Privacy & Gereguleerde Markten

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 contentious matters, including disputes with suppliers. 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.

"Kennedy Van der Laan's service levels are excellent and the response to our questions is within reasonable time."

"The team work well together and therefore have broad expertise."

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. "Hester is an expert on privacy matters."

Kennedy Van der Laan ‘always strives to deliver high-quality work’ across data protection regulatory mandates, investigations and enforcement proceedings. The group has also seen an increase in data breach and cybersecurity instructions and leverages the firm’s newly expanded corporate department to assist with data transactions. With expertise in the publishing, telecoms, technology, transport and entertainment sectors, key clients include Azerion, Keolis Nederland and Royal Schiphol Group. Noteworthy individuals include group co-heads Hester de Vries and Quirine Tjeenk Willink, and senior associates Elise Troll and Rosalie Brand.

Practice head(s): Hester de Vries; Quirine Tjeenk Willink
Other key lawyers: Elise Troll; Rosalie Brand; Laura Poolman

Hall of fame

• Hester de Vries

Leading individuals

• Quirine Tjeenk Willink

Rising stars

• Rosalie Brand
• Elise Troll

Testimonials

• ‘Very good and large team. Experienced members and more junior members providing a good and opportune mix for larger clients requiring broad privacy assistance.’
• ‘Hester de Vries is very experienced and knowledgeable. Hester stands out through her in-depth knowledge of the laws, regulations and case law in combination with her knowledge of the key players in terms of privacy experts. Rosalie Brand is a pleasure to work with. She is intelligent, dedicated, very knowledgeable and pragmatic.’
• ‘The firm has much relevant knowledge and expertise (all but criminal law). Collaboration, mostly behind the scenes, is almost seamless.’

Kennedy Van der Laan boasts market-leading expertise in several areas of TMT, particularly regarding media regulations and IT outsourcing. It 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.

One interviewee reports that Kennedy Van der Laan "holds its own in the Dutch scene, and its lawyers are always quite innovative."

A client reports that the team "has a strong capacity" and highlights the "great quality of advice."

A client reports that Hester De Vries is "an extremely intelligent and talented lawyer with in-depth knowledge of privacy law and the exchange of data." In addition to her experience in data sharing mandates, Hester De Vries represents clients in GDPR disputes and advises on the use of biometric data under data privacy regulations.