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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- ‘Communication and negotiation skills have resulted in a contract that has proved it successful in several occasions during the complex IT transformation program.’
- ‘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.’
- ‘Expert advice, with eye for needs of client.’
- ‘The experience of the team with the actual underlying technology of IT is invaluable for the understanding of the environment we operate in.’
- ‘Simon Sanders' understanding of law and IT has been invaluable to us, both in contracting and dispute resolution.’
- ‘Strong professionalism and expertise.'
Key clients
- Ahrend
- AIG
- BT
- BluJay (e2open)
- Auping
- CitizenM
- Chubb
- Netherlands Probation Office (Reclassering Nederland)
- VodafoneZiggo
- EasyHotel
- IVU
- ID Logistics
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