Joanne Zaaijer > Osborne Clarke > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

Osborne Clarke focuses its practice on technology, media, and telecoms sectors, enabling it to advise on online advertising and marketing, virtual and augmented reality, as well as e-commerce. The team advises large multinational technology companies on data protection issues as well as retail, healthcare, hotels, and leisure industries. The practice is led by Joanne Zaaijer, who is well-versed in many areas of data privacy including cross-border data transfers, GDPR compliance, implementing privacy policies, and telecom specific legal and regulatory data issues. Senior associate Dewi Harkink joined the firm in April 2023 from Van Iersel Luchtman Advocaten and combines his specialist knowledge in IT with data privacy and data protection.

Osborne Clarke is proficient in advising on complex, cross-border IT outsourcing initiatives and data protection matters, showcasing expertise in innovative sectors like artificial intelligence, virtual reality and mobility-as-a-service. The TMC department is jointly steered by Coen Barneveld Binkhuysen and Joanne Zaaijer. Barneveld Binkhuysen represents both suppliers and customers with software development, IoT projects, blockchain matters and smart city initiatives. Meanwhile, Zaaijer is an expert in privacy and data protection law, handling cross-border personal data transfers and ensuring GDPR compliance.