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TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing | Europe

Netherlands

The below TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in Netherlands. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

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Band 1

  1. Brinkhof
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    Brinkhof
    TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing
    2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
    Brinkhof has a standout reputation across the full range of the TMT sector, in particular offering market-leading expertise in matters concerning data protection, media law and technology regulations. The firm advises on a number of high-profile and contentious data privacy matters, including the right to be forgotten, data breaches, the processing of data of minors and the use of website cookies. Additionally, the firm acts on data exchanges and the use of data in live streaming, as well as advising on regulatory investigations and compliance. Brinkhof is a popular choice with media sector clients, representing them in highly publicised litigation concerning disinformation, defamation and freedom of information, as well as disputes relating to jurisdictional issues. The team advises clients on media regulations and drafting contracts. Brinkhof is also highly sought after for IT outsourcing matters, including licensing agreements and contract negotiations, but also in litigation proceedings. The law firm also handles matters in the telecommunications sector, including compliance with both Dutch and EU regulations and the roll-out of 5G and broadband networks. Additionally, team members represent clients in licence fee disputes.
  2. Kennedy Van der Laan
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    Kennedy Van der Laan
    TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing
    2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
    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 telecommunications matters, including disputes on regulations and strategic frequency auctions. 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.
  3. Van Doorne
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    Van Doorne
    TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing
    2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
    Van Doorne is one of the top 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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Band 2

  1. Project Moore
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    Project Moore
    TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing
    2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Project Moore is a boutique law firm with a notable offering in both IT and data protection matters. The team has particular expertise in advising clients on technology procurement, as well as IT contracts and other agreements. It also represents clients in contentious matters, such as litigation concerning IT contracts and investigations into data breaches. Additionally in the area of data protection, team members advise on compliance with GDPR and binding corporate rules, as well as data sharing regulations.
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    Vondst Advocaten N V
    TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing
    2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Vondst Advocaten is recognised for its solid offering across a range of IT matters, including often advising pension funds and technology sector companies on IT procurement, outsourcing and contractual matters. The law firm also represents clients in litigation regarding failed IT projects and in licensing disputes, as well as advising on regulatory matters.
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Band 3

  1. Bird & Bird
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    Bird & Bird
    TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing
    2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Bird & Bird enjoys an outstanding reputation in the telecommunications sector. The firm assists clients with contentious and non-contentious matters regarding the roll-out of the fibre network in the Netherlands, as well as representing clients in litigation concerning access tariffs and obligations. The team advises clients from the technology and telecommunications sectors on compliance with EU telecoms regulations, such as the Electronic Communications Code. Team members act for clients on spectrum auctions and infrastructure issues. In addition to its strength in the telecommunications sector, Bird & Bird represents clients in media sector disputes relating to freedom of information and defamation claims. On the non-contentious side, the team advises on broadcasting and production agreements and applications for licences. Team members additionally assist IT clients with commercial agreements and contract negotiations, as well as with matters involving blockchain technology and e-commerce.
  2. Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Greenberg Traurig is a respected practice capable of handling large-scale IT outsourcing matters. Its lawyers are experienced in contract negotiations and regulatory advice, as well as cybersecurity and data transfers. The firm has a broad client base from retail to the public sector.
  3. Houthoff
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    Houthoff
    TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing
    2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Houthoff has a strong focus on IT contracting and e-commerce matters, as well as assisting with regulatory compliance and consumer protection mandates. It has a number of clients from the automotive industry. The law firm also represents clients in a number of IT sector disputes, including over liability for failed projects.
  4. Van Benthem & Keulen
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    Van Benthem & Keulen
    TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing
    2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Van Benthem & Keulen advises clients on IT outsourcing contracts, licensing agreements, IT procurement tenders and technology development agreements. The law firm also represents clients in contentious and regulatory matters.