Osborne Clarke > Brussels, Belgium > Firm Profile

‘One of their main advantages is that they operate in many European countries, which ensures cost efficiency and privacy consistency within our different affiliates.’

‘Benjamin Docquir is business-oriented and he is active in the area of data protection having built a good network of clients and peers in the industry.’

‘Skilled and available. Aware of new regulations.’

‘The team understood our concerns and was able to respond in a timely manner to the questions that the issue at stake posed.’

‘Benjamin Docquir was very practical in his approach to our matter and gave us alternatives and creative solutions.’

‘Ruth Wirtz is a very reliable and solid counsel in the corporate field, with a lot of experience in the non-profit sector.’

‘The team with whom we work is particularly well versed in the development of statutes for international not-for-profit associations(INPA).’

‘We work regularly with Ruth Wirtz who has drafted new model statutes for INPAs arriving in Brussels and who offers advice to existing associations adapting their statutes.’

‘OC has always been able to understand the full complexity of our organization, and to put itself in our shoes to adopt an appropriate point of view in all circumstances. ’

‘Our dealings with Ruth Wirtz and her colleagues were always cordial, and we were always satisfied with the answers we received. It’s good to feel supported in delicate or difficult situations, and Ruth has always shown diplomacy and kindness in all circumstances.’

‘Osborne and Clarke brought a lot of clarity to us in terms of RGDP. The are currently helping us to navigate this complex legislation and are of a tremendous help. ’

‘The individuals I work with took a lot of time in delivering trainings, making sure that we understand everything, answering all our other questions.’

‘The team is responsive, agile and proactive. They are knowledgeable and flexible in their approach.’

‘Stefan Deswert is always there to help at a very short notice. We value his calm, measured advice.’

‘Responsive, down-to-earth team, strong presence across jurisdictions offering equivalent level of services.’

‘The Osborne Clarke team has proven to be efficient, helpful and personable throughout the handling of our case. Their legal insight and pragmatism has been much appreciated.’

‘The team strike the right balance between affability and professionalism which makes them a pleasant team to work with.’

‘Very good counseling on dispute approaches. Very good knowledge about case law. Always available and very quick answers. A high percentage of wins in litigation.’

‘My experience with Osborne Clarke Belgium’s employment law team has been excellent. They always provide detailed, clearly written analyses of legal requirements and legal risk that take not only the law but also business concerns and practical considerations (including market/industry practice) into account, which helps us make good decisions. The team is very responsive. The lawyers are knowledgeable, skilled and articulate, both the partner and the associates. I view OC’s employment lawyers as essential partners for us in Belgium.’

‘I work primarily with Thierry Viérin, Bernd De Marrez, and Julien Verbeke. I give them my highest recommendation. They are knowledgeable, skilled and very responsive, and the comprehensive and balanced legal advice they provide helps us move forward quickly and confidently.’

‘They are lawyers who really know their client and have a genuine curiosity to find out more. They’re also extremely practical and helpful.’

‘I’ve worked with Thierry Viérin to help solve challenges relating to our Belgian entities. He’s always been very professional and focused, but also warm, engaging and curious. This is a great combination of personal attributes.’

‘The team is responsive, provides practical advice and is technically excellent.’

‘Thierry Viérin is an excellent lawyer. He is fluent in all relevant languages, very approachable and his advice is always practical and to the point.’

‘Bernd De Marrez and Thierry Viérin are clear communicators who think with the client for the best solution.’

‘The team works well together in a conducive and positive atmosphere and thinks together with the client.’

‘Pleasant and interesting to work with. Great availability. Able to think out of the box.’

‘Vladimir Murovec is a professional lawyer with in-house counsel experience. This is helpful in getting practical solutions.’

‘Highly knowledgeable team. Easy to approach and quick replies.’

‘The life sciences regulatory team is well embedded in the Brussels office’s global service offering. This means that they can easily collaborate with other practices to deliver not only EU regulatory advice but also raise red flags or provide advice on data topics, IP protection or confidentiality issues, contract law and commercial aspects, etc in any cross-border health tech projects.’

‘Vladimir Murovec has unique experience in advising health tech and pharma businesses on the regulatory framework in which they operate and is a go-to EU lawyer for global life sciences businesses launching in Europe or experiencing challenges with regulators or notified bodies.’

‘Vladimir Murovec has a quick understanding of new health technologies and products with a digital element. He provides sound, risk-based advice that is useful and actionable. I have recommended him to my peers in the industry due to the quality of his work.’

‘The team is good at apprehending the issues and providing solutions in a timely manner.’

‘Vladimir Murovec brings a special blend of expertise to the table when it comes to guiding pharma companies through the EU regulatory maze. He’s become a top choice among life sciences businesses as they navigate EU market entry or face compliance hurdles. He is well connected and provides seamless cross-border advice to global players in the pharmaceutical industry.’

‘The Osborne Clarke EU life sciences regulatory team is right at home in the heart of the Brussels office, making them a go-to team for a range of legal services. What makes them stand out in that space is that they’re not just a tech or life sciences firm – they’re both.’

‘They consistently work as an integrated team, involving the right people at the right time. The practice got a solid boost with the arrival of Vladimir Murovec and are now a fully-fledged medtech and pharma practice with top-notch regulatory capabilities. It is good to see their practice flourish from a local Belgian provider to a truly international service offering with standout EU regulatory competence.’

‘Hadrien Chef stands out as an excellent lawyer.’

‘Vladimir Murovec is able to admirably handle both domestic mandates with a purely local element and global EU projects. Vladimir is quite sharp, but keeps it casual with the team and is always happy to brainstorm about potential projects, which is nice and refreshing; he’s become a reference in Regulatory and Compliance in the EU Life sciences space.’

‘Vladimir Murovec is very committed, provides to-the-point information and high quality output. ’

‘Hadrien Chef has a global overview and understanding, providing preventative advice. He is highly flexible and available.’

‘What sets OC Brussels apart is their knack for seamless teamwork. In recent years, they’ve become a go-to provider for multiple global pharmaceutical businesses with top regulatory capabilities.’

‘I truly appreciate Vladimir Murovec’s versatility, he navigates local and global assignments with ease, whether it’s handling national investigations or diving into global-scale projects connected to EMA procedures or European Commission approvals.’

‘Vladimir Murovec has that sharp edge when it comes to regulatory and compliance in the EU Life Sciences arena. He keeps things laid-back and is easy to approach which sets him apart as a go-to lawyer in the field.’

‘Experts in IT law and data protection.’

‘Benjamin Docquir (Brussels) has very deep knowledge of the industry and of data-related issues in particular.’

‘The IP team of Osborne Clarck is very knowledgeable, and very concerned by the clients needs. They are thus very available for their clients and provide top-quality services.’

‘Benjamin Docquir understands complex matters and has a very good analytical mind.’

‘Osborne Clarke has abilities to manage complex IP cases in various technologies.’

‘Valentin de le Court is highly qualified in IP litigation. He provides very clear advice, and interacts smoothly with clients and external collaborators, gathering people through idea sharing.’

‘They are competent across a broad array of fields.’

‘The team has a unique combination of data and IP knowledge making it exceptionally well positioned to advise medtech clients.’

‘Valentin de le Court and Camille de Munter are both very pleasant to work with, very responsive and knowledgeable. What we particularly appreciate is their pragmatic approach.’

‘Very proactive and flexible.’

‘The team are always one step ahead and have a particular drive to understand our business and the needs of our legal team.’

‘David Haex and Frank Hoogendijk are particularly recommended for their pragmatic approach.’

‘The team I worked with was both very strong in legal and technical topics and also able to give advice on the strategy to negotiate the clauses.’

‘Hadrien Chef is a top-level professional. He manages the case and the team with pragmatism and experience. He motivates the team and has a eye on every detail. He has a certain sense of business that helps to see legal input as a negotiation asset.’

‘Violette Keppenne is a very reliable, collaborative and hard-working team member. She strives for excellence in everything she does. ’

‘We appreciated working with OC. The team was extremely available and could deliver extremely qualitative work in a short period of time. The team delivers faster than expected and exceeds expectations.’

‘The team was extremely available and took sufficient time to inform us and give us everything we needed to make the right decisions.’