About

Provided by ALTIUS

We have extensive ICT-related litigation experience, ICT due diligence, representing several clients in disputes regarding software contracts, ISPs’ liability, etc.

We assist hardware manufacturers, software developers, system integrators, e-commerce players, telecommunication operators and suppliers of other ICT-related services, such as consulting, support and maintenance services. We also assist telecom and IT clients with respect to their M&A projects and other corporate issues.

We carry out compliance projects and provide day-to-day advice for major multinational corporations and organisations. We also advise several spin-offs and start-ups active in the IT sector.

We have advised on the following matters:

Computer Law

Development, licensing, transfer and distribution of software, SaaS/ASP, Service level agreements, ERP, Escrow, ICT consultancy and public procurement law, localisation of foreign ICT agreements under Belgian laws, (Pre-) bid agreements in ICT tenders, outsourcing, maintenance and support.

Internet Law

Cloud computing, e-commerce including mobile commerce, digital signature and certification, online advertising.

Data Protection

Data protection audit, data processor agreement, data transfer, data protection policy, direct marketing, notification to data protection authority, security measures, right to be forgotten.

Telecoms Law

Trade practices and consumer protection, data retention, cooperation with the criminal justice authorities, MVNO.

Chambers Review

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TMT - Belgium

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

ALTIUS operates a broad TMT practice, with particular experience in data protection mandates. The team regularly represents clients before the Belgian Data Protection Authority in data breach proceedings, the right to be forgotten cases and data processing concerns, with additional expertise in GDPR compliance. The practice is also sought out to assist with IT contracts, AI support, licensing agreements, telecoms regulations and freedom of expression issues. It offers further skill advising on the TMT aspects of M&A transactions and financing mandates.

Work Highlights

Provided by ALTIUS

  • ALTIUS represented VRT in litigation proceedings before the Belgian Data Protection Authority in relation to the layout of cookie banners on websites.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gerrit Vandendriessche
3
Gerrit Vandendriessche
3
Band 3

Gerrit Vandendriessche is noted for his knowledge of information technology matters and for representing clients in data protection litigation. He has experience assisting clients with GDPR compliance across a range of industries.

Ranked Lawyers at
ALTIUS

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Belgium

TMT: Data Protection

Gerrit Vandendriessche
3
Gerrit Vandendriessche
3
Band 3

Members

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Industries

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Banks

Commercial & Professional Services

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Food & Drink Producers

Health Care

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications