
About
Provided by Kennedy Van der Laan
We have the largest dedicated TMT team in the Netherlands and are acknowledged as one of the leading and most innovative group, with tier one rankings in all relevant areas: IT/Tech, privacy and Media.
Kennedy Van de Laan is a full service firm with a clear focus on the TMT industry. We service many multinational clients who are leaders in their field, including social media, tech companies, publishers, ISPs, radio and tv, tv and movie producers, retail companies and luxury brands.
Chambers Review
Kennedy Van der Laan boasts market-leading expertise in several areas of TMT, particularly regarding media regulations and IT outsourcing. The law firm handles a number of high-profile media disputes relating to the publication of misinformation, defamation claims and advertising litigation. The team is also highly esteemed for its work in the technology sector, advising on outsourcing and procurement agreements, the launch of new platforms, opening new data centres and licensing contracts. Kennedy Van der Laan also represents clients in contentious matters, including disputes with suppliers. It also acts on data privacy matters, advising clients on the use of biometric data and data sharing agreements, as well as representing clients regarding alleged breaches of GDPR.
Work Highlights
- Kennedy Van der Laan advised VodafoneZiggo on a request for personal data disclosure by a film distributor to identify individuals who shared movies on a P2P-network.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kennedy Van der Laan's service levels are excellent and the response to our questions is within reasonable time."
"The team work well together and therefore have broad expertise."
"Kennedy Van der Laan's service levels are excellent and the response to our questions is within reasonable time."
"The team work well together and therefore have broad expertise."
Notable Practitioners

Jens van den Brink is regarded as one of the leading media law specialists in the Netherlands. He has a strong focus on contentious matters, representing clients in defamation cases, attempts to prevent the publication of misinformation and disputes relating to advertising.
"Jens is driven, skilled and practical."

Hester De Vries is well regarded in the field of privacy and data protection. In addition to her experience in data sharing mandates, she regularly represents clients in GDPR disputes and advises on the use of biometric data under data privacy regulations.
"Hester is an expert on privacy matters."

Patrick Wit often advises on technology procurement mandates and IT outsourcing agreements, as well as assisting with the regulatory aspects of launching new technology platforms.

Reinoud Westerdijk assists clients from the technology sector with negotiating licensing agreements and opening new data centres. Additionally, he advises on data-related matters such as access requests.

Joost Schmaal assists clients with both contentious and non-contentious matters in the technology sector, representing clients in drafting IT contracts, as well as in disputes with suppliers. Additionally, he advises on outsourcing of services and IT infrastructure, including cloud-based software delivery.

Joran Spauwen is well regarded in the field of media and communications. He advises clients from the technology sector on contentious matters such as data disclosures and defamation. He also assists with matters relating to freedom of information.
"He is very strong on defamation law."

Judica Krikke is a market-leading lawyer in the field of IT. She represents clients in technology sector disputes and in the negotiation of supply agreements and outsourcing contracts. She has experience in procurement tenders and advising on regulatory compliance.
"She is very knowledgeable and offers practical advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Kennedy Van der Laan
Netherlands




Members
Provided by Kennedy Van der Laan
Christoph Jeloschek

Head of Department

Head of Department
Joost Schmaal
Joran Spauwen
Maarten Goudsmit
Nicole Wolters Ruckert
Otto Sleeking
Reinoud Westerdijk
Clients
Provided by Kennedy Van der Laan
ABN Amro
Ahold Delhaize
De Persgroep
Fox
Group M
Microsoft
NRC Media
Nike
TMG
TNT
Industries
Provided by Kennedy Van der Laan
Construction
Fashion
Finance
Healthcare
Insurance
Media
Public Sector
Real Estate
Retail
Technology