Marte Van Graafeiland > Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV > The Hague, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV is a stand-out firm for data protection and privacy, with broad coverage including litigation and advising on technologies including artificial intelligence. The practice is known for its skills in advising clients within the public sector but also excels in advising private sector clients. As a result of this the team often advises on data exchange arrangements between entities governed by both private and public law. Gerrit-Jan Zwenne and Marte Van Graafeiland both co-lead the privacy and data protection team. ‘Top authority‘ on data protection Zwenne has extensive experience in a number of data protection issues including AI, biometrics, blockchain, sensor data, and other upcoming technologies. Van Graafeiland is especially knowledgeable on public sector data privacy and protection issues, advising a range of ministries to local authorities and regulators.

Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV focuses on IT procurement, litigation, software law and data protection, often serving as the primary adviser for government ministries. Jeroen Naves, who became a partner in January 2023, leads the innovation, privacy and technology department, advising public authorities on IT outsourcing and the Dutch central government on large IT purchasing projects. Offering expertise in internet law and algorithms, AI, facial recognition, biometrics and blockchain, Gerrit-Jan Zwenne co-heads the privacy and data protection team alongside Marte Van Graafeiland.