THOMAS VAN ESSEN

Thomas van Essen is specialized in the fields of IT/ICT, (international) contracts, e-commerce, privacy, (promotional) games of chance and gaming.

His interest lies especially in drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex contracts in the field of ICT law and gaming. He litigates on a regular basis, inter alia, with regard failed computerization projects and failed gaming development agreements. He also provides advice with regard to the processing of personal data as well as the online offering of (promotional) games of chance.

Aside from his work as an attorney, Thomas also is a frequent speaker at workshops and seminars. Thomas also provides guest lectures at various universities.

In 2009 Thomas successfully finalized the post doctorate program for ICT law at the Grotius Academy.

In 2005, at the beginning of his carreer as a lawyer, Thomas was seconded to Skype in London to work as a legal in-house counsel for a couple of months.

 
Thomas studied law at the University of Amsterdam (specializing in Information Law). In his thesis, Thomas judged the conformity of the Dutch and German policy on games of chance in light of European regulations and case law.

Thomas has been affiliated with SOLV since its founding, and worked for the firm as paralegal prior to attaining his law degree.