The boutique firm Vondst Advocaten N.V excels in outsourcing transactions, IT projects, litigation and data protection, and provides support to other law firms in tech-related M&A projects. Polo van der Putt, a renowned ‘true expert’ in new technologies such as big data analytics and AI, leads the team with his proficiency in IT contracts, litigation and data protection. Tjeerd Overdijk handles cases at the intersection of IT and intellectual property, including software rights enforcement, database rights, software patents and domain name disputes, and Herwin Roerdink is experienced in data protection and online marketing, serving data-driven clients in the FMCG, media and automotive sectors.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They have a profound understanding of the legal basics in combination with the skill to come up with pragmatic advice.’

  • ‘Very knowledgeable individuals with a down-to-earth mentality.’

  • ‘The team is incredibly knowledgeable on recent trends and what to look out for in legal proceedings and contracts with technology firms.’

  • ‘Vondst puts energy into really understanding the business of their clients to optimise their advice.’

  • ‘Polo van der Putt is a true expert in his field of expertise and very approachable and available.’

Key clients

  • Centric
  • Priva
  • SURF
  • Inergy
  • Translink
  • Novamedia
  • SPH
  • PGB
  • Randstad Groep Nederland and Randstad Holding
  • Softproviding
  • Reset National
  • Aalberts
  • Workrate
  • Assai Software Services
  • Dimensys
  • Retail Unity

Work highlights

  • Advised Dutch IT service provider Centric in various disputes, including litigation against a municipality and a dispute with Uniface.
  • Advised IT service provider Softproviding in an ERP deal with meat processor Vion.
  • Advised pension fund PGB in various outsourcing and technology transactions.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Polo van der Putt

Other key lawyers

Tjeerd Overdijk, Herwin Roerdink, Tineke van de Bunt