The intellectual property team at Deloitte Legal is recognised for its capabilities in both transactional and advisory IP work, managing the IP portfolios of a wide range of clients. Led by Matthias Vierstraete, who operates across the Ghent and Brussels offices, the team excels in providing comprehensive, multidisciplinary services by collaborating closely with other practice areas, including tax, M&A, and financial advisory. This integrated approach ensures clients receive well-rounded strategic advice on complex IP matters. Willem-Jan Cosemans, a key member of the team, brings significant knowledge of the media and sports industries.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Great knowledge of both our specific sector and the legal branch.’
‘Willem-Jan Cosemans: knows what is legally possible, but also what is commercially suitable, which makes it a perfect match. Easy accessible, even during holidays, weekends etc.'
Key clients
- Club Brugge
- Waterland Private Equity
- The Akkermansia Company
- Elia
- Nipro
- Pro League
- Reazn
- Yun
- S-Biomedic
- Streamz
Work highlights
- Assisting the Pro League with all legal aspects regarding their media rights exploitation and the entire 2025 media rights tender process.
- Supporting the Akkersmansia Company comprehensively, including with the drafting and negotiating of IP and commercial agreements, and handling IP-related disputes.
- Supporting Nipro on a daily basis with advisory and transactional IP matters, particularly in joint collaborations and IP management.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Matthias Vierstraete