Lydian fields a dedicated ICT team of ‘high-quality professionals’, who assist technology companies throughout the business lifecycle, advising developers, distributors and suppliers of hardware, software and IT services. The group is noted for its ‘pragmatic and fair’ approach to contract negotiation. ‘Excellent communicator’ Bastiaan Bruyndonckx heads up the practice. The arrival of Françoise Billen from CMS in October 2022 is indicative of the firm’s growing focus on the area.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team has very good legal of competence and is very reactive.’
‘The precision of the answers ensures a very tailor-made service.’
‘Good expertise regarding the applicable legal framework and the IT-technology aspects.’
‘Good and flexible collaboration with Bastiaan Bruyndonckx.’
‘The team consists of high-quality professionals, who communicate in a very transparent and proactive manner. They have thorough knowledge of the industry, which enables them to translate convoluted information technology regulations into clear guidance for our business.’
‘Bastiaan Bruyndonckx is an excellent communicator, who understands the client's needs - sometimes even better than the client does itself.’
‘Perfect knowledge of the Belgian legislation and the EU IT regulations. Very precise follow-ups. Extremely available. Very good and fair negotiators. They always respected our values.’
- 'They remain calm and focused, pragmatic and fair, even in the longest and tightest negotiations.’
Key clients
- Orange Belgium
- Zurich Insurance Limited
- Belfius Insurance
- McDonald’s Belgium
- Baloise
- QBE
- Allianz Technology
- AXA Bank
- Agentschap Integratie & Inburgering
- DKV
Work highlights
- Assisted Orange Belgium with the negotiation and conclusion of two commercial agreements with its direct competitor, Telenet BV.
- Assisted Zurich Insurance Group (through Zurich Global) with its strategic partnership with Qover, a major Belgium-based insurtech company.
- Advised Belfius Insurance on the contractual issues relating to its entry into a joint venture called Fixxer with ASR Nederland.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bastiaan Bruyndonckx