TMT
Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 3
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Jones Day has a strong Brussels-based TMT practice with particular expertise in telecoms matters, representing clients in cases relating to the implementation of EU regulations, network access and fibre rollout. The law firm acts for clients in negotiations with regulatory bodies and governments, and assists with regulatory matters relating to mobile operators and broadband providers. Lawyers in the team additionally benefit from substantial competition expertise to offer clients assistance with state aid and antitrust mandates.
Work Highlights
- Jones Day advised the European Competitive Telecommunications Association on the draft EU recommendation on the regulatory promotion of gigabit-capable connectivity released by the European Commission.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They can work under pressure, are flexible and are there for us. They try to advise us in all situations. All the knowledge they bring into the process has been invaluable."
"They are concise and expert in navigating complicated issues."
"The team are highly knowledgeable, efficient and effective."
"They can work under pressure, are flexible and are there for us. They try to advise us in all situations. All the knowledge they bring into the process has been invaluable."
"They are concise and expert in navigating complicated issues."
"The team are highly knowledgeable, efficient and effective."
Notable Practitioners
Alexandre Verheyden has expertise in both contentious and non-contentious mandates for telecoms operators, including licensing issues and EU regulations.
"On top of being a good lawyer, he has a helicopter view of a situation and is very good at strategic advice, since he knows the decision-making process well."
"Alexandre is a top lawyer in telecoms and can translate our business requirements into legal texts well. He understands that the legal support we ask for is to support the business."