Boutique firm AContrario.Law has extensive knowledge across IP and trade law, IT and tech, data protection, and cybercrime. Complex disputes, legal opinions, and commercial agreements are all strengths of the practice. Based in Ghent, Magali Feys and Tim Wulgaert lead the team, with expertise in e-commerce, consumer protection, and unfair practices, and data protection. Jelle Cousyns is one of the firm's key contacts for data protection matters.
Testimonials
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‘Good knowledge combined with a pragmatic approach.’
‘Great, skilled people that have deep knowledge of regulatory processes.’
‘Magali Feys and Jelle Cousyns put in the extra time and effort to deliver exceptional work.’
‘Highly competent team working on a very professional footing with an outstanding focus on professional needs and questions of the client. ’
‘The team is very approachable and open to any questions. They communicate transparently and work efficiently to get things done. They also make time for last-minute meetings if needed, and there is always someone available to reach by phone. Additionally, they handle very specific content expertly, setting a standard that other companies could learn from.’
‘It is very pleasant to work with them, and there are no barriers to contacting them. They communicate in a very professional manner and include everyone in the process. Additionally, they are very precise and are not afraid to push forward on important topics when necessary.’
‘A Contrario Law has a distinctive approach in combining legal acumen with a deep understanding of the commercial landscape. While many firms may offer technical legal expertise, A Contrario adds an extra layer by being genuinely invested in the success of our business. Their level of client engagement, particularly in their willingness to adjust to specific business contexts, places them ahead of others in terms of flexibility and client focus.’
- 'What truly sets them apart from competitors is their ability to seamlessly integrate these two dimensions—legal precision paired with a deep understanding of business strategy. This dynamic makes their advice not only sound from a legal perspective but also highly relevant and actionable for our business goals.’
Key clients
- Departement Zorg (Government Agency Care and Health)
- Agentschap Facilitair Bedrijf
- Algemeen Ziekenhuis Delta (AZ Delta)
- Algemeen Ziekenhuis Maria Middelares (AZ Maria Middelares)
- Anonos
- Cascador Health
- Centrum voor Informatica (CEVI)
- Citymesh Safety Drones
- Club Brugge
- Conversation Starter
- Interuniversitair Micro-Electronica Centrum (IMEC)
- EPIC Consortium
- Extra Horizon
- FAQIR
- FOD Volksgezondheid (Federal Public Service of Health, Food Chain Safety & Environment)
- International Organization of Migration (IOM)
- Jan Yperman Ziekenhuis
- Leadlife
- Ministerie Vlaamse Gemeenschap (Ministry of the Flemish Community)
- Ministerium der Deutschsprachigen Gemeinschaft Belgiens – Ostbelgien (Government of the German-speaking Community)
- OnTracx
- Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ziekenhuis Aalst (OLV Aalst)
- PACSOI Consortium
- Payflip
- Qompium (fibricheck)
- Securitas
- Solaria Consortium
- Solutio
- Universitair Ziekenhuis Gent
- Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
Work highlights
- Advised the consortium involved in the HEARTwise project on drafting key project documentation, including the consortium agreement, data charter, and data protection impact assessments (DPIA).
- Supporting Departement Zorg in the development and rollout of the Alivia digital care platform.
- Advised IMEC on creating a governance model for the use of high-end sensors in innovation projects.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Magali Feys, Tim Wulgaert