HVG Law LLP‘s digital, cyber and privacy practice is led by Saskia Vermeer de Jongh who regularly assists clients with implementing data protection projects. The Amsterdam-based practice is noted for its specialty in assisting large financial institutions with corporate aspects of data privacy and protection matters.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team was able to map the GDPR landscape during a M&A deal, provide gap analysis and detail actions in a productive and educational environment. The team provided support of highest quality until issues had been resolved.’

  • ‘It has a very large team with many areas of expertise that provided support during a high-paced process. The attention to detail was phenomenal with a proactive partner and process management was outstanding. The team's ability to support our efforts in resolving GDPR actions was invaluable.’

  • ‘The team is very approachable and smart but also very pragmatic in the approach and solutions.’

  • ‘A complete team with several type of expertise regarding legal, privacy, security and compliance. Always available to help you and delivers on time. HVG really helps you when needed.’

  • ‘We’ve worked with several HVG team members on different subjects. Mostly we work with Saskia Vermeer de Jong and Merien Voorboom. They really deserve credits for their good teamwork and precise way of working.’

  • ‘What sets this legal practice apart is its combination of expertise and client-centric approach. The team has demonstrated a unique ability to blend deep legal knowledge with a strong focus on collaboration and clear communication.'

  • ‘This team consistently demonstrates an ability to offer not only legal insights and strategic advice that aligns with our business objectives. Their depth of knowledge in data privacy and data protection has been very valuable for us. We have especially valued the collaborative approach taken by the team.’

  • ‘HVG law help the financial industry with an integrated approach to all the current European digital laws: DORA, data act, AI act etc. They helped our organisation with dedicated DORA training sessions for experts, mulling over all the legal details.’

Key clients

  • ING Bank N.V. (ING)
  • Koninklijke Nederlandse Voetbal Bond (KNVB)
  • Reisinformatiegroep B.V. (9292OV)
  • Shin-Etsu Silicones Europe B.V. (Shin-Etsu)
  • Currence iDeal B.V. (Currence)
  • Koninklijke Nederlandse Lawn Tennis Bond (KNLTB)
  • Topigs Norsvin Holding B.V. (Topigs Norsvin)
  • GoodHabitz B.V. (GoodHabitz)
  • Jetbrains N.V. (Jetbrains)
  • Bedrijfstakpensioenfonds MITT (Bpf MITT)
  • Topcon Europe B.V. (Topcon)
  • Verbond van Verzekeraars
  • Sendcloud B.V. (Sendcloud)
  • Coöperatieve Telersvereniging Harvest House U.A. (Harvest House)
  • Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA)
  • Atos Nederland B.V. (Atos)
  • NN Insurance Eurasia N.V. (Nationale-Nederlanden)
  • Piggy Netherlands B.V. (Piggy)
  • Stichting Bureau Clara Wichmann (Bureau Clara Wichmann)
  • Integrated System Events LLC (ISE)
  • European LifeCare Group A/S (ELCG)

Work highlights

  • Assisted the KNLTB (Dutch Tennis Federation) with its administrative procedure appealing an administrative fine of the Dutch DPA.
  • Advised Nationale-Nederlanden on various data protection matters.
  • Assisted Bureau Clara Wichmann with their research on taking legal action to prevent online hate speech against women, particularly female politicians on a pro bono basis.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Saskia Vermeer de Jongh

Other key lawyers

Wout Olieslagers, Merien Voorboom