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About Me

Hey there! I’m Sven, a legal expert with a passion for making business flow seamlessly. If you’ve ever felt bogged down by legal complexities, you’re in the right place. My mission is simple: to help you navigate the legal landscape with clarity, efficiency, and results.

How Can I Help You?

Donkerblauw

Through Donkerblauw, I provide pragmatic legal consultancy designed to make legal work for business – not the other way around. Whether you need interim legal support or a project-based solution, I help streamline contracts and workflows to remove bottlenecks and drive business efficiency.

Commercial Counsel

Clear, business-focused drafting and negotiation to secure fair deals and streamline workflows.

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IP, IT & AI

Protecting innovations, navigating technology contracts, and advising on compliance under the EU AI Act.

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Strategic Partner

Acting as an external general counsel, providing high-level legal guidance and decision-making support.

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Interim

Providing flexible solutions to ensure your team can perform at the peak of its capacity.

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Testimonials

Proof is in the Partnership


Sven is an outstanding legal professional who consistently impressed us with his speed, efficiency, and ability to quickly master complex legal matters. (…) He not only approaches legal challenges with a sharp eye for detail but also with a strategic mindset, offering creative solutions that go beyond the obvious. (…) His capability to think both critically and strategically is a true asset in any business environment.

Thijs van Eijck

Head of Procurement Nederlandse Loterij


Sven acts as a sparring partner for his clients (…) eager to understand the client’s business and provide his advice taking into account the business’ full interests – not just the legal ones. Sven’s added value is his keen interest and eye for pragmatic and feasible solutions, in translating legal theory into practice.”

Nina Orlic

Senior Attorney Loyens & Loeff

Sven is always proactive and solution-oriented. He doesn’t focus on what can’t be done, but rather on how we can achieve our goals. His quick response time and adaptability ensure that tasks are handled efficiently and effectively, something the team really appreciates as well. What I especially value in Sven is his professionalism and client- focused approach…He makes sure everyone feels heard and remains focused on collaboration and results.

Thomas Landheer

Managing Director TOTO

Thoughts & Ideas and Lessons I Learned

  • Hoe doe jij het? met Vivien Rorsch

    Ga mee in het verhaal van Vivien Rorsch, die na vijftien jaar bij De Brauw de zekerheid van het topkantoor inruilde voor zelfstandigheid. Een open gesprek over twijfels, vrijheid, keuzes maken en je eigen stijl terugvinden — inspirerend en verrassend herkenbaar voor elke jurist die ooit dacht: zou ik het ook kunnen?

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  • The Legal-Business Gap: Costs & Solutions

    Misalignment between legal and business teams slows decisions, increases risk, and costs companies millions. Legal is seen as a roadblock, while business teams struggle with unclear guidance. This article explores how companies can streamline legal processes, improve contract efficiency, and turn legal into a strategic advantage.

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  • My Leap Into Entrepreneurship

    My Leap Into Entrepreneurship: Remarkable Insights I Never Expected

    Leaving a stable job for entrepreneurship was a leap into the unknown. I expected challenges, but the biggest lessons were about myself – navigating uncertainty, redefining success, and growing in ways I never expected. Here’s what I learned.

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  • Start With Why: The Real Value of Contracts

    Think contracts are just bureaucratic red tape? Think again. The real power of a contract isn’t in the fine print—it’s in the clarity, trust, and protection it brings to every business deal. Without one, even the strongest relationships can unravel, and costly mistakes can creep in. So before you skip that agreement, ask yourself: can…

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