Legal Consultancy Services
With over 20 years of hands-on and strategic legal leadership across multinational corporations, regulatory bodies and law firms, I provide pragmatic and forward-looking legal consultancy. My focus is on enabling growth and innovation while safeguarding compliance, helping companies navigate evolving EU and global regulatory environments. From drafting and negotiation clear and balanced AI and technology contracts to navigating data protection, public tenders, and competition rules, I provide practical advice that helps your business grow securely and sustainably.
AI, Cloud, Technology Contracts
With over a decade of experience negotiating high-value SaaS and technology agreements across Europe - including 11 years at Salesforce -, I help companies structure and secure their AI and tech contracts and get business done. My expertise ensures balanced, future-proof agreements that mitigate risks around data use, intellectual property, liability, and regulatory developments such as the EU AI Act.
Public Tenders
I advise on public sector contracting strategies, drawing from my leadership in scaling legal support for European public procurement deals. I assist clients in navigating complex compliance frameworks, minimizing risk exposure, and positioning themselves competitively in tender processes.
Data Protection
As a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E) with hands-on experience in global data privacy and cybersecurity, I provide pragmatic guidance to ensure GDPR compliance, manage cross-border data transfers, and align business operations with evolving digital regulations.
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EU Competition Law
Building on my experience at the Netherlands Competition Authority and as senior competition law counsel in the telecom and technology sector, I provide expert advice on antitrust compliance, merger control, and distribution strategies. My guidance ensures businesses stay aligned with EU competition rules while pursuing growth opportunities.
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“I’ve had the privilege of working with Kristien for over a decade, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is an exceptional commercial legal counsel who consistently brings a rare combination of strategic insight, deep legal expertise, and business acumen to every engagement. Kristien has successfully negotiated some of the most complex contracts across continental Europe, often under intense pressure and high stakes, always delivering outcomes that balance legal integrity with commercial pragmatism. Kristien is a true partner to the business and a key enabler of growth and execution at scale."
Bob V.
"Kristien is a fantastic lawyer. We worked together on many complex cases and engagements at Salesforce, driving positive customer experiences and substantial growth with Nonprofit and commercial organisations. Kristien holds a wealth of experience and is able to share it in ways that everyone can digest. She is knowledgable and creative. Most of all, Kristien is a fantastic team player and I would always welcome the opportunity to engage with her."
Eva H.
“I have always been impressed by the competence and tireless engagement of Kristien. She was navigating through and lead and advised others through negotiating and closing of big and complex deals with strategic accounts, always bringing these over the line in time.”
Verena S.