Leeway advises on the full span of IT and outsourcing work, including software and data licensing, cloud and SaaS implementations, and the contractual issues impacting major digital programmes. Heading the team is Michiel van Ast, who assists clients with digital transformation projects, IT contracting and contentious technology issues. Michiel Odink regularly acts for clients in the digital, media, entertainment and retail industries, while Niels Eberson plays a key role across IT procurement and broader technology mandates.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Michiel Odink and Michel van Ast are very business savvy, quick, pragmatic, to the point and overall fun to work with.'
- ‘They are especially capable in law pertaining to online and digital subjects, which is what I need for my business.'
- ‘Excellent communication, positive and hands on.’
- 'They are able to quickly get to the root of the problem and assess what and when is needed, keeping an eye on the pragmatic aspects of the case.’
- ‘Industry knowledge and commercial acumen.'
- ‘Commercial understanding of a number of key sectors.'
Key clients
- Lefebvre Sdu
- LandingAI
- GVB
- Backbase
- PVH Europe
- HP
- Axelera AI
- Baidu Inc.
- HealthSage AI
- Karl Lagerfeld
- Shell Recharge Solutions
- Danone
Work highlights
Advising GVB, Amsterdam’s public transport company, on the public tender and implementation of a new ERP system.
Advising HealthSage AI on a range of commercial and regulatory matters.
Assisting Lefebvre Sdu with a broad range of digital compliance and regulatory matters, including support on the development and positioning of its AI offering.
Practice head
Michiel van Ast
Other key lawyers
Michiel Odink; Niels Eberson