Deprevernet, which is known for only representing public institutions within the telecoms space, is praised for its ‘unique knowledge and insight of how public authorities function’. The team’s contentious experience covers aspects of public law, criminal law and procedural issues. Sébastien Depré co-leads the team and is noted for his excellent ’general administrative and constitutional law background’, while fellow co-lead Philippe Vernet is praised for his ‘incredible writing skills combined with pertinent and sharp arguments’. ’Hands-on lawyer’ Jasper de Fauw and Grégoire Ryelandt, who is praised for his competition law expertise, are further names to note.
Testimonials
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‘Deprevernet is a relatively new firm specialised in the representation of public authorities which gives them a unique knowledge and insight of how public authorities function.’
‘Philippe Vernet has incredible writing skills combined with pertinent and sharp arguments. He will go deep into the details of the file and understand the economic background of each case. He forms an excellent team with Sébastien Depré who has an excellent general administrative and constitutional law background.'
Key clients
- Belgian telecoms regulator (BIPT/IBPT)
- Belgian Minister for Digital agenda
Work highlights
- Assisted the Minister and the Belgian telecoms regulator with the framework of an appeal launched by Telenet against certain provisions of the Royal Decrees governing the auction of mobile spectrum.
- Assisting the BIPT/IBPT in various proceedings relating to the envisaged acquisition of EDPNET by Proximus.