Sought-after for its ‘strong professionalism and expertise’, CMS advises a broad mix of domestic and international clients on the full spectrum of IT, data and regulatory challenges. Led by Katja van Kranenburg-Hanspians, the team is increasingly engaged on cutting-edge AI governance questions, assisting corporates, public bodies and educational institutions through compliance mandates. The practice’s breadth is bolstered by Simon Sanders, whose work spans complex IT contracting and disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Highly committed, available and knowledgeable. It feels like a colleague in our own team.'
- ‘Simon Sanders is outstanding. Excellent professional. He supports us to move forward and not complicating the situation. He understand the needs and adjusts well.’
- ‘Strong professionalism and expertise.'
- ‘The experience of the team with the actual underlying technology of IT is invaluable for the understanding of the environment we operate in.’
- ‘Expert advice, with eye for needs of client.’
- ‘Very experienced, hand-on, good negotiators. Keep emphasis on the legalities and pitfalls of IT project, but still keep the relationship with the vendor in mind.’
Key clients
- Ahrend AIG BT BluJay (e2open) Auping CitizenM Chubb Netherlands Probation Office (Reclassering Nederland) VodafoneZiggo EasyHotel IVU ID Logistics Infomedics KUBOTA PLUS Retail
Work highlights
Advised the National Probation Offices with respect to IT-contracting for its digital transformation program, replacing its existing IT primary processes system with a new innovative IT platform.
Advised Vodafone with respect to a dispute concerning a tender for the provision of fixed and mobile telephony services to UMC's.
Advised IVU Traffic Technologies with respect to a contractual dispute on the provision of certain systems and services.
Practice head
Katja van Kranenburg-Hanspians
Other key lawyers
Simon Sanders