Loyens & Loeff advises national and international clients on the full breadth of privacy, data protection and cybersecurity matters. Its multidisciplinary team provides end-to-end support, from GDPR compliance audits and cyber incident response to due diligence in strategic M&A and high-profile litigation. The practice is led by Stéphanie De Smedt, who has a strong focus on GDPR compliance and cybersecurity issues, offering clients clear, pragmatic guidance across complex regulatory environments.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Great team with excellent knowledge of the law and business.’
- ‘The team is helpful and friendly, and it works closely with its other offices to give a seamless service.’
- ‘Stéphanie de Smedt is personable and responsive.’
Key clients
- Meta Platforms Ireland
- Amazon
- Ferrero
Work highlights
Assisted clients with an NIS2 applicability assessment and the drafting of related compliance documentation.
Represented Meta Platforms Ireland in court litigation in Belgium.
Assisted and represented a client in enforcement proceedings before the Belgian Data Protection Authority.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Stéphanie De Smedt
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Private Client
Belgium
Saskia Lust & Natasha Crijns
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Private Equity
Belgium
Céline De Vuyst, Mathias Hendrickx, Robrecht Coppens & Thomas Lenné
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Tax Disputes
Belgium
Nicolas Lippens, Lizelotte De Maeyer, Vicky Sheikh, Louise Schréder & Natasha Crijns
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Data Protection & Cybersecurity
Belgium
Stéphanie de Smedt, Virginie de France, Bram Goetry & Olivier Verhasselt