Robert Boekhorst
Lawyer | Partner
Tech & Data
Biography
Robert Boekhorst has been working as a lawyer and partner at VBK in the Tech & Data team, which he manages, since June 2014.
Following his studies, Robert worked as an inhouse counsel at Koninklijke KPN NV, to become an IT lawyer at Stibbe after 6 years. From 2008 to 2014 Robert was a partner and head of the ICT & Communications practice group at Baker & McKenzie.
Robert is an all-round ICT & Privacy lawyer. He has extensive experience in the entire range of ICT practice and special experience with sourcing projects, including outsourcing (of IT or business processes), cloud computing, off-shoring (of software development, for example) and wholesale communication services. Robert is involved in tender documentation, tender processes and tender strategy and provides support by conducting negotiations and drawing up the contracts.
Robert has extensive experience on both the customer side and the provider side. The experience with sourcing includes the tendering of complex IT projects that fall within the scope of the Procurement Act.
In recent years, privacy law has become an increasingly important part of IT practice. Privacy issues include the legitimacy of processing, international data transfers and general compliance projects for multinational companies.
In addition to his work as a lawyer and partner at VBK, Robert is an arbitrator at the Stichting Geschillenoplossing Automatisering (SGOA).
Expertise
- IT contracts
- Privacy law
- E-commerce
- Internet law
- Procurement law
- Telecommunications law
- Sourcing projects
About Robert
Robert studied law at Leiden University.
Robert also regularly lectures on ICT-related topics, such as:
- Cloud & Privacy (seminar of the Netherlands Outsourcing Platform)
- Top Five Issues in Global Licenses (iTechlaw annual meeting)
- Current events in procurement law (Grotius IT specialisation training return day)
- Creating value through governance in sourcing contracts (master class in collaboration with. Nyenrode Business Universiteit and Conquaestor)
Robert is a member of the VIRA (the Netherlands Association for Computer Lawyers), the NVVIR (Dutch Association for Information Technology and Law), the Privacy Law Association, the Netherlands Outsourcing Platform and the iTechlaw Association.
Get in touch with Robert
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Chambers: Client testimonials
- “He helps me in getting things done swiftly, providing pros and cons of the different scenarios and supporting me in the right choices for my company.”
- “Robert Boekhorst is an extremely likeable person, but sharp and hard when needed in the discussion. He is respectful towards all parties at the table, while keeping the client's interest very high.”
- “Robert Boekhorst is very pragmatic and very skilled. He is a hidden gem and I definitely recommend him.”
- “Robert Boekhorst is a seasoned IT lawyer who provides us with his vast experience and insights in complex and strategic matters.”
Publications of Robert
DORA and subcontracting: Final draft RTS published
An agreement for the provision of IT infrastructure entails an obligation to provide an adequate backup and security system, even if this has not been agreed between the parties
Brexit and the transfer of personal data
Legal500: Client testimonials
- “Robert Boekhorst is a strong leader in both negotiations as well in guiding companies which direction they should be heading. His drafting skills and memory are extraordinary.”
- “I have worked with Robert Boekhorst for quite some time now. He stands out for his responsiveness, clarity of advice, and commercial awareness.”