Simont Braun‘s practice is particularly adept at handling regulatory matters, especially those related to financial sector related IT matters. Dispute resolution is another strength of the practice. The team also handles complex M&A related to software companies. Joan Carette focuses on fintech, and has extensive knowledge across data protection and outsourcing. Also leading the team are Emmanuel Cornu and Eric De Gryse, both with vast expertise in trademarks and patents.

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Key clients

  • Dassault Systèmes
  • Syntegro
  • Doctor Anytime
  • GE Healthcare Technolgies SA
  • Classic Stripes Private Limited
  • The Concept Group
  • Partner One
  • Belgian Mobile ID

Work highlights

  • Advise Belgian Mobile ID on its mobile identification project, which allows users of the itsme mobile app to register as new clients with commercial entities (including banking and financial entities), to log in and authenticate with those entities, remotely approve transactions (including banking or financial transactions) and digitally sign contracts.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Joan Carette, Eric De Gryse, Tom Swinnen