Biography
Femmie specialises in data and technology law. She advises and litigates on a broad range of matters relating to privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, telecommunications, the nterplay of fundamental rights, complex AI applications, and digital regulation. Her practice covers matters such as cyber incidents, international data transfers, direct marketing, and healthcare technologies. Femmie advises a wide variety of clients, including multinational organisations, healthcare providers, public authorities, and companies operating in sectors such as information technology and retail. In addition to her advisory and litigation practice, she regularly publishes articles, speaks at events, and delivers in-house training sessions.
Background
Femmie obtained her Master's degree in Law and Technology from Tilburg University in 2020. During her studies, she also spent six months studying at a university in Madrid. Following her graduation, she joined a prominent full-service law firm in the south of the Netherlands, where she practised for six and a half years. She was admitted to the Dutch Bar in February 2021. She also obtained the Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) certification in 2022 and successfully completed the Grotius specialisation programme in privacy law in 2024.
Femmie joined The Data Lawyers in November 2026. She is known for her analytical mindset and creative approach. She combines a structured and thorough approach with determination and pragmatism, enabling her to translate complex legal and regulatory challenges relating to data, technology and AI into clear and practical solutions for her clients.
Memberships
Femmie is a member of the Dutch Association for Privacy Law (Vereniging Privacy Recht, VPR), the Netherlands Association for Information Technology and Law (NVvIR), and the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
“Femmie Schets’ expertise in privacy, AI and cybersecurity is a winning combination. She works in a highly structured manner and maintains a clear overview at all times.”
Legal 500 EMEA 2026, Research Team