Olivier Mignolet > Simmons & Simmons > Brussels, Belgium > Lawyer Profile

Simmons & Simmons
AVENUE LOUISE 149, B 16
1050 BRUXELLES
Belgium

Position

Olivier specialises in commercial law and commercial litigation/arbitration, with a particular emphasis on regulatory legislation in the healthcare and life sciences sector, distribution law, real estate and intellectual property rights. Olivier is the local head of the dispute resolution practice in Belgium. He is also a member of the firm’s crime, fraud & investigations group.

Olivier has in particular gained significant experience of advising companies in the healthcare and life sciences sector.

Olivier handles complex litigation and arbitration matters.

He is recognised as one of the leading Healthcare & Life Sciences lawyers in Belgium. He represents and advises industry clients of all sizes from Top 10 global pharmaceutical and medical devices companies to Belgian biotechs, as well as trade associations.

Olivier has also been a part-time lecturer at the University of Louvain (UCL) for 12 years and he is a member of CEPANI /CEPINA (Belgian centre for arbitration and mediation).

Olivier has published articles and books on civil procedure, arbitration and pharmaceutical law.

Languages

French, Dutch and English

Education

1996-1996: University of Cambridge – Certificate in English Legal Method

1995-1996: Universiteit Gent – Aanvullende opleiding sociaal- en economisch recht, (LLM)

1990-1995: UCLouvain – Licence en droit, Law

Lawyer Rankings

Belgium > Dispute resolution

Simmons & Simmons is recognised for its ‘good, clear and practical approach’, with a disputes practice that appears before commercial, civil, and administrative courts. The team is particularly knowledgeable in the life sciences and financial sector, and acts across a range of industries, including technology, fashion, and food and beverage. Olivier Mignolet and Annabelle Bruyndonckx lead the team, both with over two decades of experience, with the latter particularly skilled at disputes related to healthcare and life sciences.

Belgium > EU regulatory: Pharma, medical devices and biotech

(Leading partners)

Olivier MignoletSimmons & Simmons

Simmons & Simmons has ‘strong experience and knowledge in healthcare compliance regulations’ with vast regulatory expertise linked to medical devices, biopharmaceutical products, and advanced therapy medicinal products. The team is adept at handling cross-border work, and collaborates closely with other teams of the firm. Olivier Mignolet leads the ‘professional and proactive’ practice alongside Annabelle BruyndonckxJérémie Doornaert is an ‘exceptional lawyer’, with experience on contentious and non-contentious matters across the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.

Belgium > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences

Olivier Mignolet and the ‘amazingAnnabelle Bruyndonckx co-head Simmons & Simmons‘ team, which is noted for its strength in public procurement and supply chain issues. Bruyndonckx stands out for her extensive expertise in assisting global pharma and biotech companies with a broad range of regulatory work, and is well known for her strength in advising on digital health and medtech issues. Mignolet is an experienced commercial litigator with a strong focus on assisting with regulatory matters in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Nele Jonckers and Michael Bulckaert are names to note.

Belgium > EU regulatory: Privacy and data protection

Simmons & Simmons has ‘among the most knowledgeable lawyers in the life sciences sector’, and for one client, is the ‘go-to team for data privacy advice’. Advising national and international clients on evolving Belgian and European regulations, particularly in the healthcare, technology, and financial services sectors is a focus of the team, along with assisting clients with the digitalisation of their companies. Olivier Mignolet is commended for ‘his humility and honesty, coupled with deep expertise in the life science sector’, and leads the team with Alejandro Guerrero. Jérémie Doornaert is for one client ‘one of the best experts in Belgium on privacy and data protection’.