TMT | Europe

The firm 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. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

CMS has a market-leading telecoms practice offering expertise in regulatory and contentious mandates. The law firm has a particular focus on advising clients from the automotive sector on the technology, telecommunications and data protection aspects of connected cars. Team members offer experience in media regulatory issues and licence fee disputes. Lawyers from the team also advise on data privacy issues, assisting with data breaches, cyber attacks and consumer protection.

The highly regarded team at Crowell & Moring offers substantial experience assisting clients with launching online platforms and network access obligations. The law firm advises clients on broadcasting agreements and matters relating to 5G. The TMT group often collaborates closely with the firm's other departments to advise on transactions, as well as intellectual property and competition issues. It also has experience advising on data protection matters, including cyber breaches.

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.

Linklaters has an impressive team with a stellar reputation for advising multinational clients on data protection and GDPR compliance matters. The law firm is particularly strong in acting for regulatory authorities on challenges to data protection fines and in assisting clients with responses to data breaches. Lawyers in the team additionally represent clients in the negotiation and drafting of IT outsourcing contracts, as well as IT issues related to cloud computing. The firm is also well placed to handle IT-related disputes, including in relation to service agreements.

Stibbe boasts an excellent IT department offering clients assistance with IT compliance, substantial IT outsourcing agreements and the rollout of data communication services. Clients of the team include leading Belgian companies, as well as multinational organisations. The law firm advises on complex cross-border data privacy disputes, including the transfer of personal data. Lawyers at the firm represent clients in disputes concerning the classification of electronic communications.

Covington & Burling is a respected practice in Belgium with particular expertise in data privacy matters relating to GDPR compliance, data privacy investigations and data transfer issues. The law firm is particularly renowned for advising clients from the life sciences and technology industries.

Fieldfisher is a well-known law firm with a strong focus on data privacy matters. The team acts for a wide-ranging client base from the pharmaceutical, financial services and technology sectors on GDPR and Binding Corporate Rules compliance matters. Lawyers at the firm offer expertise covering advice on data breach responses, cross-border data transfers and cookie policies, including representing clients in enforcement proceedings. The law firm also represents clients in regulatory compliance and audits. It also assists technology sector clients with drafting contracts and other agreements.

Timelex is a prominent boutique firm specialising in IT and data protection, with particular expertise in assisting public institutions. The team frequently advises on GDPR compliance, in addition to the regulatory aspects of IT-related EU directives. Lawyers at the firm also act on litigious files relating to GDPR compliance and cookie policies.

The team at Bird & Bird assists public and private sector clients with a range of compliance issues with EU regulations including GDPR and the digital single market. Lawyers at the firm also act on contentious matters, including those relating to licensing fees. The law firm offers strong experience advising on regulatory matters concerning big data, IT project implementation and cybersecurity.

The TMT team at Cooley acts for prominent international clients on compliance with EU regulations and investigations by data protection authorities. Lawyers at the firm offer particular expertise in advising US clients in the technology industry on privacy issues and the right to be forgotten. The law firm also assists with e-commerce and cybersecurity mandates.

Jones Day has a strong Brussels-based TMT practice with particular expertise in telecoms matters, representing clients in cases relating to the implementation of EU regulations, network access and fibre rollout. The law firm acts for clients in negotiations with regulatory bodies and governments, and assists with regulatory matters relating to mobile operators and broadband providers. Lawyers in the team additionally benefit from substantial competition expertise to offer clients assistance with state aid and antitrust mandates.

Morrison Foerster offers expertise in Belgian data protection mandates, including regulatory advisory matters and litigation. The law firm frequently advises on GDPR issues, as well as data breaches. It assists a roster of global clients in the technology sector, as well as a range of other industry sectors.

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is a prominent practice that benefits from a strong international network. The law firm advises on GDPR 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.