‘Very hands-on, business-minded lawyers, using technology tools for clients that help them manage risk in multiple countries.’

‘Berend van der Eijk is very knowledgeable and always able to quickly analyse the issue and provide pragmatic advice and risk analyses.’

‘The team understands that data privacy & data protection isn’t solely about GDPR and ePrivacy, but also about other (emerging) regulations and directives, such as the DSA, NIS2 and AI Act. Importantly, they apply their knowledge specifically to the SaaS (& TMT) context.’

‘Berend has the extraordinary ability to carefully analyse your situation and challenges and then help weigh the benefits and risks of a variety of options from both a business and legal point of view. Whilst listening to or reading Berend’s advice, it becomes clear that he has expert knowledge of data privacy in general, our sector, and regulatory enforcement.’

‘The level of understanding of data protection, telecommunications, related developments, and the overall level of knowledge they have readily available is truly noteworthy.’

‘The team is up to date and upfront in their knowledge and makes the correct assessment between practical solutions and more in-depth visionary advice. The team is young, diverse, easily accessible and flexible.’

‘Quinten Kroes is on top of the latest developments, really thinks with you and goes beyond only the formal legal rules to turn things into practical applicable solutions. He cares about his clients and considers clients’ positions in his advising.’

‘Brinkhof is a law firm that I always recommend to others to work with. Although it may be regarded as fairly small in comparison to other well-known firms, The level of engagement and output of its data privacy and protection and telecoms practices are a high standard.’  

‘What makes the individuals at Brinkhof stand out is their personal approach to the working relationship, the level of understanding they have of not only the sector or industry we are in, but also the way we would like to operate as a business. The advice is directly applicable and to the point. Specific mention goes out to Quinten Kroes.’

‘They bring a sophisticated, inclusive approach to the litigation. They show their experience on the legal questions, as well as on matters of policy, technology, and business concerns.’

‘A strong point of the DBBW Data Protection team is that if needed, experts in other areas of law that might be relevant can be added to the team on a need-to-need basis, which is efficient and cost effective.’

‘We have a long and good working relationship with Axel Arnbak, he is our key contact on data protection matters.’

‘The support is very professional, dedicated and great on a technical and strategic level. Commits itself to pro bono support.’

‘All team members are supportive and competent.’

‘Geert Potjewijd is a strong leader. He knows the law and thinks strategically to achieve the best possible results. Axel Arnbak is very knowledgeable about privacy issues and policy. Mirjam van Dam is a standout senior associate who is knowledgeable and capable.’

‘The team has a superb knowledge of both data protection & privacy as well as procedural & administrative law. This combination is hugely relevant in cases of investigation & enforcement as well as litigation, including mass claims.’

‘Sharp minds which are able to tune in to our fast pace and even go beyond that, while maintaining a very high level of quality and consistency.’

‘Very strong team, exceptional knowledge about data privacy.’

‘Joke Bodewits, is a top rate lawyer. Engaging, commercial and extremely knowledgable. What sets her apart is not just her industry and regulatory insights but her ability to apply law in a commercially realistic manner.’

‘Chantal van Dam is extremely knowledgeable, available and always delivers agreed projects on time. She explains difficult matters in a clear and simple way making complicated legal matters accessible even to those who are not lawyers. I really enjoyed working with Chantal and would definitely recommend her to colleagues.’

‘Joke Bodewits is not only a very kind and warm person with a good dose of humour, but she is also on top of all developments in the practice area, and has an enormous amount of knowledge. Each time we speak you learn something new.’

‘Joke Bodewits, Chantal van Dam, Fenneke Buskermolen all have exceptional GDPR knowledge and forward thinking skills. They have a very good understanding of new technologies in combination with healthcare, making them stand out from other law firms.’

‘The cyber incidents practice is global in reach and extremely knowledgeable.’

‘Joke Bodewits makes sure I receive deliverables which are ready to use. She is very pragmatic; she thinks along and she asks the right questions.’

‘Joke Bodewits has outstandingly supported our important Dutch and Belgian deals with extraordinary ideas, explaining all technical hurdles.’

‘Strong expertise in cybersecurity and especially Ransomware incidents. Also, highly professional and flexible.’

‘Unique expertise in the area of cybersecurity.’

‘The lawyers in the privacy team of Kennedy van der Laan are extremely knowledgeable in the field of privacy. Their advice meets the needs of our organization in this field.’

‘The practice is unique due to the possibility of a multidisciplinary approach in a file. Potential clients want to know the experience of the lawyers in their field of attention. Compared to other firms, Kennedy van der Laan is in our opinion one of the top firms.’

‘Hester de Vries, Elise Troll and Cees Plaizier all stand out because of their personal approach, with a detailed attention to the client combined with their experience and knowledge in the field of privacy.’

‘Gerrit-Jan Zwenne is an absolute legend in privacy law. In addition, he has been introduced as the best in the daily practice of our company. He is professional, has so much knowledge and is a very good communicator.’

‘Gerrit-Jan Zwenne is always close to us in discussions we have with the supervisory authority for the GDPR. We check our strategies with Gerrit-Jan and he is able to visit our premises for advice and training our staff.’

‘Gerrit-Jan Zwenne is for us the authority to go to in relation to questions, advice, collaboration and help on the matter of Privacy.’

‘In our mind there is no better expert in the privacy field than Gerrit-Jan Zwenne.’

‘It is impressive how the team has developed in recent years in this rather traditionally oriented law firm. They are now among the best in the field of data protection.’

‘Gerrit Jan Zwenne is an authority in data protection legislation and case law. His advice is practical though built upon a thorough understanding of daily practices, new technologies and the interpretation of hard to grasp legislation. Having Gerrit Jan Zwenne on your side in legal challenges, literally reduces stress levels. The rational and steady approach is highly appreciated.’

‘Very professional varied team with excellent performance. Scientifically based advice with practical indications. Spot on. Very good knowledge of how supervisor thinks and acts.’

‘Gerrit Jan Zwenne is spot on and combines science and practice in an accessible way. A brilliant thinker who oversees the whole picture and is able to present the key issues on a plate.’

‘The team is very dedicated and brings a lot of relevant knowledge and experience to the table. Their responses are always quick and set expectations correctly.’

‘Elisabeth Thole stands out as she is thorough, highly experienced and knowledgeable. She has strong legal views, insights and opinions and shares these regularly. Özer Zivali has grown to be a very senior lawyer in this field and strengthens the team with his own qualities and ever-increasing knowledge and experience.’

‘The hard-working team has established over the years a reputation that goes beyond the Dutch borders. The team is internationally well connected, highly diverse and has sound market knowledge. It is always a pleasure working with the team, which is a powerhouse.’

‘Elisabeth Thole is one of the leading figures in Netherlands and European data protection law. She is well known for her expertise and business approach. She knows how to deal with big cases and clients. She also allows her team to grow. Özer, who is a laywer in her team, did benefit a lot from Elisabeth and has become a very good data protection lawyer.’

‘Elisabeth Thole is one of the best in her field. In addition to her qualities, she thinks proactively with the client and is easily accessible.’

‘Elisabeth Thole and Ozer Zivali are very knowledgeable regarding privacy laws (GDPR) and give thorough advice to our company, reducing risks.’

‘A very strong data protection practice. Always very professional and accessible.’

‘Open minded, easy to connect and fast acting team members.’

‘Extremely knowledgeable but at the same time very practical in their approach. Very responsible, Dentons is a true partner for a company.’

‘Marc Elshof is very proactive, responsive and approachable. He understands the dynamics of our business operations and always provides to the point, practical advice.’

‘Marc Elshof’s team is young, ambitious and client focused. They are very keen on new developments, and I believe that is what makes a difference.’

‘Excellent team, thinks on their feet and is very capable in what they do.’

‘Marc Elshof has a deep understanding of our business, gives practical solutions and is a great resource for anything related to data privacy.’

‘Akkeroos Kremers is very smart, thorough and she has your back!’

‘Akkeroos Kremers is a rising star associate. She has both an excellent grasp of the subject matter and an uncanny ability to manage complex and difficult tasks. Highly organized and efficient, she has been the cornerstone of our global projects with Dentons – all of which have come in on time or early, on budget, and with outstanding results. Akkeroos has a very bright future.’

‘Marc Elshof is an outstanding data protection partner. He is responsive, practical, with an excellent view of the regulatory and market trends in the Netherlands and across Europe. He is particularly good at getting consensus views on difficult questions from across the EU and UK and providing the resulting advice in a usable format for companies.’

‘The privacy and data protection team has a pragmatic and business-oriented approach, all while the advice on legal requirements is provided in a clear and concise manner.’

‘The team has excellent knowledge of privacy law, pharmaceutical law, regulated markets and (international) contracts.’

‘Céline van Waesberge and Kim Lucassen are experts on privacy law, (international) contract law and pharmaceutical law. Their in-depth knowledge of the healthcare regulatory framework in combination with their knowledge on data protection are valuable and highly appreciated.’

‘Jacobine van Beijeren is an expert on data protection matters especially within the healthcare sector. Her in-depth knowledge of the healthcare regulatory framework in combination with her knowledge on data protection is valuable and highly appreciated.’

‘The Loyens Loeff data protection and privacy team in the Netherlands is very professional and dedicated. They are quite experienced in their field, responsive and able to provide precise but pragmatic and business-oriented advice.’

‘Kim Lucassen and Céline van Waesberge are both excellent professionals, experts in the field of data protection, with a deep understanding of complex topics such as sensitive data transfers and data protection impact assessments as well as data breaches. They provide pragmatic and quality advice, taking into account the business needs and the reality of industry practices. They have very good contact and ability to find solutions for clients.’

‘Kim Lucassen has the ability to quickly understand her client’s businesses and needs and has good availability.’

‘Kim Lucassen’s and Céline van Waesberge’s written and spoken English are excellent, they understand not only the law, but also wider strategic considerations. They also work hard to ensure that they are delivering what the client needs.’

‘High technical expertise in cybersecurity and especially in the area of compliance and regulations.’

‘Their team has always demonstrated an excellent understanding of the market, can dig into the details where necessary but can also be pragmatic.’

‘The team consists of highly qualified people with thorough knowledge of data privacy and protection. The team is easily approachable. The team takes it one step further by not only providing clear legal advice but also focusing on providing practical legal advice.’

‘Highly qualified lawyers, kind people, easily accessible and approachable, providing practical legal advice.’

‘The team is right there the moment you need them. The advice given is carefully formulated and explained in a manner that makes you feel confident that all relevant aspects are considered.’

‘Erik Jonkman is a very experienced and involved professional with an infectious passion for data privacy and data protection. He does not only provide the advice needed, but also shows and explains his considerations in a way that I really learn from it myself.’

‘The CMS Data privacy and data protection practice offers a high level of support that can handle anything from the most basic tasks to supporting with a data breach in less than 2 hours’ notice.’

‘The individuals in the team offer hands on personal support that ranges from basic input regarding data protection matters and the understanding thereof to complete incident support when a disaster strikes. The team is available at all times.’

‘Steady team with in-depth knowledge that is easy to reach and provides practical solutions!’

‘It is helpful to have an EU Representative service that can also help with overflow and specific projects.’

‘Robbert Santifort is personable and efficient.’

‘Greenberg Traurig is practical, thorough, bringing proper knowledge and expertise to the table.’

‘The Greenberg people we dealt with are razor sharp, knowledgeable and find solutions.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable and capable of dealing with any privacy problem quickly and easily. They have broad knowledge of what is going on and have various (negotiating) strategies to persuade global parties to make the right agreements.’

‘Herald Jongen is a specialist lawyer. He has a broad network of colleagues, experts and parties to consult if needed. Able to make complicated matters manageable. An expert and negotiator.’

‘The firm provided a professional analysis of the issues that were discussed. In addition, contributed with a strong legal opinion and supportive action items to be taken in order to address issues and save them.’

‘Kind, responsive, professional and patient.’

‘Strong and practical legal advisors.’

‘Jurre Reus gives concise and practical advice.’

‘The employees of Houthoff have a high standard. It’s not only looking towards the law, but also thinks businesswise and how it can contribute to the organization’s needs.’

‘They are pro-active, have a lot of GDPR knowledge and are quite fast in making policy documents.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable, practical and delivers work on time.’

‘NautaDutilh’s continuously growing data privacy and data protection practice is always of great help to us when we are in need of legal advice. They know our business very well and also really understand the interaction of data privacy/data protection with our business. Would recommend!’

‘Terrence Dom is the rising star of NautaDutilh’s Data privacy and data protection practice. Very knowledgeable and approachable and always delivers.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable and cooperates internally like a charm. Due the continuing expansion of the team, clients can be assured that continuity is assured.’

‘The individuals have made sure that they understand our company, our culture and risk appetite properly before advising us. They are all very motivated and willing to deliver.’

‘Terrence Dom has an outstanding ability to advise on complex matters. The turn-around time is quick. Very practical and to the point.’

‘Great knowledge of privacy issues and able to customise it for our organisation.’

‘Very pleasant in meetings, very quick to react to questions and able to simplify complex issues.’

‘The team combines expertise and great understanding of the industry and our organization.’

‘Joanne Zaaijer stands out for her practical and hands on advice. She is exceptionally knowledgeable and approachable. She is a true expert in her field, excellent in communication and managing expectations and moreover a great person to work with.’

‘The lawyers are professionals, technically skilled and collaborative.’

‘Great team, fun to work with, hands on and always available. They find practical solutions.’

‘The Brandeis team has been a real business partner for us from the moment we started our company. Silvia van Schaik and her team really wanted to understand the essence of what we did and put a lot of effort in providing us with advice, documentation and support in conversation with partners. They have a personal approach and have extremely quick response times when needed.’

‘Silvia van Schaik is extremely knowledgeable and can easily explain complex legal situations both verbally and in writing. She and her team are willing to go the extra mile to help us being successful.’

‘The proactive approach and the fact that they always put our interests first has been a great pleasure for us.’

‘Excellent team. Wonderful service and advice. Easy to work with and hands-on. Very client focused.’

‘Dennis Zieren gives you everything needed to be in an optimal position. A go-to person for data privacy and data protection-related matters. Fast, hands-on and client focused. Easy to work with.’

‘Specific knowledge of the business and my company as well as in-depth knowledge on privacy and data protection.’

‘Committed and expert lawyers. Lots of knowledge in-house. Pleasant people to work with, always an opportunity to spar. Think along with the organisation.’

‘Extensive knowledge in specific areas of law. The lawyers listen carefully to what you want and are very involved. They are always easily accessible to answer questions.’

‘The internal fast-tracking and the cooperation of teams within Ploum’s organisation significantly accelerated the project.’