De Clercq Advocaten Notariaat is sought-after for its ‘proactive and results-driven approach’ to complex sourcing and procurement issues across the healthcare, education and government sectors. Practice head Natascha van Duuren regularly guides clients through outsourcing, cloud sourcing and high-stakes procurement disputes. Jeroen van Helden advises on the full suite of IT contracts, software licensing and compliance matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘It is a very knowledgeable and professional team. The combination of legal and IT makes them quite unique.'
- ‘Natascha van Duuren and Jeroen van Helden are very good at taking ownership and delivering according to promise. They also have a pragmatic approach.’
- ‘The team was extremely well up to speed on our needs and relevant aspects relating to i.e. DORA and delivered advice and guidance within challenging timeframes.'
- ‘Natascha van Duuren and Jaouad Seghrouchni stood out in terms of proactive thinking, ensuring a big picture and holistic approach to our needs.'
- ‘The team is very consistent. We really appreciate their knowledge. Their knowledge of liability risks in the ICT sector is immense.’
- ‘Natascha van Duuren is our rock. She's always available and acts quickly. Her down-to-earth perspective inspires peace of mind and confidence.’
Key clients
- The Dutch Central Bank
- Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment
- The Salvation Army in the Netherlands
- Bureau Veritas Cybersecurity
- Naturalis Biodiversity Center
- Etrading Software (Netherlands) B.V.
- Gate Terminal B.V.
- Reinier de Graaf Hospital
- Regional Public Health Service Hollands-Midden
- Futureproof Group B.V.
- Zooma Group B.V.
- World Marrow Donor Association
Work highlights
Advised The Salvation Army in the Netherlands on a European tender with a contract value of approximately €35m for a registration system to support its primary processes in the criminal justice chain.
Advised Etrading Software (Netherlands) B.V. on the outsourcing of a range of critical services and assisted with the bidding process to become the Consolidated Tape Provider in the EU and to be authorised as a Data Reporting Service Provider by ESMA.
Advised the Dutch Central Bank as an external expert officially appointed by the State Secretary for Education, Culture and Science, on the archiving of digital information.
Practice head
Natascha van Duuren
Other key lawyers
Jeroen van Helden; Michelle Wijnant; Menno de Wijs; Jaouad Seghrouchni