Merel van Aar is a lawyer at Fieldfisher, an international corporate law firm with a strong focus on technology and regulatory matters. Her expertise covers data protection, regulatory compliance, AI, and corporate transactions for technology-driven businesses. She advises innovative cross‑border clients, particularly in the technology, energy, and life sciences sectors. Having lived and worked in different countries, Merel brings a strong international perspective to her work. She also undertakes pro bono work in the field of women’s health rights. Merel is a guest lecturer at Leiden University and a member of the Young Privacy Lawyers Netherlands Association (JPAN) and the Dutch AI Lawyers Association (V‑AIA).