Loyens & Loeff covers a notable range of data protection and privacy issues from representing clients in court before the Data Protection Authorities for data beaches to advising on the GDPR and other key topics such as the data issues concerning M&A deals, AI, e-health, and wearables. The firm combines its expertise from other practice areas to give fully rounded advice to clients in projects and are especially adept at handling the intersection of life sciences and healthcare with data privacy. Practice head Kim Lucassen is ‘highly experienced in all fields of privacy and data protection’ and regularly advises on both contentious and non-contentious data issues. She is supported by Nina Orlić who assists tech and e-commerce companies with data compliance, data transfers, data infrastructure, and outsourcing. Céline Van Waesberge left the firm in May 2023.

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Testimonials

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‘Great diverse and collaborative team headed by the knowledgeable Kim Lucassen. Well organised and works efficiently. ’
‘Kim Lucassen is knowledgeable and highly experienced in all fields of privacy and data protection, from solid litigation advice to coordinating a global data breach. Great to work with. ’
‘Everyone I have worked with from Loyens & Loeff are always willing to assist with any possible problem and always trying the achieve the best possible outcome.'
‘I have worked closely with Nina Orlic and Kim Lucassen. I value their unique approach to every client and focus on understanding our individual issues.'
‘Kim Lucassen stands out. She is great to work with, and has excellent knowledge of privacy and pharmaceutical laws and is a fast and smart thinker. ’
‘Kim Lucassen stands out for her analytical skills, ability to grasp complex legal issues and high-quality and practical advice. Kim demonstrates a deep commitment to her clients and is always accessible, responsive, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure clients' needs are met. Kim combines her knowledge on data protection with her valuable expertise on regulatory compliance, particularly in the health and life sciences industry.’
‘This is a wonderful team both from a knowledge perspective as in terms of pleasant cooperation and it has been for many years. The team is highly responsive and gives excellent advice. They are particularly experienced in transaction related privacy advice.’
‘Kim Lucassen is impressive. Highly knowledgeable on multiple areas of the law and a great people manager. Nina Orlic is an associate to watch. Quick thinker, analytic skills are far above average and very tech savvy.’

Key clients

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
Banco Santander S.A. / Santander Consumer Finance S.A.
Bol.com
Colosseum Dental Group
Jan Linders Supermarkten B.V.
Keensight Capital
Laced Europe Ltd
Pharmaceutical Research Associates Group B.V.
Stichting Hartwig Medical Foundation (HMF)
Tata Communications Netherlands B.V.

Work highlights

Represented PRA NL in a dispute concerning the ownership of personal data under Dutch law, focusing on trial-related documents and the GDPR.
Advised Laced on a range of subjects, including privacy and data protection, including the establishment of a setup for its European expansion ensuring its terms and conditions complied with relevant European and Dutch consumer laws and GDPR.
Advising Banco Santander on a regular basis on data protection related matters, including a dispute concerning a negative credit registration and the right to be forgotten.