The team at Fieldfisher is led by Olivier Proust, who specialises in privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity, alongside Tim Van Canneyt, an expert in data protection and e-commerce. Recognised for providing ‘pragmatic, high-quality solutions’, the team’s varied workload extends to advice on GDPR and cybersecurity topics, with particular expertise in the NIS2 Directive and EU data-related legislation. Advice on compliance with the Digital Services Act and the Artificial Intelligence Act is another area of strength of the group which has particular expertise in the technology, finance, life sciences, and energy sectors.
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Testimonials
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‘The knowledge of different relevant legal topics by the team, they are familiar with all relevant topics of a technology contract and can combine them without problems.’
‘Tim Van Canneyt: very knowledgeable lawyer, pragmatic, and has a good understanding of the business side of contracts. He is not afraid to give practical advice to the client.'
‘Olivier Proust and his team offer pragmatic, high-quality solutions, focusing on what matters and ensuring the final advice will answer the client's needs.’
‘Olivier Proust focuses heavily on defining the client's needs and ensures he can propose an original solution that will meet those requirements.'
The team is very knowledgeable and very approachable. ’
‘Tim Van Canneyt is an excellent lawyer and communicator.’
‘Very practical approach.’
Key clients
- Accenture
- Belgian Federation for Business Information (BFBI)
- Brussels Bar Association
- Bics
- Billtrust
- Engie
- Euroclear
- Live Nation Entertainment
- Mailchimp
- Mediafin
Work highlights
- Advising Galapagos on various data protection-related matters and the implications of the Network and Information Security Directive (NIS 2).
- Assisting Resmed as their external Data Protection Officer, including advice on all data protection-related matters, such as the concepts of controller and processor, data processing agreements, international data transfer issues, general GDPR compliance matters, and issues involving the processing of health data.
- Advised Utiq on various aspects of the e-Privacy Directive and the recently adopted Data Governance Act
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Olivier Proust; Tim Van Canneyt