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TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing

About

Provided by VAN RAPPARD MINNEBOO KLINGENBERG

VAN RAPPARD MINNEBOO KLINGENBERG focusses on Information Technology, Intellectual Property (“IP”) and complex commercial contracts in which technology and IP play a pivotal role. Our combined expertise in IT and IP law places us in a distinctive position within the Dutch legal market, particularly in matters where technological innovation, intellectual property and commercial strategy intersect.

We are trusted by clients at the top of the market, including industry leading tech companies, the Dutch government, and multinational corporations, advising on matters where technology and IP are business-critical.

We are particularly active in complex technology transactions and IT-driven commercial contracting. Our work includes advising on and negotiating:

  • Outsourcing and managed services agreements
  • IT procurement and large-scale vendor contracts
  • System integration and digital transformation projects
  • SaaS and cloud services agreements
  • Software licensing arrangements
  • Escrow and business continuity arrangements
  • Service level and maintenance agreements
  • Technology cooperation and joint development agreements
  • Distribution and framework agreements
  • General terms and conditions and complex commercial contracts

We represent clients in complex IT and IP disputes and commercial litigation, particularly disputes arising from failed IT implementations, outsourcing arrangements, software performance issues, IP enforcement and infringement disputes and contractual interpretation disputes.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing - Netherlands

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

VAN RAPPARD MINNEBOO KLINGENBERG houses an experienced team of legal specialists in the IT field, with experience spanning the full scope of contractual, contentious and regulatory mandates. The team is well equipped to navigate clients through the intricacies of technology contracts, including outsourcing, software development and cloud computing agreements. Clients can also rely on the law firm to assist with litigation proceedings arising from contractual breaches, as well as failed IT implementation projects. VRMK additionally draws upon its knowledge of relevant regulations, such as the AI Act, to help clients keep up to date with technological developments.

Notable practitioners

Roald Minneboo is a key point of contact for clients.

Work Highlights

  • VAN RAPPARD MINNEBOO KLINGENBERG advised Siemens and its subsidiary Heliox on a code fork software licence agreement.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

We value the law firm’s commercially astute, technology-savvy approach and its ability to bridge legal and operational considerations.

TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing respondent
Europe

The VRMK team is spot-on and has a pragmatic eye, as well as being very helpful and available to tackle matters quickly.

TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing respondent
Europe

VRMK has repeatedly shown that it is able to handle large and complex matters for us. The team efficiently pushes for the best result, with a good understanding of how to balance business needs versus business risk.

TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing respondent
Europe

VRMK consists of highly experienced partners who are extremely responsive, clear in their communication and have your business interests at heart.

TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing respondent
Europe

The VRMK team always reacts immediately when you need it.

TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing respondent
Europe

Members

Provided by VAN RAPPARD MINNEBOO KLINGENBERG

Bas Pinckaers

Godert van Rappard

Helmer Klingenberg

Head of Department

Roald Minneboo

Head of Department