The digital landscape is increasingly threatened by advanced hackers and evolving threats. As society relies on complex IT networks and third-party software, vulnerabilities can impact intellectual property, product security, and consumer data.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) may well defend against online threats like malware and ransomware, but hackers can also exploit them for cyber attacks like deepfakes and misinformation. Cyber breaches are becoming more complex, threatening critical services and the global economy, and complicating international legal assistance.

New cybersecurity legislation like DORA, NIS2, and CSR, along with expanding regulatory requirements, demand organisations to strategically manage cyber risks. Pragmatic steps are essential to address related business and reputational risks.

NautaDutilh's Benelux Cybersecurity & Cybercrime team specialises in cybercrime, cybersecurity, data protection, privacy, litigation, insurance, reputation management, corporate governance, and regulatory and criminal enforcement. The team offers strategic advice and legal support before, during, and after cyber security incidents. We empower businesses to navigate the cybersecurity digital landscape.

  1. Multidisciplinary team: Our experienced and multidisciplinary team understands the risk-based approaches of various organisations. We think alongside our clients and outside the box, without compromising legal quality.
  2. Trusted advisor: We offer strategic advice on cyber security programmes, internal controls, secure infrastructure, vendor due diligence, awareness programmes, data migration in data driven transactions, contractual protections, and cyber incident response plans. Our expertise includes regulatory and criminal defence, handling reporting requirements to regulators, and notifications to insurers and individuals and lodging criminal reports with the Dutch Police Prosecution Service and/or specialised Anti-Cybercrime Police Units.
  3. Navigating Legislation: We guide you through the regulatory landscape of (new) data and cybersecurity laws, ensuring compliance and minimising risks.

We help you ensure compliance with global cyber laws, provide guidance on preventing attacks, and promptly manage cyber incidents to ensure a strategic and controlled response. We conduct fact finding, advise on litigation, and reputational risks. Our experience also enables effective collaboration with authorities and partners.

  • Market focus

    Our strong market focus helps us to understand our clients' markets so we can provide proactive advice on strategic issues. We assist major global organisations, banks, insurers, tech companies, and non-profits, offering expertise in the following industries:

    • Connectivity & (High) Tech
    • eCommerce
    • Energy
    • Finance, Insurance and Banking
    • Life Science & Health
    • (Semi)-Public
  • Highlighted work
    • Representing companies affected by internet fraud and advising them on cyber incident response, cybersecurity issues and asset recovery.
    • Representing financial institutions such as a Dutch bank in a major phishing and internet fraud case.
    • Advising global logistics on cybersecurity, cybercrime and incident response.
  • What other say
    • ‘Joris Willems is brilliant and a huge asset’ Legal500 2024
    • ‘The team is very knowledgeable, practical and delivers work on time.’ Legal500 2024
    • ‘The team is very knowledgeable and cooperates internally like a charm. Due to the continuing expansion of the team, clients can be assured that continuity is assured.’ Legal500 2024
    • ‘The individuals have made sure that they understand our company, our culture and risk appetite properly before advising us. They are all very motivated and willing to deliver.’ Legal500 2024
    • ‘Very pleasant in meetings, very quick to react to questions and able to simplify complex issues.’ Legal500 2024

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