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Menno de Wijs

Menno de Wijs

Senior Associate | Attorney at law

IT, Privacy & Cybersecurity

Menno de Wijs is a highly motivated professional with extensive knowledge and expertise, and a result-oriented approach.

Menno de Wijs is a highly motivated professional with extensive knowledge and expertise, and a result-oriented approach.

Education and career

Menno graduated from Leiden University in Civil Law in 2009, with a focus on ‘Legal protection in procurements’. He then commenced his legal career as an attorney at De Clercq. He won the Hague Moot Court Competitions in 2012, and went on to take second place in the National Moot Court Competitions. Since graduating, Menno has continued to regularly attend professional development courses and seminars.

Menno’s daily practice

Menno’s daily practice is procedural in nature, with an ongoing focus on IT and procurement issues. In recent years, he has served as lead counsel in a variety of tenders and complex legal proceedings. For example, Menno recently advised on the tender for the European Commission’s European Digital Identity Wallet (contract value of €26 million), and also argued successfully before the Court on the right of tenderers to rectify a tender. Menno also advises and litigates on performance disputes in awarded contracts.
Menno provides advice to both suppliers and contracting authorities, including museums, municipal health institutions and parts of various government ministries.

Selected cases

Procurement law preliminary relief proceedings relating to IT service provision

Recovery of an undue benefit payment on behalf of a pension fund

Procurement law preliminary relief proceedings relating to the supply of hardware

Procurement law preliminary relief proceedings

Contract interpretation and subsequent proceedings to determine damages

Procurement law preliminary relief proceedings relating to rectification of errors in a tender

IT procurement law preliminary relief proceedings

Appeal on whether the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) may be rectified by a tenderer

In addition, Menno’s previous work has included recovery of wrongfully paid funds, liability matters, the consequences of an aborted merger, and non-performance of purchase agreements.

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Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

Transgressive Behaviour in the Workplace: Legal and Cultural Shifts in the Netherlands

13 May 2025

In the Netherlands, the topic of “grensoverschrijdend gedrag”—transgressive or inappropriate behaviour in the workplace—has evolved from a relatively underexposed HR issue to a legal and societal priority. As an employment lawyer advising Dutch and international employers, I have seen this shift unfold in both subtle and seismic ways. What was once handled quietly within organisations is now a subject of public debate, regulatory scrutiny, and legislative reform. In this blog, I explore the recent legal developments, practical implications, and cultural challenges surrounding transgressive behaviour at work in the Netherlands—and what employers should know to act responsibly and effectively.

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Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

Modern Employment Conditions: (4) Changing Employment Conditions

30 April 2025

The work environment has changed significantly in recent years. Technological advancements, a new generation of employees, and the desire of workers to pay more attention to work-life balance are forcing employers to review their policies and employment conditions. It is important to respond to these changes, as modern employment conditions are increasingly becoming a determining factor for talent retention, attracting new employees, productivity, and overall employee engagement. What modern employment conditions can you think of? You can read more about this in this blog series.

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Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

Meet the team: Laura Gringhuis

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In this section, we introduce a colleague from the Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation team each month. This month, it's Laura Gringhuis' turn, a lawyer within the Employment & Employee Participation team. Curious about her story and what drives her? Read on to find out more!

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