Jeroen van der Lee
Bird & BirdBird & Bird is a strong choice for a wide range of IT matters, including managing complex IT-outsourcing projects, e-commerce strategies, and dispute resolution. Practice head Jeroen van der Lee carries vast expertise in handling licensing deals, communication infrastructure transactions, and content digitalisation, while co-head Roelien van Neck focuses the consumer goods and content distribution sectors. Other key contacts include Stephanie Welbergen and Jochem Apon.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Stephanie Welbergen was professional, knowledgeable, and reactive.’
- ‘Very knowledgeable team, skilled in handling complex, delicate disputes. A strong collaborative approach from the team, who are readily available.’
- ‘Roelien van Neck is a leader in her field. She can take charge and navigate complex legal issues whilst maintaining a practical approach.’
- ‘Great knowledge of the relevant sector.’
- ‘Roelien van Neck has a firm understanding. She is readily available to discuss strategies and tactics and is prepared to consider new ideas. She is proactive, and she is committed to achieving results.’
- ‘I worked directly with Jochem Apon. What makes Jochem stand out is his practical application of the law, his understanding of things from a business perspective, and his ability to do what he says he will do and deliver when he says he will. Simply put, Joachem gets the job done. What I valued the most was Joachem's hyper-focus on wanting to understand the actual issues and his considered reasoned and pragmatic approach.’
Key clients
- DXC
- TomTom
- Bazaarvoice
- Roblox
- Bridgestone
- SentinelOne
- Epson
- Pangiam
- Viaplay
- Zeekr
- Karl Lagerfeld
- Rivian
- Lee Wrangler
- TooGoodToGo
- Pegasystems.
- Ab Inbev
- NCOI/Opleiding.nl
- Discord
- Albelli
Work highlights
- Assisted Bridgestone, including its subsidiaries, with drafting and negotiating various technology-related agreements.
- Assisted various companies active in the online gambling industry with a wide range of legal and regulatory issues.
- Assisted ACE Software (aka Pelican) with their contracts on open banking solutions (AIS and PIS).
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Roelien van Neck
Bird & BirdPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jeroen van der Lee, Roelien van Neck