Boutique firm AContrario.Law has extensive knowledge across IP and trade law, IT and tech, data protection, and cybercrime. Complex disputes, legal opinions, and commercial agreements are all strengths of the practice. Based in Ghent, Magali Feys and Tim Wulgaert lead the team, with expertise in e-commerce, consumer protection, and unfair practices, and data protection. Jelle Cousyns is one of the firm's key contacts for data protection matters.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Good knowledge combined with a pragmatic approach.’

  • ‘Great, skilled people that have deep knowledge of regulatory processes.’

  • ‘Magali Feys and Jelle Cousyns put in the extra time and effort to deliver exceptional work.’

  • ‘Highly competent team working on a very professional footing with an outstanding focus on professional needs and questions of the client. ’

  • ‘The team is very approachable and open to any questions. They communicate transparently and work efficiently to get things done. They also make time for last-minute meetings if needed, and there is always someone available to reach by phone. Additionally, they handle very specific content expertly, setting a standard that other companies could learn from.’

  • ‘It is very pleasant to work with them, and there are no barriers to contacting them. They communicate in a very professional manner and include everyone in the process. Additionally, they are very precise and are not afraid to push forward on important topics when necessary.’

Key clients

  • Departement Zorg (Government Agency Care and Health)
  • Agentschap Facilitair Bedrijf
  • Algemeen Ziekenhuis Delta (AZ Delta)
  • Algemeen Ziekenhuis Maria Middelares (AZ Maria Middelares)
  • Anonos
  • Cascador Health
  • Centrum voor Informatica (CEVI)
  • Citymesh Safety Drones
  • Club Brugge
  • Conversation Starter
  • Interuniversitair Micro-Electronica Centrum (IMEC)
  • EPIC Consortium

Work highlights

Advised the consortium involved in the HEARTwise project on drafting key project documentation, including the consortium agreement, data charter, and data protection impact assessments (DPIA).
Supporting Departement Zorg in the development and rollout of the Alivia digital care platform.
Advised IMEC on creating a governance model for the use of high-end sensors in innovation projects.

Practice head

Magali Feys; Tim Wulgaert

Other key lawyers

Jelle Cousyns