Europe Guide 2026 : Belgium
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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is a prominent practice that benefits from a strong international network. The law firm advises on GDPR, data collection, international transfers and privacy compliance programmes, as well as due diligence in relation to transactional mandates. The team additionally acts for clients before domestic authorities on matters related to data privacy investigations and data breaches.
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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised ClassDojo on interactions with the UK data protection authority concerning children's privacy, as well as compliance with AI regulations.
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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has an excellent ability to understand complex and very technical matters very quickly. It is always very responsive and proactive in proposing creative solutions.
The team is highly knowledgeable about technology, with a comprehensive view of cross-jurisdictional legal strategy. The lawyers are highly responsive and balance clear advice with client risk tolerance.
The department combines deep, regulator-facing expertise across European jurisdictions with hands-on enforcement and response experience. It offers pragmatic, business-focused advice.
The department is very knowledgeable, has strong experience and is reliable. The advice is very business-oriented, pragmatic and creative.
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Cédric Burton represents a range of multinational clients in GDPR compliance mandates, as well as data processing agreements and data transfers. He has further experience advising on investigations by data protection authorities, as well as legislative developments in the AI space.
Cédric Burton does a great job at spearheading our team. He is highly responsive and gives thoughtful and nuanced guidance, even when we need it by a tight deadline.
Cédric Burton is an outstanding partner who combines deep technical mastery of data protection and regulatory strategy with a calm, decisive approach in high-pressure situations.
He turns complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice, communicates precisely and promptly and builds strong credibility with both regulators and internal stakeholders. He anticipates risks and consistently delivers practical solutions that enable business momentum.
Yann Padova delivers longstanding experience in data protection law to his clients, advising on the full gamut of privacy issues. He notably assists with GDPR compliance, data transfers, AI regulations and access requests, as well as representation before data protection authorities. He boasts strong expertise in cross-border matters across the region, particularly in France.
He presents very well and always has the right tone.
Yann Padova provides high-quality support.
Yann Padova always proposes new ideas and strategies, and he can connect the dots very efficiently.
Yann Padova is a very good lawyer with a very strong data protection focus.
Yann Padova is a dependable, experienced partner who provides measured, pragmatic advice and strong support in regulatory engagements. He is a steady, reliable presence in high-pressure situations.
Laura De Boel is a specialist data protection lawyer who assists a range of multinational technology clients with EU regulatory compliance, data transfers and cybersecurity issues, as well as investigations by data protection authorities. She additionally advises on the implications of AI in relation to data privacy.
TMT: Data Protection
TMT: Data Protection
TMT: Data Protection
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