Alex van der Wolk is the managing partner of Morrison Foerster’s Amsterdam office and chair of the firm’s European Data, Cyber + Privacy practice. Drawing on 20 years of experience, he advises global companies on their most complex data strategies and compliance programs, governing all aspects of information management.

Clients value Alex’s practical approach, commercial understanding, and global perspective. Chambers EU notes that he “quickly gets to the heart of the issue and provides solid, pragmatic advice,” offers “great insight in global matters,” and delivers “practical guidance on complex problems.”

Alex helps clients develop data and privacy strategies at the forefront of their digital and data-driven endeavors, especially those involving new technologies. He has significant experience assisting clients with structuring their approach to data in specialized areas, such as health-tech, AgTech, and AdTech.

He regularly leads crisis management teams for clients facing investigations by data protection authorities or responding to cybersecurity incidents. He also advises on cyber preparedness and EU regulatory frameworks, including NIS2, DORA, the Cyber Resilience Act, and the EU Data Act.

Alex is an experienced litigator, representing clients in privacy litigation across Europe. His work includes successfully representing clients in the first privacy class action cases in the Netherlands and the UK.

Notably, Alex was one of the first practitioners in Europe to help companies establish Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs). Since then, he has developed a longstanding and unparalleled track record obtaining regulatory approval for BCRs, both in the EU and in the UK.

Alex frequently speaks at high-profile international conferences, including IAPP and South by Southwest (SXSW). He is also a guest lecturer at the TIAS Business School of Tilburg University.

Alex is a Dutch-qualified lawyer and a member of the Amsterdam and Brussels Bars. He speaks English and Dutch fluently.