In October 2022, Squire Patton Boggs‘ data privacy, cybersecurity and digital assets offering in Brussels was injected with talent following the acquisition of the team formerly based at Steptoe LLP; Charles Helleputte and Diletta De Cicco are some of the key senior arrivals. As well as advising on GDPR compliance issues, the group assists with breach preparedness and crisis management work.
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‘Squire Patton Boggs offers a unique blend of cutting-edge legal knowledge, a diverse and skilled team, practical solutions, and unwavering dedication to client success. Potential clients can trust this law firm to navigate the intricate world of EU privacy and data protection regulations effectively.'
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Key clients
- Bitfinex
- Discover
- Aviagen
- World Bicycle Relief
- eBay
- Vialto
- Bank of China
- SRAM
- Caterpillar
- Aplo
- TfS
- IU Group
Work highlights
- Advising a crypto platform on its deployment of a P2P lending app.
- Advised a major marketplace on the framing of its AI governance.
- Advised a multinational company on the practical consequences of the upcoming EU AI Act for its business, in particular whether any of its systems qualify as prohibited or high risk.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Charles Helleputte