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A&O Shearman

TMT

Europe Guide 2026 : Belgium

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A&O Shearman

Rankings

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TMT - Belgium

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman offers clients a dominant TMT department with expertise in both contentious and transactional matters. The law firm assists clients with technology sector projects, such as the establishment of data centres, and regulatory issues, including compliance with the Digital Services Act. It also assists with outsourcing and purchase agreements, as well as advising clients on network issues. The team often advises on data protection, privacy and cybersecurity issues. It has further experience in drafting media sector agreements and advising on regulatory topics for clients in the telecoms sector.

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Strengths

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  • We enjoy a really good collaboration with A&O Shearman. The team is pragmatic and hands-on. The advice it delivers is fit for purpose.

    TMT respondentEurope

  • A&O Shearman is very impressive with legal know-how and giving us what we need under tight deadlines. The lawyers are very responsive and involved on complex contractual mandates.

    TMT respondentEurope

  • The team at A&O Shearman is knowledgeable, hands-on and very friendly.

    TMT respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Filip Van Elsen
    Filip Van Elsen

    Filip Van Elsen

    Filip Van Elsen has a prominent practice acting for international financial institutions and technology companies on IT outsourcing negotiations and partnership agreements. He is also involved in drafting contracts for large IT projects concerning digital transformation.

    • I absolutely recommend Filip Van Elsen. He is simply superb!

      TMT respondentEurope
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  • Peter Van Dyck
    Peter Van Dyck

    Peter Van Dyck

    Peter Van Dyck has notable expertise in data protection mandates, representing clients in both non-contentious and litigious regulatory matters, particularly in relation to privacy rights. Clients also rely on his substantial IT expertise, seeking his assistance with outsourcing agreements and digital transformations, as well as advice relating to the EU AI Act.

    • Peter Van Dyck is a pragmatic and hands-on lawyer. He makes sure that all advice is fit for purpose.

      TMT respondentEurope

    • Peter Van Dyck remains very calm under pressure. His drafting is also really crisp.

      TMT respondentEurope

    • Peter Van Dyck is really willing to help, dedicated and pragmatic. He is very pragmatic, and I like lawyers that are pragmatic and solution-driven.

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  • Sarah De Wulf
    Sarah De Wulf

    Sarah De Wulf

    Senior associate Sarah De Wulf assists with the negotiation of IT contracts and transactions, including collaboration agreements and strategic joint ventures. She has further experience in digital transformation projects and AI implementation.

    • Sarah De Wulf is a real talent in the team and a true rising star.

      TMT respondentEurope

    • Sarah De Wulf is quite a talent in the IT space.

      TMT respondentEurope

    • Sarah De Wulf is an instrumental member of the team. Her ability to manage matters is impressive.

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