Bird & Bird

IT & IP and Data Protection

Benjamin is data privacy and technology partner advising clients on digital regulation, data governance and AI, with a reputation for solving complex legal challenges across sectors and jurisdictions.

Benjamin advises clients on the legal and regulatory aspects of digital transformation and disruptive technologies, with a particular focus on data governance, AI, cybersecurity and software-related matters. His practice spans both contentious and non-contentious work, and he supports a wide range of clients, from start-ups and scale-ups to global platforms and regulated industry leaders.

Benjamin regularly helps clients navigate the legal implications of digitalisation, including data sharing, outsourcing, platform regulation and compliance with the fast-evolving EU digital framework. He has built a strong reputation for his cross-disciplinary expertise in IP, data privacy, cybercrime and unfair competition, and he has successfully handled disputes involving copyright, patents and digital assets. Benjamin is keen on ensuring the legal analysis builds upon a deep understanding of the technical details of each case.

Benjamin has represented companies before the Belgian Data Protection Authority and at the appeals level, offering clear, strategic advice that balances legal risk with commercial opportunity. He has worked extensively with TMC platforms, life sciences companies, and both traditional and innovative players in banking and insurance.

Benjamin brings a comprehensive and out-of-the box view to digital regulation, informed by years of hands-on experience and academic engagement. He is a published author in the field, most recently contributing a substantial chapter on the Law Over Borders Comparative Artificial Intelligence Law Guide.

French, Dutch and English