Ranking tables
TMT: Data Protection | Europe
Belgium
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Band 1
Band 3
Alex van der Wolk Morrison Foerster3 Years Ranked- Benoit van Asbroeck Bird & Bird17 Years Ranked
- Frederic Debusseré Timelex7 Years Ranked
Gerrit Vandendriessche ALTIUS14 Years Ranked
Guillaume Couneson Linklaters5 Years Ranked
Kristof Van Quathem Covington & Burling LLP1 Years Ranked
Olivier Proust Fieldfisher (Belgium)9 Years Ranked
Peter Van Dyck Allen & Overy LLP7 Years Ranked
Tim Van Canneyt Fieldfisher (Belgium)8 Years Ranked
Wim Nauwelaerts Alston & Bird LLP13 Years Ranked- Cédric BurtonWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
- Jérémie DoornaertSimmons & Simmons LLP
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Daniel Cooper
Covington & Burling LLP | TMT: Data Protection2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedDaniel Cooper has a prominent practice advising clients on complex compliance programmes and the drafting of Binding Corporate Rules, as well as assisting with regulatory investigations.
1 Patrick Van EeckeCooley LLP | TMT: Data Protection2024 | Band 1 | 18 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 Overstraeten
Linklaters | TMT: Data Protection2024 | Band 1 | 18 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 Erik Valgaeren
Stibbe | TMT: Data Protection2024 | Band 2 | 18 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 Cordier
CMS | TMT: Data Protection2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedTom de Cordier acts for clients from the automotive sector on e-privacy and GDPR mandates. He also assists clients with cybersecurity and data transfer matters.
Band 3
3 Alex van der Wolk
Morrison Foerster | TMT: Data Protection2024 | Band 3 | 3 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 Asbroeck
Bird & Bird | TMT: Data Protection2024 | Band 3 | 17 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.3 Frederic DebusseréTimelex | TMT: Data Protection2024 | Band 3 | 7 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 Vandendriessche
ALTIUS | TMT: Data Protection2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedGerrit Vandendriessche of ALTIUS is noted for his knowledge of information technology matters, advising clients on fibre networks and outsourcing disputes. He has experience assisting clients with GDPR compliance across a range of industries.3 Guillaume CounesonLinklaters | TMT: Data Protection2024 | Band 3 | 5 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 Protection2024 | Band 3 | 1 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 Proust
Fieldfisher (Belgium) | TMT: Data Protection2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedOlivier Proust frequently advises clients on GDPR compliance, as well as Binding Corporate Rules and responses to data breaches.3 Peter Van Dyck
Allen & Overy LLP | TMT: Data Protection2024 | Band 3 | 7 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 Protection2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked"Tim is a hands-on lawyer who has extensive knowledge of IT contracts and privacy. He is very responsive and always speaks clearly without using ambiguous formulas, and his opinions are always actionable."3 Wim NauwelaertsAlston & Bird LLP | TMT: Data Protection2024 | Band 3 | 13 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.
Up and Coming
U Stéphanie De Smedt
Loyens & Loeff | TMT: Data Protection2024 | Up and Coming | 2 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 Protection2024 | Associates to watch