Information Technology

Outstanding practice covering all aspects of IT, outsourcing, media and data protection. Remains highly sought after for its expertise in IT contracts and cloud services agreement negotiations, including IT-related disputes often involving multiple jurisdictions.

Clients report the team is "excellent, provides top-notch performance, is efficient and is interested in being productive for the client."
Interviewees also laud the team for being "client-driven and innovative."

The "very experienced" Joost Linnemann is recognised for his long-standing expertise in IT matters, including complex issues related to cryptocurrency and blockchain.

Clients are impressed by Patrick Wit's "fast delivery, IT knowledge and quality of work." He advises leading international companies on the regulatory and contractual aspects of digital transformation processes, including on the termination of outsourcing contracts and negotiation of settlements.

One client reports that Reinoud Westerdijk is "responsive and engaged throughout the negotiation, offering strong tactical advice, as well as substantive legal support." He is well versed in assisting clients from the financial sector with outsourcing matters and the negotiation of agreements for cloud services. Westerdijk also handles the IT and e-commerce aspects of the development of digital platforms.

Kennedy Van der Laan is highlighted for its 'fast and in-depth advice, ability to understand business problems, and for offering the right solutions'. In addition to outsourcing and other IT projects, the team also handles IT disputes, e-commerce mandates, cybercrime, and public procurement matters. Patrick Wit is in demand for his 'negotiation expertise', while other well-regarded partners include Joost Linnemann, Hester de Vries, and Christoph Jeloschek; senior associate Joost Schmaal is also a name to note. The team counts TNT, McDonald’s and Stichting BKR among its broad client base.

Outstanding practice covering all aspects of IT, outsourcing, media and data protection. Frequently handles IT infrastructure outsourcings for multinational corporate entities, with additional experience in disputes flowing from breaches of service contracts.

The team's market-leading position is reaffirmed by sources, one client explaining: "The team is an excellent mix of those with a lot of experience and relatively new lawyers, all of whom are fresh and energetic."

"The firm takes the lead when it comes to innovation, combining extensive knowledge about new technologies with legal knowledge about the risks and possibilities," states one source.

Joost Linnemann is an experienced practitioner, known for his varied work in IT and outsourcing. Clients praise him for "coming up with new ideas and connecting us with other companies going through the same types of innovation processes."

Patrick Wit is well known among market commentators for his advice on IT agreements. He has experience in cross-border outsourcings for international clients.

Kennedy Van der Laan’s team is led by Joost Linnemann, with support from Reinoud Westerdijk, outsourcing expert Patrick Wit and data protection specialist Hester de Vries. Microsoft, ABN Amro and Capgemini are clients. Litigator and arbitrator Christoph Jeloschek made partner in January 2017; Joost Schmaal is also recommended.

Outstanding practice covering all aspects of IT, outsourcing, media and data protection. Also handles IT litigation, e-commerce and licensing.

Clients are extremely impressed by the expansive nature of the firm's advice on IT matters: "They are super knowledgeable and able to give comprehensive answers even if we don't quite ask the right questions," adding: "They are thoughtful and expansive in how they think about things."

Joost Linnemann is an experienced practitioner, known for his varied work in technology, IT and outsourcing. He is seen by peers as a "smart lawyer" who is frequently involved in IT innovation issues and earns particular praise for his work on matters related to blockchain and developing areas of IT.

Patrick Wit is praised by clients for his "in-depth IT knowledge, commercial awareness" and"excellent counselling capabilities." He focuses on outsourcing projects and transactions and frequently acts for clients in the financial sector. One client notes: "He's very creative and never gives up. When he negotiates he really takes the place of a mediator between the parties, taking into account the interests of other parties, as well as our interests, and he aligns the interests by finding the overlap."