Heidi Waem > DLA Piper > Brussels, Belgium > Lawyer Profile

Representing local and multinational film, television, and sports players, the practice at DLA Piper often collaborates with the firm’s corporate, employment, and tax teams. Public sector clients also regularly rely on the knowledge of the team led by Alexis Fierens. Fierens has a vast understanding of advisory and contentious IP matters. Bob Martens and Michaël Heene are integral to the team, while Heidi Waem is noted for her data protection expertise.

Best known for its work on the criminal aspects of high-profile bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings, the team at DLA Piper hosts a bench of lawyers of diverse legal backgrounds who are equipped to support clients facing various types of criminal and civil proceedings and investigations pertaining to fraud and white-collar crime. ‘Razor-sharp’ aviation and restructuring specialist Ilse Van de Mierop heads the practice, leading on matters involving financial fraud and bankruptcy, an area where Christian Van Buggenhout also has a strong track record. Cases centred around environmental fraud and public procurement fraud are a focus for litigator Bob Martens; Heidi Waem is highly active in cybercrime cases; and Lieven Annaert‘s practice encompasses white-collar crime and fraud defence before the Belgian courts.

Under the leadership of Heidi Waem, who specialises in all aspects of privacy and data protection work, including data protection litigation, and Kristof De Vulder, DLA Piper‘s team is highly skilled in navigating EU data regulation and frequently represents major Belgian and international clients before the Belgian Data Protection Authority. The group advises across a broad range of sectors, including commerce, financial services, energy, and the public sector. Simon Verschaeve, whose ‘attention to detail, availability and communication skills are excellent’ is also recommended.