‘Highly qualified in information technology’, NautaDutilh boasts expertise in outsourcing, cloud services and data monetisation, as well as in IT litigation. The team is managed by Joris Willems, who is a popular choice for financial sector clients. Sybren de Beurs is notable for handling both public and private tech-related M&A transactions for incumbent and emerging companies. Eva Reinders focuses on diverse IT commercial contracts such as outsourcing, software licensing and service agreements. Marlous Schrijvers offers advice on software licensing, cloud services, SaaS and transfer contracts.

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Testimonials

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'The team is highly qualified in information technology. All lawyers have thorough knowledge of all applicable and new laws, regulations and innovative developments and have excellent strategic and tactical advising skills.'
'Joris Willems and Marlous Schrijvers are both very qualified to advise on all matters in the information technology field.'
'I would highly recommend working with this team. They are knowledgeable and adopt a pragmatic approach, and are very flexible.'
'Joris Willems and Sarah Zadeh are reliable for complex IP/technology matters.'
'The team combines in-depth knowledge with business savvy. The team is down-to-earth and very pleasant to work with.'
'Joris Willems and Cyril Christiaans are both pragmatic, hands-on and great sparring partners. They are very experienced and understand what matters most.'
'The team caters to the needs and provides sharp yet quick solutions.'
'Joris Willems is brilliant and a huge asset.'

Key clients

RTL Group
ABN AMRO Bank
Net2Grid
SGG Netherlands
Rabobank
SEW-Eurodrive
Joffe & Associes
Century Aluminium Company
Byont Ventures
OC&C
Incotec
Taqa
VFG (Vital Food Group)
Bestseller
Prosus (PayU, OLX)
a.s.r. (insurance company)
Irdeto
MessageBird
Funda
Tata Consultancy Services
beIN Media Group
Tencent
ING Bank
Booking.com
Knab
Takeaway.com / Grubhub
HAL Investments
Johan Cruijff Arena
NPO
Lineage Logistics
NVB (Dutch Banking Association)
Uber
Airbnb, Inc.
Moodys
MultiChoice Group
American Express

Work highlights

Assisted insurance company a.s.r. on all IT, data and technology aspects of their acquisition of Aegon Nederland.
Advised Prosus on the launch of its PlusOne AI tool.
Advised TCS with negotiations concerning a long-term full-service IT and BPO outsourcing agreement with Athora Netherlands N.V.