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Hester de Vries

Hester de Vries

Europe 2026

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Kennedy Van der Laan
 Kennedy Van der Laan

Ranked in 1 practice area

TMT: Data Protection

Netherlands

12 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Privacy Group

Career

Hester advises businesses on the many aspects of data protection law, privacy and technology. She supports Dutch and international companies as well as government agencies in matters concerning (EU) privacy legislation. She also advises on the impact of privacy in large administrative projects and on the full implementation of privacy compliance in businesses and organisations. Besides, she provides support in investigations and enforcement procedures of the Dutch supervisory authorities Personal Data Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP)) and Authority for Consumers and Markets (Autoriteit Consument & Markt (ACM)).

Professional Memberships

Chairman of Vereniging Privacyrecht (Privacy Law Association)

Board member of Vereniging Privacy Recht Advocaten (Privacy Law Association for Attorneys)

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

TMT: Data Protection - Netherlands

Band 2
Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

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  • She brings a calm and confident presence, and her deep understanding of data flows and privacy relationships allows her to quickly identify relevant legal implications.

    TMT: Data ProtectionChambers European Guide

  • Collaborating with Hester de Vries is always a pleasure. Her professionalism, accessibility and ability to translate complex privacy issues into practical guidance make her an invaluable partner in our legal affairs.

    TMT: Data ProtectionChambers European Guide

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