"Liberius is pleased to welcome Alja Poler De Zwart as partner. Known for her no‑nonsense counselling and cross‑border coordination, she helps organisations turn complex whistleblowing and privacy requirements into practical solutions that work in day‑to‑day business.
Alja is the go‑to counsel for EU whistleblowing rules and a trusted advisor on all aspects of privacy and data protection. Her background spans top‑tier US and Dutch law firms — De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek and Morrison & Foerster LLP — where she built a reputation for translating intricate legal requirements into practical, business‑ready strategies. This combination of deep technical expertise and hands‑on, cross‑border experience enables organisations to navigate sensitive whistleblowing and privacy matters with clarity and confidence.
She has led EU and global whistleblowing strategies for multinational organisations, supporting clients in designing, rolling out and operating whistleblowing frameworks that are credible, compliant and workable across multiple jurisdictions. Alja also has extensive experience assisting clients with internal investigations and their dealings with regulators, helping leadership teams manage risk and maintain momentum when matters become sensitive, time‑critical or high‑profile.
In the privacy space, her work spans the full spectrum of advisory and compliance matters, such as e‑discovery, M&A projects, vendor due diligence, profiling, BYOD, social media, marketing and advertising, employee monitoring and workplace surveillance, medical data of employees, and background check processes. She advises both B2B and B2C organisations across all sectors and works seamlessly with trusted local counsel worldwide to deliver consistent, high‑quality advice wherever her clients operate.
“Compliance only works when it’s practical, efficient and aligned with business realities. Investing early in smart processes and clear communication builds trust and resilience — and it can save organisations significant time, cost and disruption when issues arise, whether through regulatory scrutiny or litigation. I’m excited to join Liberius and support clients in building whistleblowing and privacy programmes that truly enable responsible growth across jurisdictions.”
— Alja Poler De Zwart
“Alja brings a rare combination of whistleblowing leadership, deep privacy expertise and hands‑on investigation experience. She has a strong ability to translate evolving EU requirements into practical, business‑friendly strategies across jurisdictions. We’re delighted to welcome her to Liberius.”
— Diederik Van Lede, Managing Partner"
