TECH LAW. HUMAN INSIGHT.

My name is Sarah Zadeh. Working as an attorney (advocaat) with over 9 years of legal experience both in-house as well as at different (inter)national law firms, I merge technical and legal expertise with a personal touch.

With a robust background in technology law, privacy & data protection, outsourcing & commercial contracting, and AI, ethics & compliance, I have successfully guided clients - from ambitious startups to global enterprises - through the complexities of today’s digital landscape.

Leveraging a forward-thinking, solution-oriented approach, I focus on delivering clear and practical legal advice that empowers you to innovate confidently, protect your interests, and stay ahead of evolving EU regulations.

ABOUT ME.

PUBLIC SPEAKER.

Outside my advisory work, I am an active speaker and writer on technology, AI regulation, and digital ethics. I have been invited to share insights at forums and institutions, including the International Bar Association, The Next Web Conference, Radboud University and the Responsible AI Summit, and I regularly contribute to national media such as RTLZ, NPO Radio, BNR and the Dutch Financial Times (FD).

My contributions focus on cutting-edge regulatory developments, ethical considerations, and practical strategies for navigating the evolving digital landscape: empowering individuals and organizations to innovate responsibly and thrive in a tech-driven world.

CONTACT.

Looking for sharp, practical legal advice in tech, privacy, or AI? Let’s connect.

Sarah Zadeh - attorney/advocaat (she/her)


📩 Email: sarah@zadehlegal.com


📞 Call: +31 (0)6 199 259 22


🔗 Or… find me on LinkedIn

I support organisations operating across sectors where accuracy, trust and innovation meet:

HIGH-TECH & AI-DRIVEN COMPANIES

I advise engineering, product and legal teams developing advanced technologies, including AI systems. My work includes AI governance design, data/model licensing, technical risk assessments, and practical implementation of the AI Act and privacy rules.

I have supported Prosus, Marktplaats/Adevinta, NorthC Datacenters and other high-growth tech companies in turning regulatory requirements into workable, auditable processes, and in resolving platform, software-implementation and data-use disputes.

SPECIAL-CATEGORY & HIGH-SENSITIVITY DATA

I support fintech, biotech, med-tech and health organisations working with highly sensitive data, from financial behaviour to clinical trial and R&D datasets. I help teams structure compliant data partnerships, manage automated decisions, and navigate sector regulations.

With experience advising ABN AMRO, but also (inter)national biotech/med-tech clients, and companies operating R&D pipelines, I advice clients to protect sensitive information without slowing innovation.

DIGITAL PLATFORMS AND DIGITAL-FIRST COMPANIES

I help platforms, marketplaces and digital-first companies use data responsibly while scaling their products. This includes advising on consent and transparency flows, ad-tech and analytics ecosystems, consumer-protection rules, and cybersecurity readiness.

I have worked with organisations such as Unilever, Marktplaats/Adevinta, and Dapper Agency to ensure that digital growth, data strategy and user trust stay aligned.

Across each of these industries, my approach is the same:
sharp legal analysis, grounded in technology and delivered with practical, business-minded clarity. I enable you to innovate confidently: with solutions that are future-proof, proportionate, and aligned to your strategic goals.

SECTOR EXPERTISE.

SERVICES.

    • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating:

      • Technology, SaaS & outsourcing agreements

      • AI development & deployment contracts

      • Licensing & data-sharing agreements

    • Risk assessments and contract management

    • Technology-related litigation and dispute resolution, including pre-litigation advice, strategy, negotiation and settlement support.

    • Data Protection Officer (DPO), Privacy Officer and AI Officer services (flexible or interim)

    • Advising on GDPR compliance and (cross-border) data transfers

    • Offering strategic privacy advice

    • Drafting processing agreements, policies and assessments (such as DPIA’s and LIA’s)

    • Privacy litigation and dispute resolution, including pre-litigation advice, strategy, negotiation and settlement support.

    • Advising on AI governance frameworks

    • Drafting AI policies, guidelines and assessments

    • Offering training and workshops on responsible AI, compliance & ethics

  • I am passionate about making complex legal and ethical issues in technology accessible and actionable, helping businesses, policymakers, and individuals navigate the rapidly changing digital landscape with confidence.

    Typical speaking topics include:

    • AI governance and the EU AI Act

    • Tech ethics and responsible innovation

    • Privacy and data protection in practice, or in specific sectors such as the health care sector

    • Platform regulation and digital services compliance

WHAT MY CLIENTS ARE  SAYING.

“(…) Available and responded quickly to my requests. Especially Sarah Zadeh was very skilled in her field. Her knowledge of the IT world really helped me in making the right choices.”

— Legal 500, 2025

“Sarah Zadeh always surprises me with her diligence, her willingness to dive deep into subject matter with her high attention to detail.”

— Legal 500, 2025

“Sarah Zadeh [is] reliable for complex IP/technology matters.”

— Legal 500, 2024

NOMINATED.

Key Lawyer - Data Privacy and Data Protection

(Legal 500, 2025 and Legal 500, 2024)

Key Lawyer - Information Technology

(Legal 500, 2024)