Jurre Reus

Attorney-at-law | Counsel
Jurre Reus

Jurre is an experienced counsel specialised in digital technology law. He assists clients in navigating the increasingly complex legal landscape. Jurre advises on technology and digital business matters and has broad experience representing clients in legal disputes with users, suppliers, customers or competitors. Jurre has been involved in groundbreaking legal proceedings about data protection (GDPR), platform liability, advertising and artificial intelligence. He also assists clients in investigations and enforcement actions by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) and the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Dutch DPA).

Jurre acts for a diverse clientele, including consumer product manufacturers, automobile manufacturers, platforms, digital service providers and financial service providers. Jurre works together with colleagues in Houthoff’s Litigation, Employment, Financial Regulatory and Competition teams on a day-to-day basis to ensure the highest level of service.

Both Chambers and Legal 500 have included Jurre in their Information Technology and Data Protection rankings as of the Netherlands’ top experts in these fields. Clients praise his analytical skills and no-nonsense pragmatic way of working. He has also been described as highly communicative and consistently solutions-oriented.

Jurre publishes legal articles and commentaries on a regular basis. He is a member of several legal associations, including the specialist association for qualified privacy and data protection lawyers (VPR-A).

  • Advised three Dutch municipalities on responding to enforcement actions by the Dutch Data Protection Authority regarding profiling of citizens.
  • Represented Risepoint (Unibet) in GDPR class action proceedings initiated by Gokverliesterug on behalf of online gamblers.
  • Advising a Dutch leading platform on the implementation of the Digital Services Act and DAC7.
  • LL.M. Private Law (Utrecht University)
  • WIPO Intellectual Property Summer School in Geneva (WIPO / University of Geneva)
  • Specialisation course Privacy and data protection law (Leiden University PAO)
  • Admitted to the Bar in the Netherlands in 2014

Expertise

IT
IT plays a crucial role in today’s business operations – and with rapid innovation come complex legal challenges. From cloud services and outsourcing agreements to data protection and litigation, we help navigate risks and seize opportunities.
Privacy & Data Protection
The growing use of personal data by companies, government bodies and other organisations has created a legal framework that is constantly evolving. Almost every organisation processes personal data, such as information on users, customers, employees and business contacts.
Automotive
The automotive sector is undergoing major shifts. Today’s fast-changing world means that dealer and repair networks are being restructured, leading to the gradual disappearance of traditional distribution methods and the constant amendment of EU regulations.
Retail & Consumer Goods
The inevitable shift to omni-channel selling leads to more complex distribution and data processing and requires strategic collaborations and good chain directors to create and maintain a level playing field.
Technology
Whether it's about the largest and fastest-growing companies having technology at the core of their business model, financial institutions developing new ways to commercialise their services or industrials relying heavily on technology for their products – technology is top of mind.
Litigation
Business disputes can have a major impact on your organisation's reputation, continuity and financial position. Conflicts are becoming increasingly common due to growing regulation and social pressure. Shareholder disputes, contractual conflicts, directors' liability and collective actions invariably call for a well thought-out strategy and a thorough understanding of the sector.
Corporate Consumer Law
Companies providing online or other products and services to consumers (B2C) need to navigate an intricate and continually evolving set...
AI & Algorithmic Liability
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is frequently being used in society in various ways to help monitor events, make decisions and execute tasks.

"Jurre Reus is very knowledgeable, approachable and proactive."

Chambers Europe

TMT: Data Protection (2026 Edition)

Up and Coming

Chambers Europe

TMT: Data Protection (2026 Edition)

"Jurre Reus provides a top-notch service."

Chambers Europe

TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing (2026 Edition)

Up and Coming

Chambers Europe

TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing (2026 Edition)

Recommended

Legal 500

Industry focus: Telecoms (2026 Edition)

Leading Associate

Legal 500

Industry focus: Information Technology (2026 Edition)

"Jurre Reus is highly communicative, responsive, and consistently solutions-oriented. I felt well-supported throughout the process and would confidently recommend him and Houtoff."

Legal 500

Data Privacy and Data Protection (2026 Edition)

Next Generation Partner

Legal 500

Data Privacy and Data Protection (2026 Edition)

Up and Coming

Chambers Europe

TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing (2025 Edition)

"Jurre Reus has practical knowledge and is always very much on track on all upcoming legislation, keeping us informed on the possible impacts."

Chambers Europe

TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing (2025 Edition)

Leading Associate

Legal 500

Data Privacy and data protection (2025 Edition)

Leading Associate

Legal 500

Industry Focus: Information technology (2025 Edition)
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Publications

1 May 2024
1 May 2024
Een datalek betekent niet zonder meer een inbreuk op art. 24 en 32 AVG. Noot bij Hof van Justitie EU. Jurisprudentie Bescherming Persoonsgegevens.
9 September 2023
9 September 2023
Misleidende omissie inzake gebruik persoonsgegevens. Noot bij Rechtbank Amsterdam. Jurisprudentie Onderneming & Recht.
9 December 2022
9 December 2022
Grenzen waarbinnen een representatieve vordering gebaseerd op de AVG mogelijk is. Noot bij Hof van Justitie EU. JBPR.