Thibaut D’hulst
Van Bael & BellisThe practice at Van Bael & Bellis is ‘extremely knowledgeable on EU data privacy laws and on the interaction of data privacy laws between EU member states’, frequently advising clients on GDPR compliance, data protection, cybersecurity, and cross-border data transfers. Members of the team regularly work with leading biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, as well as US research companies. ’Stand-out individual’ Thibaut D’hulst leads the team, with a focus on domestic and European data protection and compliance. Dariusz Kloza is noted.
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‘We work with VBB on various GDPR compliance and contractural matters. They have a very in depth knowledge in this area, but are able to approach it with practical and tailored advice and guidance. They also have strong biotech/lifesciences knowledge and the intersection of these two areas - privacy and pre-commercial biotech - can be very difficult to find. ’
‘Thibaut D'Hulst is highly responsive and provides us with practical, measured advice that takes into account our specific situation and risk tolerance. He does not use a cookie cutter approach but rather tailors the approach to our specific situation.’
‘The team is particularly thorough in their work. In our meetings, I see sincere efforts made to understand the rather complex questions I present. Additionally, they have been accommodating where I have needed very tight turnarounds while being pragmatic about the quality or scope that such expedited work product would contain. This helps me to level set on expectations, which I value highly.’
‘I have been continually grateful for the sincere effort Thibaut D'hulst and Dariusz Kloza put forth in seeking to understand the context of my company and my request so that they can deliver the most relevant work product. They have also both been proactive in checking in to see if any additional work was required.’
‘The team is very knowledgeable about EU clinical trial laws and clinical trial contracts and has deep experience in EU privacy laws, particularly GDPR.’
‘The firm is very responsive and understands the needs of my U.S-based clients with EU regulatory questions. I have referred several pharmaceutical and medical device clients to this law firm and my clients have uniformly provided very positive feedback about their experiences with VBB.'
‘Extremely knowledgeable on EU data privacy laws and on the interaction of data privacy laws between EU member states. Very strong on strategy and procedure before the EU courts. Very responsive and a pleasure to work with. ’
‘Thibaut D’hulst is a stand-out individual.’
Key clients
- Formation Bio
- Encoded Pharmaceuticals
- Gedeon Richter
- Health Standards Organization
- Patient Centrics
- Pharma.be
- Super League Triathlon
Work highlights
- Advised Formation Bio on ensuring its solutions are fit for the EU market and comply with EU data protection, AI and clinical trial regulations.
- Advising Gedeon Richter BeNelux on privacy-related issues.
- Assisting Belgian industry association and national EFPIA member pharma.be and its members with the use of Real World Evidence in the context of drug development and approval.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Thibaut D’hulst