Timelex is commended for its ‘expert knowledge of privacy and data protection’ with a team that is ‘very knowledgeable and very easy to work with’. The firm acts for a wide range of governments and leading companies, advising on compliance issues and data protection litigation. The group advises across a range of industries, spanning biotech, real estate, and energy. Key names include Jos Dumortier, who is a ’real trailblazer‘, the ’brilliant’ Hans Graux, and GDPR expert Frederic Debusseré.

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‘Expert knowledge of privacy and data protection, representing the EU and other national and international clients in important legal issues and proceedings. Good collaboration, also in sharing knowledge and opinions with specialised lawyers abroad. ’
‘Profound knowledge, helpful, friendly, very professional.’
‘The speed of answering questions is exceptional. Edwin Jacobs delivers high quality and super fast advice.’
‘The Timelex team consists of excellent professionals and highly esteemed colleagues of mine. I admire the depth and versatility of the team and its huge expertise.’
‘Jos Dumortier is a real trailblazer in this area. I have learned so much from him. Hans Graux is also brilliant.’
‘Ruben Roex has outstanding IT/ technical skills, he is one of the best in the field.’
‘Nice people with high knowledge about GDPR - which is extremely helpful. ’
‘The individual we work with is kind, helpful, fast, and just great.’

Key clients

European Commission
Belgian Government
INEOS
Komatsu
TVH Parts Holding
Luminus
Mars
Barry Callebaut
Galapagos
Accor Invest
Immoweb
DEKRA
SPIE Belgium
Samsonite
Otary
Doosan Bobcat
International Association of Internet Hotlines (INHOPE)
Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Work highlights

Represented privacy organisations in a GDPR case before the EU Court of Justice against the European ad-tech sector organisation IAB Europe about its Transparency & Consent Framework for real-time bidding of online advertisements.
Represented the Belgian Ministry of Finance before the Belgian Constitutional Court on the constitutionality of a provision in the Belgian Data Protection Act about conducting proceedings before the Belgian Data Protection Authority.
Advised Komatsu Europe International on its global GDPR compliance.

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