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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.

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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.


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Chambers Review

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TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing - Netherlands

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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.

Work Highlights

  • Van Doorne assisted the Dutch National Police with appeal proceedings against a fine imposed by the Dutch Data Protection Authority concerning the use of camera cars in Rotterdam during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Bart van Reeken
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Bart van Reeken
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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 easily accessible, delivers promptly and is attentive to more than just the legal interests of a company. He is also pragmatic and capable of providing clear and concise advice.

Bart van Reeken is highly intelligent, comes with strong experience in IT and has a certain type of pragmatism. Ultimately, you need to close the negotiation and he knows how to do that.

Bart van Reeken is extremely competent in facilitating discussions, articulating viewpoints without judgement and seeking common ground to build bridges between stakeholders.

His ability to guide conversations diplomatically and purposefully added great value to the process.

I would personally consider him to be the best IT lawyer in the Netherlands. He has great gravitas at the negotiation table and you want him by your side on large contract negotiations. He is also very practical and very good at drafting contracts concisely and clearly.

Elisabeth Thole
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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.

With outstanding knowledge, leadership skills, political sensitivity and grace, Elisabeth Thole proves to be the best possible choice for complex and delicate matters.

Elisabeth Thole is excellent. She is sharp, very customer-focused, thinks along with us and clearly articulates the various elements.

She immediately impresses with her gravitas and cool manner, while her calm and measured advice, which builds upon and responds to the information she is provided with, delivers confidence and trust in her guidance.

She is always accessible and highly professional in interactions. She brings deep expertise in her area of law, which is evident in the clarity and confidence of her advice.

Elisabeth Thole is decisive, quick to respond, professional and clear in her communication.

Louis Jonker
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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.

Louis Jonker is very knowledgeable about the sector.

Özer Zivali
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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 a strong team player who delivers advice with quiet assurance. He works at pace in difficult situations and helps to bring a sense of order and structure to complex situations.

Özer Zivali is a very good privacy expert with excellent communication skills and a client-focused mindset.

Özer Zivali is collaborative, visionary and knowledgeable in his field.

He is approachable, thoughtful and easy to communicate with. He also has a strong ability to adapt quickly when situations change, which is particularly valuable in complex or fast-moving matters.

Özer Zivali is very kind and calm. He exudes confidence and is easy to work with.

Ranked Lawyers at
Van Doorne

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Netherlands

TMT: Data Protection

Elisabeth Thole
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Elisabeth Thole
1
Band 1
Özer Zivali
U
Özer Zivali
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Up and Coming
TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing

Bart van Reeken
1
Bart van Reeken
1
Band 1
Louis Jonker
3
Louis Jonker
3
Band 3