Working as part of Osborne Clarke‘s international network, the Brussels-based IP, IT and data group advises on the full gamut of interactions with the Belgian Data Protection Authority, including handling investigations, as well as drafting data protection and whistleblowing policies and carrying out audits. Recently, the firm has been particularly active in the data exchange and transfer space, and has assisted several major EU and US clients with complex international data transfer projects. Practice head Benjamin Docquir is noted for his ’creative solutions‘.
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‘One of their main advantages is that they operate in many European countries, which ensures cost efficiency and privacy consistency within our different affiliates.’
‘Benjamin Docquir is business-oriented and he is active in the area of data protection having built a good network of clients and peers in the industry.’
‘Skilled and available. Aware of new regulations.’
‘The team understood our concerns and was able to respond in a timely manner to the questions that the issue at stake posed.'
‘Benjamin Docquir was very practical in his approach to our matter and gave us alternatives and creative solutions.'
Next Generation Partners
Partner, Belgium Benjamin specialises in privacy, data security and information technology law. He assists clients with the digital transformation of business processes and the mitigation of risks associated with information security and information management.
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Benjamin Docquir