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About

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IT

IT is the backbone of almost every organisation and business, while technological changes and innovations give rise to great challenges and opportunities to remain in the vanguard. That is why you should be well prepared for possible future developments, without losing sight of your current needs.

Extensive experience

Technological innovations and transitions may bring great benefits, but may also completely disrupt existing business operations. We are no stranger to issues surrounding the use of AI, information security or the digital resilience of your business processes.

IT - Van Doorne

Privacy & Data

With its proactive approach and practical advice, our Privacy & Data Team helps you to navigate the complex landscape of privacy and data regulations. We offer tailored solutions to your privacy challenges and have successfully handled cases involving extensive data breaches, claims, investigations and proceedings involving a big impact on businesses.

Enforcement

Investigations by supervisory authorities, such as information requests or enforcement actions that may lead to reputational damage, claims and fines, can have a significant impact on your business. With our extensive experience, we provide effective guidance during supervisory actions and investigations.

Privacy & Data - Van Doorne

Chambers Review

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TMT: Data Protection - Netherlands

1

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Van Doorne is one of the top law firms in the Netherlands for data protection issues and technology sector mandates. It represents both public and private sector clients in negotiations for IT outsourcing agreements, supply agreements and cloud management contracts. The team also represents clients in public tender processes and contentious matters. Its expertise is enhanced by its impressive data protection offering, assisting with compliance, data breach notifications and data processing agreements. The team also advises clients on investigations by the Data Protection Authority.

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Work Highlights

Van Doorne assisted Achmea Investment Management with the drafting and negotiation of the outsourcing of a significant portion of its administration and custody activities to State Street.

Strengths

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Van Doorne offers a combination of knowledge, experience, pragmatism and a vast network of both experts and policy-makers that it has access to.

TMT: Data Protection respondent
Europe

I have full faith in Van Doorne's knowledge, expertise and ability to get the project done in a timely manner. The team also suggests effective solutions that are not on our radar.

TMT: Data Protection respondent
Europe

Van Doorne has the experience and ability to support international clients. The team understands our business and the environment in which we operate, and tailors its legal advice to reflect this.

TMT: Data Protection respondent
Europe

Van Doorne distinguishes itself by being highly attentive to business requirements and adapting its services to suit, while constantly delivering legal advice and guidance to the highest standard.

TMT: Data Protection respondent
Europe

The Van Doorne team is very knowledgeable and able to communicate complex solutions effectively.

TMT: Data Protection respondent
Europe

Van Doorne offers a combination of knowledge, experience, pragmatism and a vast network of both experts and policy-makers that it has access to.

TMT: Data Protection respondent
Europe

I have full faith in Van Doorne's knowledge, expertise and ability to get the project done in a timely manner. The team also suggests effective solutions that are not on our radar.

TMT: Data Protection respondent
Europe

Van Doorne has the experience and ability to support international clients. The team understands our business and the environment in which we operate, and tailors its legal advice to reflect this.

TMT: Data Protection respondent
Europe

Van Doorne distinguishes itself by being highly attentive to business requirements and adapting its services to suit, while constantly delivering legal advice and guidance to the highest standard.

TMT: Data Protection respondent
Europe

The Van Doorne team is very knowledgeable and able to communicate complex solutions effectively.

TMT: Data Protection respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Bart van Reeken

1

Band 1

Bart van Reeken is sought after by clients for his expertise in IT outsourcing agreements and contracts, as well as representing them in public tender processes. Additionally, he assists with matters relating to cloud services and digital transformation.

Bart van Reeken is an exceptional problem solver who is creative in finding solutions and great in negotiations.

Bart van Reeken has amazing experience and is extremely commercially astute.

As a team, we are unanimously very satisfied with Bart van Reeken's performance. He is very knowledgeable, brings humour to negotiations, treats everyone with respect and works very quickly.

Working with Bart van Reeken will never disappoint.

He could explain everything to me and others in simple words, thereby dominating discussions to our advantage.

1

Elisabeth Thole

1

Band 1

Elisabeth Thole is a popular choice among local and multinational clients for advice on data protection compliance, cybersecurity, investigations and data privacy matters. She acts particularly for clients in the financial services and healthcare sectors.

In my view, Elisabeth Thole is a thought leader in the field of cybersecurity and data privacy.

Elisabeth Thole has relentlessly shown excellent legal capabilities, as well as strategic and tactical insights in this complex case.

Elisabeth Thole is very well known across Europe. She is very clear and precise.

Elisabeth Thole delivered outstanding support to the business on a highly challenging matter.

We really like working with Elisabeth Thole since we can be sure that work will be delivered on time and she is very much up to speed with current developments.

3

Louis Jonker

3

Band 3

Louis Jonker advises clients on compliance with technology regulations, cloud management agreements and supply agreements, as well as representing them in public tender processes and IT-related litigation.

I personally like his proactive engagement. He is always on point and in accordance with the expectations.

Louis Jonker is great to work with.

His knowledge is a strength. He understands our problems and communicates very well. He expresses himself very clearly and is a good person to work with.

Louis Jonker knows a lot about IT-related matters and knows the market like no other. He provides us with sound legal advice.

Louis Jonker is always eager to score on behalf of our company.

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Özer Zivali

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Up and Coming

Özer Zivali advises on a range of matters, including cybersecurity support, data processing agreements and data protection compliance. He also has experience in leading data access-related disputes.

Özer Zivali is highly experienced, fast and precise.

Özer Zivali has extraordinary and in-depth knowledge of complex cases, always keeping an overview and a strong focus on the priorities, as well as the many stakeholders in the field.

Özer Zivali knows our company well and his advice is fit for our purpose. We can always rely on him.

Özer Zivali has succeeded in managing many complex, delicate and sophisticated matters.

He has shown swift and in-depth responses, as well as a strong client focus and high levels of service. I would definitely recommend working with him.

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TMT: Data Protection

1

Elisabeth Thole

1

Band 1

U

Özer Zivali

U

Up and Coming

TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing

1

Bart van Reeken

1

Band 1

3

Louis Jonker

3

Band 3

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Bart van Reeken

Elisabeth Thole

Özer Zivali