TMT
Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 1
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+32 2 533 52 11About
Provided by Stibbe
Stibbe‘s TMT team is highly recognised for its extensive knowledge of information and communication technologies and its substantial expertise in IT projects, IT contracting, IT regulation and compliance, telecom and media-related litigation, IT security, software licensing, outsourcing and cloud sourcing, cyber security, and data privacy and protection.
They handle multiple projects regarding emerging technology, including cloud computing, blockchain, FinTech innovations, social media and other online platforms, cross-border data flows, smart mobility, and smart building. The team also has notable experience in digital transformation issues such as AI, Big Data and 5G usage rights.
They have an exceptionally strong public sector offering, working closely with Stibbe’s public procurement specialists on a range of contracts and outsourcing/cloud sourcing issues for both domestic and foreign governmental bodies.
When clients are confronted with IT conflicts, the team quickly identifies the points in dispute, assesses their legal relevance and presents them to informal dispute resolution panels, arbitrators or the court. They have vast experience in successfully handling IT-related disputes before the courts, offering clients the best combination of IT knowledge and long standing dispute resolution experience.
Chambers Review
Stibbe boasts an excellent IT department offering clients assistance with IT compliance, substantial IT outsourcing agreements and the rollout of data communication services. Clients of the team include leading Belgian companies, as well as multinational organisations. The law firm advises on complex cross-border data privacy disputes, including the transfer of personal data. Lawyers at the firm represent clients in disputes concerning the classification of electronic communications.
Work Highlights
- Stibbe acted for Micro Focus International on an under-licensing dispute with one of its customers in the financial sector, relating to applicable licensing terms of the software product 'Server Automation'.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Stibbe has specialisation, knowledge, intuition and availability."
"They are very efficient in the ICT domain."
"Stibbe has specialisation, knowledge, intuition and availability."
"They are very efficient in the ICT domain."
Notable Practitioners
Erik 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.
"Erik is an international reference for tech and IP-related matters. He is responsive and one of the best experts I have ever worked with. A must-go reference."
"He has an immediate understanding of intricate situations."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Industries
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Automobiles & Parts
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Chemicals
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Government
Health Care
Insurance
Media
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Software & Computer Services
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Transportation
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