DLA Piper’s Dutch office, drawing on the firm’s extensive global TMT expertise, offers guidance on IT and business process outsourcing, technology transactions, IT contracts, and dispute resolution. The team is proficient in emerging and disruptive technologies like AI, IT design and project implementation, and IT integration after mergers. Khaled Dadi, directing the IT and IT outsourcing practice, serves IT service suppliers, financial institutions, and large domestic and international entities in both contentious and non-contentious matters. Floris de Wit focuses on the IT and technology elements of M&A deals, outsourcing, and technology-related agreements.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team specialises in IT contracts and contracting. They are knowledgeable in current IT market developments and services.’

  • ‘Floris de Wit is easy to communicate with, has a proactive attitude and always has a holistic view of the case. He always looks for a solution that fits both parties.’

  • ‘They have in-depth knowledge and a genuine interest in the business.’

  • ‘The team is experienced in multi-disciplinary challenges, coordinating tightly and efficiently, with a good eye for the client's needs.’

  • ‘Khaled Dadi is always friendly, but extremely dedicated to the case at hand.’

  • ‘They have a good mix between having technical legal skills and a good business sense.’

  • ‘I value Floris de Wit's commercial sensitivity, availability on short notice, delivery and patience.’

  • ‘The entire team is really very good, prompt, dedicated, knowledgeable and delivers very good outcomes for the client.’

Key clients

  • Accell
  • AIG
  • Atos Nederland B.V.
  • BigCommerce
  • Cushman & Wakefield
  • Danone
  • Dentsu Aegis
  • DPDK B.V.
  • European Commission - DG CNECT
  • HSO International B.V.
  • ING Bank
  • Irdeto B.V.
  • Lionsville
  • Meyn
  • NCC Group
  • Paragon
  • Rabobank
  • Shoparize
  • Tech Mahindra
  • Unilever
  • VodafoneZiggo
  • William Hill
  • WNS

Work highlights

  • Advised FMO Bank and the JIM Foundation on inbound and outbound licensing aspects for measuring environmental and other impacts of investments through SaaS applications.
  • Advised Irdeto on all legal aspects of the procurement and sales process involving the use of new technologies.
  • Advised Stratasys in the merger of Makerbot and Ultimaker.

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.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Khaled Dadi

Other key lawyers

Floris de Wit