Lauded for its ‘solid and pragmatic advice’, NautaDutilh’s technology group advises clients across the full spectrum of IT work, from complex outsourcing arrangements and cloud migrations to data-driven monetisation models, AI deployments and high-stakes IT litigation. The team also acts for major financial institutions and global tech players through both public and private tech-related M&A. At the helm is the ‘calm, thoughtful, and approachable’ Joris Willems, who is noted for his deep expertise in AI, cyber security and next-generation technology issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I very much enjoyed working with the NautaDutilh team. They possess great legal knowledge but foremost their key strength lies in their people - their availability and cooperative hand-on pragmatic working style, with a more firm stance where needed.'
- ‘Joris Willems stands out with his excellent pro-active counselling, understanding of the business and broad perspective on new developments.'
- ‘The team is very knowledgeable in a broad area of the law, up to date with new developments and a pleasure to work with.'
Key clients
- ABN AMRO Bank
- Achmea Pensioenservices N.V
- Airbnb, Inc.
- American Express
- a.s.r.
- beIN Media Group
- Bitvavo
- Blinqx
- Byont Ventures
- Dirk van den Broek
- Funda
- HAL Investments
Work highlights
Assisting Prosus with the development of innovative GenAI tool, Toqan.
Advised TCS with respect to a long-term full service IT and BPO outsourcing agreement with ATHORA Netherlands N.V. worth over €250m.
Assisted a.s.r. Nederland N.V. with the sale of Aegon Bank N.V. (Knab) to BAWAG P.S.K. Bank für Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Österreichische Postsparkasse Aktiengesellschaft (BAWAG), with a focus the transitional services workstream.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Joris Willems
Other key lawyers
Sybren de Beurs; Cyril Christiaans