The organisation
What Kennedy Van der Laan does
Kennedy Van der Laan was founded in Amsterdam in 1992 by a group of lawyers who wanted to place more emphasis on the human and social side of legal practice, alongside technical quality. The firm built a name in employment law and in technology-related fields such as IT, IP and privacy, later adding corporate M&A and administrative law to its core specialisations.
In the Netherlands
Kennedy Van der Laan in the Netherlands
The office is on the Molenwerf in Amsterdam. Compared to the traditional full-service firms, Kennedy Van der Laan is known for a more informal culture and a client base that includes many technology and media companies.
Structure
Practice groups and where you work
Practice groups include employment law, IT and privacy, intellectual property, corporate M&A and administrative law, with cybersecurity as a more recently developed specialisation.
Getting in
How students start here
Students usually start through an internship or trainee position, often drawn by the firm's focus on technology, media and employment matters rather than the traditional Big Law path.
Key facts
At a glance
- Type
- Boutique law firm
- Head office
- Amsterdam
- Founded
- 1992
- Size
- 210 employees, 120+ lawyers
Related
Relevant legal practice areas
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Van der Laan
What does Kennedy Van der Laan do?
An Amsterdam firm founded in 1992 with a strong focus on employment law, IT, IP, privacy and corporate M&A.
How do I get an internship or traineeship at Kennedy Van der Laan?
Students usually start through an internship or trainee position, often drawn by the firm's focus on technology, media and employment matters rather than the traditional Big Law path.
Which legal practice areas are relevant at Kennedy Van der Laan?
At Kennedy Van der Laan, the most relevant practice areas are Employment, Labour & Pensions, Intellectual Property and Corporate/M&A.
Where is Kennedy Van der Laan based in the Netherlands?
Head office: Amsterdam.
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