Liza Stellingwerf
Lawyer Tech & ICT, contract law and corporate law
Liza Stellingwerf is a committed lawyer who assists entrepreneurs in the areas of corporate law, contract law, and liability law. Liza is also experienced in assisting entrepreneurs with the design and assessment of partnerships, the drafting and implementation of general terms and conditions, and the restructuring of companies and partnerships.
Liza advises start-ups, scale-ups, and large (international) companies, with special expertise in tech, IT, and ICT. She combines sector-specific knowledge and experience with practical advice and litigation representation.
More about Liza Stellingwerf
As a lawyer, Liza is known for her practical approach, getting straight to the heart of the matter. In proceedings and conflict situations, she distinguishes herself through her creative and pragmatic approach to cases.
Liza is a strong communicator and legal expert and moves with ease within various layers of companies. She enjoys translating the day-to-day ins and outs of companies into a legally defined and understandable work situation.
Liza primarily advises tech, IT, and ICT companies in the field of corporate and contract law. She drafts and negotiates various types of contracts, including sales contracts, distribution agreements, and license agreements. She often does this in collaboration with IP specialists for integrated contract solutions. In addition, Liza supervises corporate processes such as restructurings, joint ventures, and exit strategies. Thanks to her experience with the specific dynamics of the tech sector—such as rapid growth and international expansion—she provides pragmatic advice that is in line with the commercial reality of her clients.
In June 2024, Liza completed the postgraduate specialization program at the Grotius Academy in the field of national and international contracting. She is a recognized specialist in these areas and has mastered the intricacies of drafting and litigating contracts.
In addition to her legal practice, Liza is active as a chairperson and moderator (www.mrwerkenvoorzitter.nl) and presents the Mr.WerkenPodcast (www.mrwerkenpodcast.nl), in which she interviews scientists and politicians in an accessible manner about current legal issues.
Liza is registered in the Dutch Bar Association’s register of legal areas in the following main areas of law:
- Civil procedural law (including litigation and attachment and enforcement law)
- Corporate law (including liability law and company law)
Based on this registration, she is required to obtain ten training credits per calendar year in each registered main area of law, in accordance with the standards of the Dutch Bar Association.
Specialist areas
Liza specialises in the following legal subareas:
- ICT law, e-commerce and cybersecurity
- corporate law
- contract law
- restructuring law
- partnership law
- seizure and enforcement law