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Timelex Offices
JOSEPH STEVENSSTRAAT
7 RUE JOSEPH STEVENS
1000 BRUSSELS
Belgium
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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 DumortierPractice 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 DumortierPractice 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 DumortierPractice 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.’
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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.
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Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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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 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Frederic Debusseré | Partner. Contracts and litigation regarding IT services, software, internet; privacy & data… | View Profile |
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Prof Dr Jos Dumortier | Partner. Internationally renowned expert in privacy & data protection; IT, software and… | View Profile |
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Mr Hans Graux | Partner. Privacy & data protection; IT, internet, e-signatures, e-security, e-authentication, identity management… | View Profile |
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Mr Edwin Jacobs | Partner. FinTech, E-payment, e-money, e-banking and e-invoicing; IT services, outsourcing, software, internet;… | View Profile |
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Mr Ruben Roex | Associate. Privacy & data protection; Cyber security; E-commerce and consumer protection; E-payment,… | View Profile |
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Mr Geert Somers | Partner. Contracts and litigation regarding IT services, software, internet; privacy & data… | View Profile |
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Mr Stefan Van Camp | Counsel. IT services, software, internet; product safety, liability and recalls; copyright, trademarks,… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
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- EU regulatory: Privacy and data protection
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