Data privacy and data protection are core areas of focus for HVG Law B.V. which advises clients on a host of key industry developments including cybersecurity and AI matters. Led by Saskia Vermeer de Jongh and supported by Merien Voorboom, the practice handles a vast range of mandates, including data protection compliance, GDPR implementation, risk management, and related litigation.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Great team, very approachable, and various skills in the team to take care of many topics in the evolving data protection landscape.’
  • ‘Up to date on relevant developments, knowledgeable, as well as being sparring partners.’
  • ‘Merien Voorboom, a digital, cyber and privacy specialist, knows our company well and provides several options as legal solutions so we could choose which would work well for our company.’
  • ‘Diverse and energetic, the team reflects our own organisation in terms of culture, work ethic, and level of ambition.’
  • ‘Dedicated, knowledgeable, and easily able to contextualise complex data protection issues to all levels within our organisation.’

Key clients

  • Koninklijke Nederlandse Voetbal Bond
  • Reisinformatiegroep B.V.
  • Shin-Etsu Silicones Europe B.V.
  • Currence iDeal B.V.
  • Koninklijke Nederlandse Lawn Tennis Bond
  • Topigs Norsvin Holding B.V.
  • Jetbrains N.V.
  • Bedrijfstakpensioenfonds MITT
  • Topcon Europe B.V.
  • Verbond van Verzekeraars
  • Coöperatieve Telersvereniging Harvest House U.A.
  • Aruba Tourism Authority

Work highlights

Assisting the KNLTB in its administrative procedure appealing a fine of the Dutch Data Protection Authority, including advising on litigation strategy, the appeal and hearing; and assisting with the EU Court of Justice’s preliminary ruling procedure.
Providing on-site data protection support for the Dutch Central Bank within the Financial Expertise Centre.
Assisted Bureau Clara Wichmann on a pro bono basis in their research on taking legal action to prevent online hate speech against women, particularly female politicians.
Practice head

Saskia Vermeer de Jongh

Other key lawyers

Merien Voorboom; Wout Olieslagers