Stibbe‘s TMT practice is well placed to advise on any national and European regulatory changes which may affect the digital, IT, data and telecoms sectors. Erik Valgaeren is the key senior contact; his regular workload spans such diverse projects as web services, outsourcings, cloud services, system integrations, software implementation issues, data management and privacy work, artificial intelligence matters and innovation partnerships. At senior associate level, Carolien Michielsen is noted.
Testimonials
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‘In a complex context, Stibbe was able to quickly set up a team of experts around various legal topics related to public law, data privacy, compliance, etc.’
‘Beside their technical expertise, senior practitioners at Stibbe challenged several strategic choices which helped to devise a more mature and ‘business-oriented’ plan.'
‘A team with enthusiastic speakers with a thorough knowledge in the broad field of IT law.’
'Co-operation with Eric Valgaeren was always very smooth.'
'Carolien Michielsen is quick, accessible and has extensive experience in IT law.'
‘Stibbe is flexible, and delivers quality on time. The right information and advice is given so the correct decisions can be made!’
‘They listen to the problem and they give the right advice on time! They are always accessible.’
‘Proper knowledge of intellectual property affairs in the IT/software development context.’
Work highlights
- Advised a producer of mission systems and communications networks on the applicable regulatory framework in Belgium, in particular in the context of tenders published by NATO.
- Assisted a government with its project to set up a “data utility company” in order to enhance a safe and fast flow of all types of data and to create a data driven ecosystem through data pods of citizens.
- Advised a voice and data communication network for emergency and security services on its transition to a Next Generation Mobile Communication network based on 5G technology.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Erik Valgaeren