Astrid Sixma (38) has been appointed partner in IT law at Kennedy Van der Laan as of July 1. Within her practice she focuses on IT contracting, with a focus on projects in the field of AI and FinTech. Astrid also assists clients in innovative projects relating to the energy transition, including the application of technical solutions for network congestion problems.
Joost Linnemann, CEO of Kennedy Van der Laan: "As a law firm, we are proud of our large and leading IT section and Astrid, as a partner, is an incredibly valuable addition to this team. With her extensive knowledge and experience, she can effectively advise clients on complex projects and knows how to build bridges between IT and other issues."
Prior to joining Kennedy Van der Laan as an attorney in 2019, Astrid worked at Houthoff and NautaDutilh, among others.
About Kennedy Van der Laan
Kennedy Van der Laan is an independent Dutch firm with 120 attorneys. Since 1992 the firm's staff has been serving leading market leaders, with specialist legal knowledge in, inter alia, the fields of IT, IP, cybersecurity, privacy and insurance law. Based in Amsterdam, the firm works worldwide for a wide range of clients, from startup to multinational. The people of Kennedy Van der Laan have a pragmatic and committed mindset and are close to their clients' dynamic field of work.
