Norton Rose Fulbright ‘combines in-depth knowledge’ of data protection and privacy with a ’practical approach’. The team is headed by the ‘excellent’ Jurriaan Jansen, who acts for listed companies across multiple sectors on data protection, cyber risk management, incident response, and technology-related contracts. Naomi Schuitema focuses on cross-border data transfers. In 2025, the team welcomed Alina Warmerdam, who advises on data protection compliance as well as transactional IT and IP matters, following the departure of Tilly Berkhout .
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very responsive, outstanding quality of work, well-aligned strategic partner.’
- ‘Jurriaan Jansen stands out in the field of data privacy and AI. He turns complicated legal advice into practical advice that can be easily presented to businesses and boards. He is always on the ball and looks ahead.’
- ‘The firm combines in-depth knowledge of data protection with a practical approach. They are very responsive.’
- ‘Jurriaan Jansen is an excellent lawyer who provides hands-on advice. Naomi Schuitema is a very responsive associate.’
- ‘Always comes up with different scenarios and related pros and cons.'
- ‘What I appreciate most about the team is their strategic, proactive mindset and their wide sector knowledge. They are always up to date with new legislation, and we therefore trust them with complex matters.'
Key clients
- AIG
- Lyondellbasell
- Coca-Cola Hellenic
- General Motors
- Flowserve
- Irdeto
- Palo Alto Networks
- The Relevance Group
- Coyote Logistics
- Bitvavo
- Unilabs
- DNV
Work highlights
Providing a data breach response service to AIG and its insured users of AIG’s CyberEdge Insurance product, as well as assisting AIG with marketing the product to clients.
Advising General Motors on a range of data protection matters, including collecting appropriate consents and dealing with the Schrems II requirements regarding the exchange of (personal) data between the EU and the US.
Advising Palo Alto Networks on the significant implications of new EU legislation, including NIS2, the Data Act and the AI Act.
Practice head
Jurriaan Jansen
Other key lawyers
Alina Warmerdam; Naomi Schuitema