Amsterdam—Global law firm Dentons has strengthened its Intellectual Property, Data and Technology practice with the recruitment of partner Elze 't Hart in the Amsterdam office.

With a focus on data governance and compliance, IT contracts and technology M&A, Elze 't Hart has been advising and litigating in the field of technology and data privacy for 12 years. She has extensive experience in complex, cross-border data projects and assists clients in the areas of digital transformation, AI, cloud, platforms, telecommunications, e-commerce, cybersecurity, and algorithms, including the impact of new legislation arising from the European Digital Strategy. She is certified as a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). She joins from Van Benthem & Keulen..

Commenting on her appointment, Elze 't Hart said: “Dentons has a very strong Intellectual Property, Data and Technology team both in Amsterdam and globally, allowing us to provide clients with high-end advice in the field of national and European legislation. The unique combination of quality, entrepreneurship, speed and the national and international practice within Dentons offers me the opportunity to serve clients even better. I am very much looking forward to further expanding the Intellectual Property, Data and Technology practice in the Netherlands together with my new colleagues.”

Constantin Rehaag and Giangiacomo Olivi , Europe Co-heads of the Intellectual Property, Data and Technology Group (IPD&T) at Dentons commented: "We are thrilled to welcome Elze ’t Hart to our team. Her experience in privacy and data protection comes at a crucial time, with rapidly evolving regulations across Europe. Elze will be instrumental in supporting our clients as they navigate these complexities, making her a fantastic addition to our IPD&T practice."

Marc Kuijper, Netherlands Managing Partner at Dentons: “The increasing demand from clients regarding all technological developments that influence our daily lives - and in particular the increasing legislation and regulations around these developments - makes it even more important to further strengthen our IPD&T practice in Amsterdam. We are delighted to welcome Elze and look forward to working together across practice groups.”

Dentons' Intellectual Property, Data and Technology practice group has more than 600 lawyers globally, including 150 in Europe.

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