TMT: Data Protection
Belgium
8 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Patrick Van Eecke
Europe 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
About
Provided by Cooley LLP
Practice Areas
Patrick co-chairs Cooley’s global cyber/data/privacy practice. Patrick has more than 30 years of experience guiding clients on complex issues spanning data protection, cyber, electronic commerce, digital advertising and electronic signatures. He advises startups, scaleups and multinationals in diverse industry sectors, from technology and life sciences to communications, entertainment, retail and consumer products. He also has significant experience representing telecommunications companies, internet service providers, software developers, governments and companies using IT-related services. In addition, Patrick is involved in diverse consulting projects for the European Commission, national governments and multinational global corporations.
Chambers Review
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Chambers European Guide
TMT: Data Protection - Belgium
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Patrick Van Eecke has a leading practice advising on data protection matters, including regulatory compliance, cybersecurity issues and data transfers for a range of global technology firms. He also assists with contentious data access matters. He demonstrates further expertise in IT topics, such as advice on legislative developments, e-commerce matters, electronic signature issues and AI concerns.
TMT: Information Technology - Belgium
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Patrick Van Eecke has a leading practice advising on data protection matters, including regulatory compliance, cybersecurity issues and data transfers for a range of global technology firms. He also assists with contentious data access matters. He demonstrates further expertise in IT topics, such as advice on legislative developments, e-commerce matters, electronic signature issues and AI concerns.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Patrick is a really well-connected, hands-on and pragmatic lawyer, with huge knowledge and experience. He is really a top practitioner.
TMT: Data ProtectionChambers European GuidePatrick Van Eecke is a leader in his space, and this is clear in his advice and enthusiasm.
TMT: Data ProtectionChambers European GuidePatrick Van Eecke is a great communicator who puts the pieces of the puzzle together very quickly.
TMT: Data ProtectionChambers European GuideHe is extremely knowledgeable and up to speed with the latest developments and EU legislation. He is extremely available and a very nice person to work with.
TMT: Data ProtectionChambers European GuidePatrick Van Eecke is the absolute leader in the data protection industry, with experience combining data and the technology field. He can combine these two forms of expertise in a very effective way.
TMT: Data ProtectionChambers European Guide
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