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Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper has a leading team that offers clients expertise in IT-related matters, including licensing issues and large IT outsourcing projects, as well as litigious cases relating to contractual terminations. The lawyers act for a host of clients, including multinational corporations, national bodies and financial institutions. It is well placed to handle contentious data protection matters. The team further advises on IT service agreements and strategic IT projects.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper advised Keytrade Bank on the conclusion of an agreement with an IT service provider for a new core online banking solution.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DLA Piper respond flexibly to changes that occur and take on the extra challenges that come with such changes in a commercial way and with a 'can-do' mentality."
"DLA Piper has the know-how to deal with complex cases and offers practical solutions."
"They are available and willing to help. The team were aware of the time sensitivity and cooperated to meet the deadlines. It definitely felt like a team effort."
"DLA Piper understand the value and importance of their advice, input and documents to move the customer's business forward."
"DLA Piper respond flexibly to changes that occur and take on the extra challenges that come with such changes in a commercial way and with a 'can-do' mentality."
"DLA Piper has the know-how to deal with complex cases and offers practical solutions."
"They are available and willing to help. The team were aware of the time sensitivity and cooperated to meet the deadlines. It definitely felt like a team effort."
"DLA Piper understand the value and importance of their advice, input and documents to move the customer's business forward."
Notable Practitioners
Kristof De Vulder assists clients with a broad scope of IT mandates, including outsourcing contracts, licensing mandates and software applications. He also represents clients in contentious matters relating to contractual breaches.
"Kristof is a highly specialised lawyer who remains up to date in his field. He is a true professional who approaches a case with passion and dedication. He is prepared, effective and reliable, and thinks quickly."
"Kristof has impressive negotiation skills, which are something to learn from."
"Kristof is very structured and clear in his communication, and he brings a certain natural calm."
"He has excellent expertise linked to a deep business understanding."
"He is concise, to the point and no-nonsense, and good in relationship management."