SOLV Advocaten > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile
SOLV Advocaten Offices
ANNE FRANKSTRAAT 121
1018 BZ AMSTERDAM
Netherlands
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SOLV Advocaten > The Legal 500 Rankings
Netherlands > Data privacy and data protection Tier 4
SOLV Advocaten is known for its internet and technology focus, assisting technology-driven clients such as software and e-commerce platforms with data protection and privacy issues. In particular the team handles a number of class actions in this space. The team is co-led by Douwe Linders and Wanda Van Kerkvoorden. Thomas Van Essen left the firm in March 2023.Practice head(s):
Douwe Linders; Wanda van Kerkvoorden
Other key lawyers:
Yentl van den Winkel
Key clients
Jumbo Supermarkets
Catawiki
Holland Casino
Sanoma Learning
Multitankcard
Stichting ICAM
SOMI
Work highlights
- Representing SOMI Foundation in a €1.4bn data privacy class action against TikTok.
- Representing Foundation ICAM in a €3.2bn data privacy class action against the Dutch State.
- Advising Multi Tank Card on GDPR related issues of Qrid, a platform for electric vehicle charging.
Netherlands > Industry focus: Information technology Tier 4
The TMC boutique SOLV Advocaten boasts sector-specific expertise including software, SaaS, e-commerce, healthcare and more. The group advises on IT disputes, licensing, digital data processing and online platform liability. Douwe Linders and Wanda van Kerkvoorden co-lead the team, with Linders representing IT and cloud providers on IT compliance and GDPR infringements class-action litigation. Former co-head Thomas Van Essen has left the practice.Practice head(s):
Douwe Linders; Wanda van Kerkvoorden
Other key lawyers:
Yentl van den Winkel
Key clients
SAP
Avaya
Catawiki
Pixyle.ai
Aiir Innovations
4NG
BSU
Finalist
Work highlights
- Representing JD Knowledge in multi-million euro litigation against the Port of Rotterdam and subsidiary Portbase for database infringement.
- Successfully defended a software developer in a multi-million euro IT dispute.
- Advised 4NG on the acquisition of several digital agencies.
SOLV Advocaten > Firm Profile
SOLV specializes in technology, media and communication. It was the first Dutch law firm that started focusing on this niche, which gives it a unique position on the Dutch market. Their attorneys are known to deliver effective solutions and provide service of the highest level. Their focus and years of experience ensure they are consistently at the forefront of their practice areas. SOLV services both local and international clients in a range of sectors , including high-tech, software, healthcare, media, retail, online platforms, fintech and education
Areas of practice include advertising law & unfair competition, commercial contracting, competition law & compliance, corporate & M&A, intellectual property law, litigation, class actions, IT law, privacy & data protection, press & reputational management, media law and telecommunications law.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Advertising Law & Unfair competition | Douwe Linders | linders@solv.nl | +31(0)610918864 |
| Class actions | Douwe Linders | linders@solv.nl | +31(0)610918864 |
| Class actions | Yentl van den Winkel | winkel@solv.nl | +31(0)205300160 |
| Class actions | Micha Schimmel | schimmel@solv.nl | +31(0)629736792 |
| Commercial Contracting | Kim van Haastrecht | haastrecht@solv.nl | +31(0)646970576 |
| Commercial Contracting | Wanda van Kerkvoorden | kerkvoorden@solv.nl | +31(0)205300160 |
| Commercial contracting | Micha Schimmel | schimmel@solv.nl | +31(0)629736792 |
| Competition Law | Kim van Haastrecht | haastrecht@solv.nl | +31(0)646970576 |
| Corporate & M&A | Kim van Haastrecht | haastrecht@solv.nl | +31(0)646970576 |
| Corporate & M&A | Yentl van den Winkel | winkel@solv.nl | +31(0)205300160 |
| Corporate & M&A | Micha Schimmel | schimmel@solv.nl | +31(0)629736792 |
| Intellectual Property | Douwe Linders | linders@solv.nl | +31(0)610918864 |
| Intellectual Property | Yentl van den Winkel | winkel@solv.nl | +31(0)205300160 |
| Intellectual Property | Micha Schimmel | schimmel@solv.nl | +31(0)629736792 |
| IT Law | Wanda van Kerkvoorden | kerkvoorden@solv.nl | +31(0)205300160 |
| IT Law | Douwe Linders | linders@solv.nl | +31(0)610918864 |
| IT Law | Yentl van den Winkel | winkel@solv.nl | +31(0)205300160 |
| IT Law | Micha Schimmel | schimmel@solv.nl | +31(0)629736792 |
| Litigation | Wanda van Kerkvoorden | kerkvoorden@solv.nl | +31(0)205300160 |
| Litigation | Douwe Linders | linders@solv.nl | +31(0)610918864 |
| Litigation | Yentl van den Winkel | winkel@solv.nl | +31(0)205300160 |
| Litigation | Micha Schimmel | schimmel@solv.nl | +31(0)629736792 |
| Media Law | Douwe Linders | linders@solv.nl | +31(0)610918864 |
| Press & Reputational management | Douwe Linders | linders@solv.nl | +31(0)610918864 |
| Privacy & Data protection | Wanda van Kerkvoorden | kerkvoorden@solv.nl | +31(0)205300160 |
| Privacy & Data protection | Douwe Linders | linders@solv.nl | +31(0)610918864 |
| Telecommunications law | Micha Schimmel | schimmel@solv.nl | +31(0)629736792 |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Douwe Linders | Partner | View Profile |
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Micha Schimmel | Associate | View Profile |
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Kim van Haastrecht | Managing Partner | View Profile |
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Wanda van Kerkvoorden | Partner | View Profile |
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Yentl van den Winkel | Associate Partner | View Profile |