Ranking tables
TMT: Data Protection | Europe
Belgium
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
- Alex van der Wolk Morrison Foerster4 Years Ranked
- Benoit van Asbroeck Bird & Bird18 Years Ranked
- Elisabeth Dehareng Baker McKenzie1 Years Ranked
- Frederic Debusseré Timelex8 Years Ranked
- Gerrit Vandendriessche ALTIUS15 Years Ranked
- Guillaume Couneson Linklaters6 Years Ranked
- Kristof Van Quathem Covington & Burling LLP2 Years Ranked
- Olivier Proust Fieldfisher (Belgium)10 Years Ranked
- Peter Van Dyck A&O Shearman8 Years Ranked
- Tim Van Canneyt Fieldfisher (Belgium)9 Years Ranked
- Wim Nauwelaerts Alston & Bird LLP14 Years Ranked
- Yann Padova Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati3 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Daniel CooperCovington & Burling LLP | TMT: Data Protection2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedDaniel Cooper has a prominent practice advising clients on complex GDPR compliance programmes and court proceedings, as well as assisting with regulatory investigations.
1 Patrick Van EeckeCooley LLP | TMT: Data Protection2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedPatrick Van Eecke has a leading practice advising on data protection matters, and also assists clients with electronic signatures, cybersecurity and e-commerce matters.1 Tanguy Van OverstraetenLinklaters | TMT: Data Protection2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedTanguy Van Overstraeten has a market-leading practice across a wide range of IT and data protection mandates, including service agreements, data breaches and data transfers.
Band 2
2 Cédric BurtonWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | TMT: Data Protection2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedCédric 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.
2 Erik ValgaerenStibbe | TMT: Data Protection2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedErik Valgaeren acts for a host of prominent Belgian clients on IT outsourcing and procurement matters, and also offers expertise in contentious data protection files before the Belgian Data Protection Authority.2 Tom de CordierCMS | TMT: Data Protection2025 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedTom de Cordier acts for clients from the automotive, media and technology sectors on e-privacy and GDPR mandates. He also assists clients with cybersecurity and data transfer matters.
Band 3
3 Alex van der WolkMorrison Foerster | TMT: Data Protection2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedAlex van der Wolk acts for international clients in the technology and software sectors on cybersecurity and data privacy matters, including litigation and investigations by regulators.3 Benoit van AsbroeckBird & Bird | TMT: Data Protection2025 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedBenoit van Asbroeck has a wide-ranging practice advising European bodies on regulatory developments. He is well placed to advise on data protection issues, including GDPR compliance and access requests.
3 Elisabeth DeharengBaker McKenzie | TMT: Data Protection2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedElisabeth Dehareng leads the TMT practice at Baker McKenzie. She is a respected figure in the Belgian data protection space who is regularly mandated to advise on litigious regulatory issues, GDPR compliance, e-privacy and data access requests.
3 Frederic DebusseréTimelex | TMT: Data Protection2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedFrederic Debusseré has a prominent practice advising public authorities and private clients on cross-border data privacy issues, including compliance and litigation.3 Gerrit VandendriesscheALTIUS | TMT: Data Protection2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedGerrit Vandendriessche is noted for his knowledge of information technology matters and for representing clients in data protection litigation. He has experience assisting clients with GDPR compliance across a range of industries.
3 Guillaume CounesonLinklaters | TMT: Data Protection2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedGuillaume Couneson advises a range of international financial institutions and corporates on the data protection elements of M&A activity and on data protection compliance.
3 Kristof Van QuathemCovington & Burling LLP | TMT: Data Protection2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedKristof Van Quathem offers expertise in data protection matters, including compliance and dispute resolution. He often helps clients in the pharmaceutical sector.3 Olivier ProustFieldfisher (Belgium) | TMT: Data Protection2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedOlivier Proust frequently advises clients on GDPR compliance, as well as AI implementation strategies and responses to data breaches.
3 Peter Van DyckA&O Shearman | TMT: Data Protection2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedPeter 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.3 Tim Van CanneytFieldfisher (Belgium) | TMT: Data Protection2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedTim Van Canneyt represents a wide range of clients in data protection and GDPR compliance mandates, as well as advising on enforcement and investigations by data protection authorities.3 Wim NauwelaertsAlston & Bird LLP | TMT: Data Protection2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedWim Nauwelaerts of Alston & Bird assists with a range of non-contentious GDPR and data transfer compliance matters, representing clients in the life sciences, technology and consumer products industries.3 Yann PadovaWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | TMT: Data Protection2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedYann 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.
Up and Coming
U Heidi WaemDLA Piper UK LLP | TMT: Data Protection2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedHeidi Waem displays strength across data protection and cybersecurity matters, advising on GDPR compliance, data processing and privacy breaches.
U Peter CraddockKeller and Heckman LLP | TMT: Data Protection2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedPeter Craddock of Keller and Heckman is an emerging figure in the data protection space, offering notable expertise in compliance with EU and Belgian regulations and complaints before data protection authorities. He boasts additional experience in AI support and cybersecurity matters.
U Stéphanie De SmedtLoyens & Loeff | TMT: Data Protection2025 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedStéphanie De Smedt of Loyens & Loeff has strong expertise in data protection matters. She frequently supports clients during transactions, as well as assisting with compliance and data use issues.
Associates to watch
- Jérémie DoornaertSimmons & Simmons LLP | TMT: Data Protection2025 | Associates to watch | 4 Years RankedJérémie Doornaert of Simmons & Simmons has an impressive practice acting for both domestic and international clients on matters relating to cross-border data transfers, GDPR compliance and data processing agreements.