TMT: Information Technology | Europe

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.

Filip Van Elsen has a prominent practice acting for international financial institutions and technology companies on IT outsourcing negotiations and partnership agreements. He is also involved in drafting contracts for large IT projects concerning digital transformation.

Kristof De Vulder assists clients with a broad scope of IT mandates, including outsourcing contracts, licensing mandates and software applications. Clients also rely on his advice concerning digital transformation projects, cloud services and legislative changes. He has further experience representing clients in contentious matters relating to contractual breaches.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Senior associate Carolien Michielsen advises clients on IT infrastructure and licensing agreements, in addition to representation in related litigation.

Senior associate Sarah De Wulf assists with the negotiation of IT contracts and transactions, including collaboration agreements and strategic joint ventures. She has further experience in digital transformation projects and AI implementation.