Amsterdam, June 12, 2023 - Jelle Blom (39) was appointed partner at Kennedy Van der Laan on June 1. He is part of the Commercial & International Trade team.
Jelle's practice focuses on transactions, litigation and advice on commercial contracts, including franchise, agency and distribution. From his focus on the fashion, (luxury) consumer goods, logistics and hospitality sectors, he regularly advises on e-commerce, omnichannel and internet platforms.
Joost Linnemann, CEO of Kennedy Van der Laan: "With his specialized knowledge, Jelle guides his clients through the complex EU and Dutch regulations in the field of consumer law, competition and product compliance. He is known at Kennedy Van der Laan and among his clients for his commercial and solution-oriented mindset."
Jelle is president of the T.R.A.D.E. committee of AIJA (Association des Jeunes Avocates). He completed the Grotius specialization course in National and International Contracting cum laude. Legal 500 lists Jelle as a Rising Star in the category 'Industry focus: Retail'.
About Kennedy Van der Laan
Kennedy Van der Laan is an independent Dutch law firm with 120 attorneys. Since 1992 the firm's staff has been serving leading market leaders, with specialist legal knowledge in the fields of IT, IP, cybersecurity, privacy and insurance law, among others. Based in Amsterdam, the firm works worldwide for a wide range of clients, from startup to multinational. The people of Kennedy Van der Laan have a pragmatic and committed mindset and are close to the dynamic work field of the clients.