Privacy policy

Privacy Statement

This privacy statement applies to the processing of personal data by Lawrence Advocaten (hereinafter referred to as “Lawrence”) of:
i. visitors to our website,
ii. employees or main contacts of (potential) clients and business partners,
iii. job applicants, and
iv. other data subjects.

Lawrence takes its responsibility for protecting your personal data very seriously and has therefore drafted this privacy statement.

The purpose of this privacy statement is to provide transparency about how Lawrence collects, uses, and protects personal data. It also explains how we comply with privacy legislation, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Please read this statement carefully to understand how we handle your personal data.

We use personal data only for the purposes for which it was collected. To ensure that all parties are properly informed, Lawrence refers to this privacy statement in all its agreements, engagement letters, and general terms and conditions. The most recent version is always available on our website.

What is personal data?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) defines personal data as any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. This means that an individual can be identified, directly or indirectly, on the basis of such information.

About us

Lawrence Advocaten, located at Alexanderstraat 4 in The Hague, the Netherlands (Chamber of Commerce No.: 85250414), is the data controller within the meaning of the GDPR.

For what purposes do we process personal data?

We process your personal data solely for predetermined and legitimate purposes. Below is an overview of the various processing purposes.

1. Providing legal services and invoicing

For this purpose, we process the contact details (such as name, position, address, email address, and telephone number) of contact persons of our (potential) clients and/or business relations.

We also process any other personal data that you—or a third party—provide to us in connection with the performance of an agreement and the delivery of our legal services. This may include personal data of clients, employees of third parties, customers, involved parties, and/or other natural persons.

Since we provide legal services exclusively to business organizations, most other data (such as financial information, including bank account numbers) are generally not considered personal data.

The legal basis for this is the performance of a contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.

2. Responding to emails or other contact requests

When you visit our website and decide to contact us—for example, to share an idea, propose a collaboration, or ask a general question—we process your personal data (such as name, position, and email address) upon receipt of your message.

If you provide them, we may also process your phone number or other personal data.

The legal basis for this is our legitimate interest in developing our business activities (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).

3. Marketing and relationship management

If you are a (former) client or business partner, we may use your name, position, and email address to send you newsletters, firm updates, and event invitations.

The legal basis for this is our legitimate interest in maintaining business relationships and informing clients about relevant developments within the firm (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).

You may also subscribe to our newsletter through our website. In that case, the legal basis is your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

4. Client due diligence and compliance with laws and regulations (including the Wwft)

Before providing certain legal services, we collect information to verify the identity of clients and ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs), in accordance with the Dutch Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Act (Wwft) and professional rules for lawyers.

For this purpose, we process, among other things, your name, title/position, contact details, employer, and a copy of an identification document. The photo and citizen service number (BSN) are redacted.

Lawrence is required to report unusual transactions to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU–Netherlands) and provide the necessary information. Personal data may also be processed in connection with a possible investigation by the Dutch Bar Association.

The legal basis for this is our legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR).

5. Recruitment and selection

When you apply for a position with us, we process the personal data you provide in your CV and cover letter, such as name, phone number, email address, and work experience.

This data is used solely for the purpose of the recruitment process. If no employment agreement is established, we delete your data unless you have consented to its retention for future vacancies.

The legal basis for this is our legitimate interest in an efficient recruitment process (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) or, where applicable, your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

Your rights

You have the right to be properly informed about what we do with your personal data and why we need it. We provide this information through this privacy statement.

In addition to the right to clear information, you also have the following rights:

  • Right of access: you may request information about the personal data we process about you.

  • Right to rectification: we will correct inaccurate or outdated data.

  • Right to erasure (‘right to be forgotten’): in certain cases, you may request that your data be deleted.

  • Right to restriction of processing: in specific circumstances, you may request that the processing of your data be limited.

  • Right to data portability: you may ask us to transfer your data to you or a third party.

  • Right to object: in certain situations, you may object to the processing of your data.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please send an email to info@lawrence-advocaten.nl. We will respond to your request within one month.

With whom do we share data and where is it stored?

Lawrence only shares personal data with third parties when this is necessary for the performance of our services or to comply with legal obligations. We always ensure that appropriate security and confidentiality measures are in place.

Lawrence Advocaten
E: info@lawrence-advocaten.nl
I: www.lawrence-advocaten.nl

All services and work are performed under an engagement agreement. Assignments are carried out under Dutch law. All agreements are subject to the general terms and conditions of Lawrence, which include a limitation of liability.
The general terms and conditions are available for inspection, can be consulted via our website, and will be sent free of charge upon request.