TMT
Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 1
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+32 2 780 2222Chambers Review
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has plenty of experts on hand for every topic in a number of countries."
"They have an outstanding ability to deal with EU regulatory issues and good ability for commercial agreements."
"The team has plenty of experts on hand for every topic in a number of countries."
"They have an outstanding ability to deal with EU regulatory issues and good ability for commercial agreements."
Notable Practitioners
Filip Van Elsen has a prominent practice acting for international financial institutions and technology companies on IT outsourcing negotiations and partnership agreements, representing many prominent international clients.
"Filip is a great leader, and a great listener to what the client and the other side want in a deal."
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.