Greenberg Traurig LLP
Client SatisfactionGreenberg Traurig LLP advises a range of clients, including notable entities in the technology and public sectors. The team routinely handles matters involving the GDPR, data compliance, and cybersecurity threats. Practice head Herald Jongen specialises in IT outsourcing, data protection, and complex transactions and is supported by Nienke Bernard who mainly assists the Dutch state and education sector in data privacy issues. Emre Yildirim and Wouter van Wengen are also key to the team.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Greenberg Traurig is very responsive and delivers on time at any request.’
‘Easy going, open minded people. Specialists for different topics.’
‘The ability to execute based on recent knowledge and experience and advise clients in a fast and pragmatic way on topics of privacy.’
‘Pragmatic, no-nonsense that results in quick -always same day- responses to client questions. The ability to quickly gain insight in clients needs and wants results in good results after negotiations.’
‘The team is very dedicated, always available for questions and support. Very skilled not only on content but also on process.’
‘Harold Jongen is a specialised privacy lawyer, knows his field. Dealing with Big Tech is his specialty, he knows the way of working of counterparts. His approach lets the other party move in the right direction. Nienke Bernard is a very specialised privacy lawyer, ready to be consulted, no matter what time it is. Give the client the opportunity to operate by itself knowing that this specialist is ready to advise or step in if needed. ’
Key clients
- State of the Netherlands (Ministry of Defence)
- State of the Netherlands (Ministry of Justice and Security)
- State of the Netherlands (Ministry of Education & Science)
- SURF
- SIVON
- Athora Netherlands N.V.
- Anonos, Inc.
- Detailresult
- Messagebird B.V.
- Bioforum
- European Stability Management (ESM)
Work highlights
- Assisted the State of the Netherlands on their landmark deal with AWS to enable government-wide use of their cloud services.
- Assisted Athora Netherlands N.V. on a major outsourcing deal involving insurance portfolios and IT services.
- Advising Anonos, Inc. on their data embassy tool’s compliance with the data protection rules.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Herald Jongen