The dispute resolution team at Simmons & Simmons bolsters the firm’s core life sciences and data protection strength. Olivier Mignolet leads the practice and assists regarding distribution, construction, and IP disputes. Fellow co-head Annabelle Bruyndonckx offers a core focus on regulatory litigation, standing out for her engagement in the healthcare and life sciences space. Jérémie Doornaert brings expertise regarding data protection and IP litigation.

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Accolades

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Testimonials

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  • 'Olivier Mignolet and Annabelle Bruyndonckx consistently demonstrate outstanding legal acumen, complete reliability, ethical integrity, and a highly comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach across various areas of the law.'
  • 'Very business oriented assistance and a balanced approach between legal protection and business goals. They always intervene in due time and make themselves available on urgent matters with limited notice.'

Key clients

  • GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA
  • Grant Thornton / ARF
  • Banque Centrale de Guinée
  • Black Tiger Belgium
  • Medista
  • GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA
  • Grant Thornton / ARF
  • Banque Centrale de Guinée
  • Black Tiger Belgium
  • Medista
  • GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA
  • Grant Thornton / ARF

Work highlights

Represented Black Tiger Belgium in its appeal before the Markets Court against the decision of the Belgian Data Protection Authority accusing Black Tiger Belgium of a number of GDPR infringements and imposing a fine of €174,640.
Practice head

Olivier Mignolet; Annabelle Bruyndonckx

Other key lawyers

Jérémie Doornaert