DLA Piper fields a ‘very talented’ core team focused on data protection and cybersecurity work, nestled within the firm’s wider IPT practice; Heidi Waem, who is singled out by one client as an ‘expert in the field’, leads the dedicated group and was promoted to partner in May 2023. The department is well known for representing major industry players in dealings with the Belgian Data Protection Authority at all stages, and is also noted for its digital strategy work. Kristof De Vulder leverages his expertise in the technology sphere to provide support.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The DLA Piper team is very talented, focusing on delivering pragmatic and efficient advice.’
‘Heidi Waem and Simon Verschaeve are pragmatic and solution oriented.’
Key clients
- bpost NV
- SD Worx People Solutions
Work highlights
- Advising bpost on various issues, including upcoming EU data legislation, as well as acting in proceedings before the Belgian Data Protection Authority.
- Represented NMBS in appeal proceedings before the Brussels Market Court against the decision of the Belgian Data Protection Authority relating to its Hello Belgium Railpass.