‘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.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

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.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Joris Willems

Other key lawyers

Sybren de Beurs, Eva Reinders, Marlous Schrijvers, Cyril Christiaans, Sarah Zadeh