Industry focus: Information technology

Dirkzwager legal & tax

Dirkzwager legal & tax advises clients on IT contracts such as outsourcing agreements and service agreements, IT-related disputes, privacy law and internet law. The team’s leadership consists of Ernst-Jan van de Pas, Mark Jansen, Joost Becker and Christel Jeunink. Managing partner Van de Pas specialises in IT law, technology and IP, notably within the healthcare sector. Jansen heads the data protection and cybersecurity unit, concentrating on IT systems customers and advising on IT projects, failed automation and privacy matters. Becker represents clients in domain name disputes and other IT litigation issues, while Jeunink excels in IP contracting and innovation.

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Testimonials

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‘The Dirkzwager IT/IP practice has extensive knowledge of the information technology industry. They provide specialist knowledge that an IT company can use immediately.’
‘Mark Jansen is a thought leader in privacy law. Mark does not only provide knowledge about privacy laws and regulations but also provides concrete input on their implementation within the company.’
‘They are up to date with the latest developments.’
‘The team consists of a diversity of specialists. This means that you receive optimal advice for the cases in which you require support or advice.'
‘They have a wide range of specialists.’
‘This team has a uniquely good understanding of ICT in healthcare, which is different from ICT in other areas like banking.’
‘They are very precise. They think ahead and always see risks, and know how to mitigate the risk.’
‘They have lots of knowledge, a solution-driven approach, and to-the-point advice.’

Key clients

Info Support
Deventer Ziekenhuis
ETZ (Elisabeth-TweeSteden Ziekenhuis)
Serendipity
Rijnstate Hospital Arnhem
Avisi Group
Bovemij
Hogeschool Arnhem-Nijmegen (HAN)
Vereniging Nederlandse Gemeenten (VNG)
Alliander N.V.
Flitsmeister
Isala
Sint Maartenskliniek

Work highlights

Advised Sint Maartenskliniek on contract negotiations with NEXUS, an emerging electronic health record supplier.
Defended Info Support in a dispute with Peelgemeenten regarding a contract for the supply of SaaS for their primary business process.
Advised several hospitals, such as ETZ and Deventer Ziekenhuis, on the procurement of equipment and software covered by the Medical Devices Regulation.