‘Highly experienced, practical, and client focused’, AKD is regularly sought-after to assist regarding IT service agreements, public procurement matters, and disputes stemming from stalled or unsuccessful IT projects. Martin Hemmer leads the group and is noted for his ability to navigate contentious IT implementation and project delivery issues, while the ’stand-out’ Renée Schipper is active in regulated sectors.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘Accessible, highly experienced, practical, and client focused.’
- ‘AKD has a really strong practice group that covers clients' needs across several jurisdictions.’
- ‘Renée Schipper is a stand-out lawyer that assists with practical to the point advice.'
- 'Renée Schipper is very skilled within a wide range of topics within the TMT sphere. She is easy to cooperate with and always accessible. ’
- ‘The AKD IT team combines strong legal expertise with a clear understanding of technology-driven businesses.'
- 'They stand out for their collaborative, cross practice approach, ensuring advice is both practical and strategic.'
Key clients
- Vitec Software Group
- CIZ
- Aevitae
- Electronic Repair Logistics
- Andes
- SDL
- Track Innovations
- UMG/Invivo
- Flow Real Estate BV
- Prorail
Work highlights
Providing CIZ with IT law legal advice concerning its various multi-million IT projects, including drafting the commercial contracts and providing other IT law advice.
Assisting long-standing client Vitec Software Group with multiple acquisitions to strengthen its position in Vertical Market Software
Successfully obtained injunctions against the illegal use of cookies against Adtech companies including Criteo S.A. and Xandr.
Practice head
Martin Hemmer
Other key lawyers
Renée Schipper