Interesting BackTalk: IT law for platforms

Feb 17, 2026

Last week, our latest BackTalk was hosted by our VentureNetwork member De Clercq Attorneys and Notary in Leiden. This edition focused on IT law ventures developing platforms and apps aiming to operate in the Dutch and EU markets.

Jeroen van Helden, attorney at law at De Clercq, delivered an insightful session on Data and Tech Regulations. Despite the complexity of the topic, Jeroen expertly navigated the subject. He provided relevant and up-to-date examples that helps start-ups building platforms in Europe gain clarity and practical understanding.

Continuing the discussion, Mehdi Daustany and Mehrdad Ghaffari, co-founders of our scale-up Clever Initiative, shared their practical experience with IT law and compliance. One thing became clear: building a platform in Europe is no easy task. Clever Initiative shared their growth journey to show the audience that IT law is not just about regulations – it is an integral part of the product itself.

Thank you, Jeroen, Mehdi and Mehrdad, for your valuable insights. And a special thank you to De Clercq Advocaten Notariaat | B Corp for another warm and informative welcome!

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