Kennedy Van der Laan advises a wide range of clients on IT outsourcing, major technology projects, cybersecurity and broader digital transformation matters across the financial services, healthcare and retail sectors. Judica Krikke specialises in cloud sourcing, software licensing and data protection, while Patrick Wit is noted for his expertise on complex outsourcing mandates and ESG-related IT matters. Reinoud Westerdijk handles IT contracting, AI and technology cooperation projects, in addition to public-sector procurement. On the contentious side, Joost Schmaal and Christoph Jeloschek are key figures in IT-related litigation and arbitration. Together, all of the named partners form the practice’s leadership group.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Market leading team; fun to work with.'
- ‘Patrick Wit: powerful driver of projects. Christoph Jeloschek: sophisticated and easy going. Veerle van Druenen: sharp.'
- ‘The IT law practice of Kennedy Van der Laan has a unique ability to centre around its client.'
- 'The team invests in getting to know the client, stakeholders, the internal dynamics and processes which enables it to provide holistic and business-oriented legal counseling.'
- ‘Reinoud Westerdijk is both a standout legal advisor in his field and an excellent coach for his team. This enables the team to be able to scale across multiple matters, clients and topics.’
- ‘Very approachable, knowledgeable and pragmatic.’
Key clients
- Royal FloraHolland
- The Dutch Government
- University Medical Centers
- EarthToday Media
- Microsoft Corporation
- Koninklijke AholdDelhaize
- Port of Amsterdam
- Novulo
- Futurelife
- CBRE
- Backbase
- Hiscox
Work highlights
Challenged and litigated Broadcom’s VMWare changed licensing practices.
Assisted the Port of Amsterdam in an co-operation between the electricity grid operator Liander and the companies based at the Port of Amsterdam in setting up a cooperation for congestion management.
Advising six pension funds on the manageability of the program and negotiate the standard and fund specific project agreements with Achmea Pension Services.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Patrick Wit; Reinoud Westerdijk; Joost Schmaal; Christoph Jeloschek; Judica Krikke
Other key lawyers
Veerle van Druenen