Timelex > Brussels, Belgium > Firm Profile

Timelex
JOSEPH STEVENSSTRAAT
7 RUE JOSEPH STEVENS
1000 BRUSSELS
Belgium

Belgium > EU regulatory: Information technology Tier 1

The IT practice at Timelex is commended for ‘the depth and versatility of the team‘ along with its ‘huge expertise‘. The practice leads in IT, privacy, and data protection work. European, national, foreign, and regional governments, including the European Commission and the Belgian and Flemish Governments, form the client base of the team. The group is skilled at a wide range of work, including GDPR matters, data compliance, and regulations related to app development. ‘Real trailblazer’ Jos Dumortier leads the team, working closely with IT experts Hans Graux and Ruben Roex.

Practice head(s):

Jos Dumortier

Other key lawyers:

Hans Graux; Geert Somers; Edwin Jacobs; Frederic Debusseré; Ruben Roex; Pieter Gryffroy

Testimonials

‘Timelex has a unique practice combining technology and legal skills.’

‘Hans Graux is extremely professional, combining legal and technological knowledge at an exceptional level.’

‘The Timelex team consists of excellent professionals and highly esteemed colleagues of mine. I admire the depth and versatility of the team and its huge expertise.’

‘Jos Dumortier is a real trailblazer in this area. I have learned so much from him. Hans Graux is also brilliant.’

Geert Somers, Edwin Jacobs, and Frederic Debusseré are very smart experts.’

‘Unique combination of fintech – IT – market evolutions helps us keep being in line and also ahead on new initiatives.’

‘Edwin Jacobs – thinks really with us and gives appropriate suggestions so that we keep being in line with the market standards. ’

Key clients

European Commission

Belgian Government

Flemish Government

Government of the Brussels Region

Microsoft, Inc.

Luminus

Barry Callebaut

Komatsu Europe International

Samsonite

Immoweb

Riverside Partners, LLC

International Association of Internet Hotlines (INHOPE)

Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Work highlights

  • Representing some privacy organisations in a high-profile GDPR case before the EU Court of Justice against the European ad-tech sector organisation IAB Europe regarding its Transparency & Consent Framework for real-time bidding of online advertisements.
  • Assisting the European Commission in drafting Implementing Acts of the EU eIDAS 2.0 Regulation.
  • Advising Luminus on compliance with the EU Data Act.

Belgium > EU regulatory: Privacy and data protection Tier 1

Timelex is commended for its ‘expert knowledge of privacy and data protection‘ with a team that is ‘very knowledgeable and very easy to work with’. The firm acts for a wide range of governments and leading companies, advising on compliance issues and data protection litigation. The group advises across a range of industries, spanning biotech, real estate, and energy. Key names include Jos Dumortier, who is a ‘real trailblazer‘, the ‘brilliant’ Hans Graux, and GDPR expert Frederic Debusseré.

Practice head(s):

Jos Dumortier

Other key lawyers:

Hans Graux; Geert Somers; Edwin Jacobs; Frederic Debusseré; Ruben Roex; Pieter Gryffroy

Testimonials

‘Expert knowledge of privacy and data protection, representing the EU and other national and international clients in important legal issues and proceedings. Good collaboration, also in sharing knowledge and opinions with specialised lawyers abroad. ’

‘Profound knowledge, helpful, friendly, very professional.’

‘The speed of answering questions is exceptional. Edwin Jacobs delivers high quality and super fast advice.’

‘The Timelex team consists of excellent professionals and highly esteemed colleagues of mine. I admire the depth and versatility of the team and its huge expertise.’

‘Jos Dumortier is a real trailblazer in this area. I have learned so much from him. Hans Graux is also brilliant.’

‘Ruben Roex has outstanding IT/ technical skills, he is one of the best in the field.’

‘Nice people with high knowledge about GDPR – which is extremely helpful. ’

‘The individual we work with is kind, helpful, fast, and just great.’

Key clients

European Commission

Belgian Government

INEOS

Komatsu

TVH Parts Holding

Luminus

Mars

Barry Callebaut

Galapagos

Accor Invest

Immoweb

DEKRA

SPIE Belgium

Samsonite

Otary

Doosan Bobcat

International Association of Internet Hotlines (INHOPE)

Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Work highlights

  • Represented privacy organisations in a GDPR case before the EU Court of Justice against the European ad-tech sector organisation IAB Europe about its Transparency & Consent Framework for real-time bidding of online advertisements.
  • Represented the Belgian Ministry of Finance before the Belgian Constitutional Court on the constitutionality of a provision in the Belgian Data Protection Act about conducting proceedings before the Belgian Data Protection Authority.
  • Advised Komatsu Europe International on its global GDPR compliance.

Belgium > Fintech Tier 2

Praised for its ‘capacity to combine expertise knowledge with a pragmatic approach’, Timelex‘s fintech offering combines deep regulatory expertise with a comprehensive dispute resolution offering to advise fintech companies on compliance, cybersecurity, blockchain technologies and cryptocurrency innovation. Team head Edwin Jacobs stands out for his ‘knowledge of the EU payments landscape’.

Practice head(s):

Edwin Jacobs

Other key lawyers:

Niels Vandezande

Testimonials

‘Timelex has a practical grasp on EU payments, crypto and privacy laws. They are able to develop action plans for expansion into the EU and follow-through also using other firms throughout the EU.’

‘Edwin Jacobs is independent and able to move files along to a natural finish line. Edwin has very good knowledge of the EU payments landscape.’

‘Niels Vandezande leads the crypto advice we have received from Timelex. He knows the EU rules and provides practical advice drawing on local counsel throughout the EU.’

‘Edwin Jacobs and his team provide pragmatic advice and hands-on solutions in a very complex domain of law. The team brings together an enormous amount of knowledge and expertise that also strongly benefits from the close relationship they have with the academic world and the law-making EU institutions.’

‘The team stands out in its capacity to combine expert knowledge with a pragmatic approach. They can make complex things look easy and understandable.’

‘Go-to firm for fintech issues in Belgium. Knowledgeable and hands-on approach.’

‘Very responsive and efficient team.’

‘Niels Vandezande is always responsive and easy to cooperate with’

Key clients

Nuvei

Axepta

Twikey

Contassur

KuCoin

Preta

Coinmerce

CryptoBenelux

Fung Payments

POM

Belgium > Industry focus: IT and telecoms Tier 2

Boutique Timelex has a strong focus on IT and data protection work, regularly assisting clients with tech regulatory work, in addition to advising national and European governments on evolving regulation. Data protection compliance and technology-related litigation are both mainstays of the practice. Jos Dumortier, who is highly commended for his privacy and data protection expertise, is a key figure within the team. Hans Graux is also of note, specialising in cloud service and AI-related work. Ruben Roex frequently acts on complex IT-related litigation. Edwin Jacobs is ‘approachable, creative and smart’.

Practice head(s):

Jos Dumortier; Hans Graux

Other key lawyers:

Ruben Roex; Edwin Jacobs

Testimonials

‘The Timelex team consists of excellent professionals and highly esteemed colleagues of mine. I and my team have had the pleasure to work with them on a number of occasions and I have always admired the depth and versatility of the team and its huge expertise.’

‘Jos Dumortier is a real trailblazer in this area. I have learned so much from him. Hans Graux is also brilliant.’

‘Very good knowledge.’

‘Excellence in work substance and subject matter expertise. … with an always nice, positive, constructive and cordial atmosphere.’

‘They have an active team, with more and more visibility.’

‘Edwin Jabobs is a nice guy. He is approachable, creative and smart. Always looking for ways to help the client.’

 

Key clients

European Commission

Belgian Government

Flemish Government

Government of the Brussels Region

Microsoft, Inc.

Luminus

Barry Callebaut

Komatsu Europe International

TVH Parts Holding

Greenyard

Arvesta

Accor Invest

Samsonite

Immoweb

Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Riverside Partners, LLC

Genesys Cloud Services

International Association of Internet Hotlines

Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Work highlights

  • Representing privacy organisations in a high-profile GDPR case before the EU Court of Justice against the European ad-tech sector organisation IAB Europe about its Transparency & Consent Framework for real-time bidding of online advertisements.
  • Advising Luminus on compliance with the EU Data Act.
  • Assisting Riverside Partners, LLC with an assessment of the impact of the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act.
Department Name Email Telephone
Privacy and data protection Jos Dumortier
Privacy and data protection Hans Graux
IT and software Edwin Jacobs
IT and software Geert Somers
Dispute resolution (litigation, mediation, arbitration) Edwin Jacobs
Dispute resolution (litigation, mediation, arbitration) Frederic Debusseré
Internet and e-business Geert Somers
Internet and e-business Edwin Jacobs
Gambling Frederic Debusseré
Gambling Geert Somers
e-government Hans Graux
e-government Jos Dumortier
e-health Jos Dumortier
e-health Hans Graux
e-invoicing, e-payment, e-banking Edwin Jacobs
e-invoicing, e-payment, e-banking Hans Graux
Computer and cyber crime Edwin Jacobs
Computer and cyber crime Jos Dumortier
Intellectual property rights Geert Somers
Intellectual property rights Frederic Debusseré
Media and entertainment Geert Somers
Media and entertainment Edwin Jacobs
Fintech Edwin Jacobs
Photo Name Position Profile
Frederic Debusseré photo Mr Frederic Debusseré Partner. Contracts and litigation regarding IT services, software, internet; privacy & data…
Jos Dumortier photo Prof Dr Jos Dumortier Partner. Internationally renowned expert in privacy & data protection; IT, software and…
Hans Graux photo Mr Hans Graux Partner. Privacy & data protection; IT, internet, e-signatures, e-security, e-authentication, identity management…
Edwin Jacobs photo Mr Edwin Jacobs Partner. FinTech, E-payment, e-money, e-banking and e-invoicing; IT services, outsourcing, software, internet;…
Ruben Roex photo Mr Ruben Roex Associate. Privacy & data protection; Cyber security; E-commerce and consumer protection; E-payment,…
Geert Somers photo Mr Geert Somers Partner. Contracts and litigation regarding IT services, software, internet; privacy & data…
Stefan Van Camp photo Mr Stefan Van Camp Counsel. IT services, software, internet; product safety, liability and recalls; copyright, trademarks,…
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