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Timelex

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Valued by clients for its ‘exceptional in-depth expertise’, boutique Timelex focuses almost exclusively on the technology, privacy, data protection and intellectual property spheres. The team regularly assists European, national and regional governmental bodies with the preparation of legislation, and is also instructed by technology companies of all sizes to advise on compliance issues. The group is also well versed in handling technology-related disputes. The firm fields a large bench of specialists, including ‘internationally renowned’ senior practitioner Jos Dumortier, Hans Graux, Geert Somers, Edwin Jacobs, Frederic Debusseré and Ruben Roex.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team has exceptional in-depth expertise in the area of Information Technology.’

  • ‘Jos Dumortier is one of the most experienced and internationally renowned experts in IT and data protection law. His colleagues Geert Somers, Hans Graux and Edwin Jacobs are also leading experts in this area.’

  • ‘One of the best firms in Belgium for IT/ IP matters.'

  • ‘The firm excels in several key areas. Their communication and collaboration are seamless, ensuring clients are well-informed. Their expertise in IT, IP, privacy, and data protection is impressive, offering robust legal support. They handle procedures and disputes with finesse. Overall, the firm is a reliable choice for comprehensive legal services in the realms of IT, IP, privacy, and dispute resolution.’

  • ‘Frederic Debusseré is a standout performer known for his exceptional expertise in IP and IT. His communication is seamless, and he excels in legal procedures and IT contracts. Always accessible and to-the-point, Frederic also possess strong insights into IT systems and project management. A top choice for comprehensive legal counsel.’

  • ‘Always at the forefront of regulatory developments.’

  • ‘The firm is practical and knows the market trends.’

  • ‘Edwin Jacobs has an eye for the interests of the client, also for the details not expressly disclosed to him, but which he finds out from his own research or common sense.’

Key clients

  • European Commission
  • Belgian Government
  • Government of the Brussels Region
  • Doosan Bobcat
  • Ansell
  • TVH Parts Holding
  • Komatsu
  • Immoweb
  • Cubic Telecom
  • International Association of Internet Hotlines (INHOPE)
  • Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Work highlights

  • Representing several digital privacy organisations in proceedings before the EU Court of Justice against the European ad-tech sector organisation IAB Europe in relation to its Transparency and Consent Framework.
  • Advising the Belgian Government on the compliance aspects of its official Belgian Mobile ID app.
  • Advising the CYBERSEC4EU consortium on the legal aspects of developing a governance model for the European Cybersecurity Competence Network.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Jos Dumortier

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Partner. Internationally renowned expert in privacy & data protection; IT, software and internet; e-signatures, e-security, e-authentication and identity management; digital and mobile marketing. Author of the Belgian 1992 Data Protection Act at the Belgian Government’s request.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jos Dumortier, Hans Graux, Geert Somers, Edwin Jacobs, Frederic Debusseré, Ruben Roex