Europe - Belgium

Liedekerke

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Operating best at the intersection between IP, IT and dispute resolution work, Liedekerke‘s ’excellent‘ team typically assists with GDPR compliance audits and implementation projects, as well as advising on the use of data by public authorities. Commercial expert Etienne Kairis oversees much of the work. Other key contacts include IP specialist Sarah van den Brande and associate Myrtle Gevers.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is excellent. The service provided is highly qualified and managed to deliver very satisfactory work results. More goal-oriented work than others.’

  • ‘Etienne Kairis is a very pleasant practitioner who, in addition to his legal knowledge, also keeps an eye on the business challenges of his clients. He is extremely well connected throughout the region. We would also like to make a special mention of his team, who have also supported us for some time with exemplary commitment and very good work results.’

  • 'Myrtle Gevers is recommended for her pragmatism and knowledge of the field.’
  • ‘Strong and deep understanding of data privacy and GDPR with hands-on experience from litigation cases. Strong dedication to clients, making themselves available whenever needed.’

  • ‘Very happy with the expertise and dedication of Sarah van den Brande.’

Key clients

  • Greenyard
  • Data Protection Authority
  • Volkswagen
  • Family Partners
  • Verge Motorcycles
  • Celcuity Inc.

Work highlights

  • Representing the Belgian Data Protection Authority before the Court of Justice in the framework of a preliminary ruling regarding the data protection law concept of a data controller.
  • Assisting Volkswagen with compliance issues regarding data protection regulations for a number of different functionalities which the client wishes to implement in its connected vehicles.
  • Advising Celcuity, a clinical stage biotechnology company, on a global clinical trial with sites within the European Union, which involves the large-scale processing of personal data.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Etienne Kairis

Other key lawyers

Sarah van den Brande, Myrtle Gevers, Dorien Taeymans