Michelle is a creative thinker and enthusiastic attorney at SOLV who approaches legal challenges with innovative insights and out-of-the-box solutions. She focuses on general contract law, intellectual property law, and compliance and regulatory matters. With her master’s in Information Law from the University of Amsterdam’s IViR institute, she excels at making complex legal information accessible and provides clients with clear, actionable advice that balances legal protection with business objectives.
Beyond her work as an attorney, Michelle is an avid gamer, musician, and tennis player. Michelle loves winning and enjoys playing competitive online video games such as World of Warcraft, where quick thinking and good communication are crucial. On the tennis court, she makes split-second decisions. The creative thinking of a musician combined with the tactical sharpness and perseverance of a gamer and tennis player makes her an attorney who thinks outside conventional boundaries and excels.
As both a musician and gamer, Michelle understands the importance of intellectual property protection. The strategic acuity and determination translate directly to her legal practice, where she represents clients with the same dedication and focus.
In her daily practice, Michelle assists clients with protecting IP rights in commercial contracts and agreements, while confidently representing them in court when disputes arise. She advises on software-related matters, unlawful publications, and represents clients before regulatory authorities in administrative proceedings, particularly in the Gaming and Gambling sector. This comprehensive approach allows her to keep the entire playing field in view when advising clients on all aspects where intellectual property considerations arise.
Michelle is a member of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI).
Cases
2023: Administratively involved on behalf of ICAM Foundation in a class action lawsuit on privacy and IT security related to the GGD data breach.
2023: Involved in advising on projects and collaborations within the healthcare sector.
2023: Involved in advising various organisations on IT and IP law.
