TMT: Data Protection | Europe

Daniel Cooper has a prominent practice advising on complex GDPR compliance programmes and court proceedings, as well as assisting with regulatory investigations. He further assists global clients from the technology and retail sectors with data processing, AI topics and cybersecurity advice.

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.

Tom de Cordier acts for prominent clients from the automotive, media and technology sectors on e-privacy and GDPR mandates. He also assists clients with cybersecurity and data transfer matters.

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.

Erik Valgaeren acts for a host of prominent Belgian and international clients on IT outsourcing and procurement matters, in addition to advising on cloud services, licensing issues and the EU regulatory framework. He offers further expertise in contentious data protection files before the Belgian Data Protection Authority, as well as assisting with compliance, data privacy and cybersecurity topics.

Bastiaan Bruyndonckx of Lydian has a strong reputation for representing Belgian companies in IT services and procurement agreements, as well as regulatory matters, including in relation to cloud services, VPNs, AI developments and licensing agreements. He also assists with data protection matters, such as the processing of data, cybersecurity issues and data breaches.

Elisabeth 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.

Frederic Debusseré has a prominent practice advising public authorities and private clients on cross-border data privacy issues regarding GDPR compliance, personal data violations and data protection disputes.

Gerrit 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.

Guillaume Couneson advises a range of international financial institutions and corporates on the data protection elements of M&A activity and on data protection compliance. He is also adept at handling data access matters and AI implementation.

Kristof Van Quathem offers expertise in data protection matters, with particular skill advising clients from the pharmaceutical sector on health data processing and cybersecurity issues. He also supports clients in GDPR investigations and e-commerce topics.

Olivier Proust frequently advises clients on GDPR compliance, data transfers and privacy breaches. He also offers support with the implementation of AI.

Peter 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. Clients also rely on his substantial IT expertise, seeking his assistance with outsourcing agreements and digital transformations, as well as advice relating to the EU AI Act.

Head of department Stéphanie De Smedt of Loyens & Loeff has strong expertise in data protection matters. She frequently supports clients during transactions, as well as assisting with compliance, cybersecurity and data use issues. She is also adept at handling litigation regarding GDPR compliance, e-commerce policies and personal data violations.

Tim 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. He has additional expertise in IT contracting and negotiations, advising a variety of technology and retail groups on software licensing and regulatory compliance.

Wim 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.

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.

Anneleen Van de Meulebroucke boasts expertise across a range of data protection matters, including GDPR compliance, data processing, cookies and cybersecurity. Her skill also extends to AI-related issues and litigation against the Belgian Data Protection Authority.

Enrique Gallego Capdevila assists with a range of data protection matters, with his practice encompassing GDPR compliance, cybersecurity issues and international data transfers. He is additionally instructed to advise on the impacts of AI on data protection policies.

Heidi Waem displays strength across data protection and cybersecurity matters, advising on GDPR compliance, data processing and privacy breaches. She also provides support with AI-related issues in the space.

Jérémie 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. He also provides support in contentious matters with the Belgian Data Protection Authority.

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.

Peter Craddock leads the data protection practice at Keller and Heckman, 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.