Fieldfisher
With equal expertise in data protection and cybersecurity issues, Fieldfisher is noted for its ‘practical approach’, arranging work across four broad privacy pillars – operational compliance, commercial and project-related advice, crisis management, and dispute resolution. Tim Van Canneyt and Olivier Proust jointly head up the technology and data department; the former is lauded as an ‘exceptionally bright and pragmatic lawyer’, while the latter is noted for his expertise in advising companies of all sizes on their global privacy compliance programmes. In terms of sector specialisms, the team focuses particularly on the technology, finance, life sciences and energy industries.
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Testimonials
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‘The practical approach to legal matters makes this firm very valuable.’
‘Tim Van Canneyt has extended expertise in many areas of privacy, including related topics. He is able to explain complex matters in pragmatic terms, always taking into consideration the needs of the client.’
‘Due to Olivier Proust's professional, sound legal knowledge and pragmatic approach, we kept working together even when I changed companies.'
‘Fieldfisher offers the high quality you expect from a large international law firm, but with close personal contact. You can always reach the team when necessary.’
‘My primary contact person was Tim Van Canneyt - he is an exceptionally bright and pragmatic lawyer. Tim takes the time to truly understand the business case, and is always up to speed with the latest legal developments. He always provides us with advice that is sufficiently detailed but at the same time offers practical solutions.'
‘They are always on top of the legal developments. Out of all the law firms we work with only Fieldfisher is able to provide advice on the legal developments at the EU level.’
‘A team that knows what the business needs and is willing to give pragmatic advice.’
‘Olivier Proust is always open and available to help at any time. He adapts the business proposal to your needs.’
Key clients
- Brussels Bar Association
- Engie
- Mediafin
- Belgian Federation for Business Information (BFBI)
- Telenet
- Tricount
- Bics
- Billtrust
- Euroclear
- Teva
Work highlights
- Acting for Mediafin, editor of the financial newspapers De Tijd and L'Echo, in an enforcement case before the Litigation Chamber of the Belgian Data Protection Authority.
- Appointed by Resmed as its external Data Protection Officer.
- Providing data protection advice to Tricount, a group expense management app, in the context of its acquisition by Dutch fintech and neobank bunq.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Olivier Proust, Tim Van Canneyt