Tech & Digital

Leading advice on cutting-edge advancements

... from the leader in the Dutch marker for high-end data and technology work.

Our clients are the major players in data-heavy industries, ranging from Silicon Valley's big tech firms, significant digital platforms and leading financial institutions to retail companies. Our expertise covers consumer class actions, strategic boardroom advice, internal investigations, M&A, cyber security incidents and enforcements actions by the Data Protection Authorities (DPAs), the European Commission and the Consumer and Markets Authority (ACM).

We understand the opportunities and the risks associated with the platform economy. We help digital platforms harness the power of data analytics by navigating through the complex legal landscape for privacy and consumer protection. We enable companies to realise customer-centric innovation and analytics, through cutting-edge advice on the the application of pseudonymisation, machine learning and related technology.

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Geert Potjewijd

Partner

Axel Arnbak

Senior Associate

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Privacy, Data & Cybersecurity

Recent Matters

6 July 2022

Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. announces commercial partnership with Amazon in the US

De Brauw advised Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. on the commercial agreement between its US subsidiary Grubhub, Inc. and Amazon. The commercial agreement enables Amazon Prime members in the United States to sign up for a free, one-year Grubhub+ membership and access unlimited $0 delivery fees from hundreds of thousands of restaurants on Grubhub throughout the year.

1 May 2022

Qogita completes Series B funding round

De Brauw successfully advised Qogita, a leading global wholesale supplier, in completing its Series B funding round. Qogita raised EUR 80 million, effectuated by both a primary and secondary offering.

23 March 2022

Hunkemöller to be sold to leading Dutch investors

Hunkemöller to be sold to leading Dutch investors, including Parcom and Opportunity Partners, with Carlyle reinvesting for a minority stake. Leading European lingerie brand Hunkemöller has been sold to leading Dutch investors, including Parcom, a Dutch investment company, and Opportunity Partners, the investment company of Dutch entrepreneur Robert van der Wallen. Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG), an existing shareholder, will reinvest for a minority stake. The new investors have an established track record in developing retail and e-commerce consumer goods brands and are ideally suited to support Hunkemöller's strategic ambitions. The board of Hunkemöller is excited and believes that this new partnership will accelerate the company's continued omni-channel growth strategy. The transaction remains subject to employee consultation and customary regulatory approvals.

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