De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek centres its data privacy practice around public and private enforcement matters. The team stands out for its expertise in data protection litigation and investigations, often representing major technology companies in class actions and follow-on mass claims civil litigation. The team also assists clients with cybersecurity incident responses and critical advisory services. Practice head Geert Potjewijd is well versed in EU and international data protection laws, advising on a large number of GDPR collective actions in the Netherlands. Co-lead Axel Arnbak is the go-to for data and cybersecurity issues, recognised for his expertise in regulatory issues and is often invited to testify before the European and Dutch parliaments as a privacy and cybersecurity specialist.

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Key clients

  • Salesforce, Inc.
  • Meta Platforms, Inc.
  • Uber Technologies, Inc.
  • TikTok Technology Limited
  • Amazon Europe Core S.à r.l.
  • Gen Digital Inc. (Avast Software)
  • ABN Amro Bank N.V.

Work highlights

  • Assisted Uber with several litigations and regulatory enforcement mandates related to driver deactivations, ride allocation and data governance.
  • Assisted Meta with several class actions involving data protection and consumer law claims before the Amsterdam Court of Appeal and District Court.
  • Assisted TikTok with a class action pending in the Netherlands regarding alleged GDPR and consumer law violations.

Lawyers

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Geert Potjewijd
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Leading partners
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Axel Arnbak
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Practice head

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Geert Potjewijd, Axel Arnbak