Simont Braun’s data and privacy practice combines its vast knowledge of the sector with expertise in financial regulatory work and IP law, allowing the team to take a multidisciplinary approach to complex matters for leading clients. members of the team frequently represents clients before the Belgian courts and Data Protection Authority. At leadership level is Joan Carette, with extensive expertise in FinTech. Also leading the practice is Emmanuel Cornu, a specialist in intellectual property law, and Eric De Gryse, an IP litigation specialist.

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Key clients

  • Belgian Mobile ID - Itsme
  • Doctor Anytime

Work highlights

  • Advised Belgian Mobile ID on its mobile identification project.
  • Represented Doctor Anytime before the Brussels court of Appeal in litigation against the Belgian privacy authority.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Joan Carette, Emmanuel Cornu, Eric De Gryse