sector‑specific insight with a practical understanding of how fast‑moving markets and evolving regulations shape our clients’ operations.

Working with both established international businesses and innovative tech‑driven companies, we support a broad range of projects, including technology transactions, digital transformation initiatives and multi‑jurisdictional compliance matters. We leverage our global network of TMT lawyers to deliver coordinated, commercially focused advice that helps clients navigate complexity with confidence.

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TMT: Data Protection - Netherlands

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland demonstrates impressive data protection work for a variety of Dutch and multinational clients from the technology, healthcare, retail and insurance sectors. The team is sought after to assist with GDPR compliance, data subject requests and data transfers, with additional experience in responding to data breaches and cybersecurity threats. The lawyers also have experience acting as data protection officers. The practice is strengthened by its understanding of novel AI issues, advising on its use and regulatory concerns, as well as IT contracting matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Eversheds Sutherland advised ORTEC on its implementation of cross-border data processing procedures.

Strengths

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  • Eversheds Sutherland always thinks outside the box, has great practical insights and is always available for emergency requests.

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  • Eversheds Sutherland is incredibly responsive and its wide network across jurisdictions is a key asset.

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  • The lawyers at Eversheds Sutherland have a deep understanding of our business and industry.

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  • Eversheds Sutherland has a friendly team that is easy to work with.

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  • Eversheds Sutherland is very well organised and has the right expertise to handle complex and sophisticated matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Olaf van Haperen
    Olaf van Haperen

    Olaf van Haperen

    Due to his interdisciplinary background, Olaf van Haperen is well placed to advise clients on the privacy aspects of new technologies. He regularly assists multinational corporates with software contract negotiations as well as GDPR compliance, cybersecurity issues and the regulatory aspects of AI.

    • Olaf van Haperen is extremely capable and we are very happy with the support he provides us.

      TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope

    • Olaf van Haperen is very responsive and offers very practical advice.

      TMT: Data Protection respondentEurope
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