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Belgium

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Industry focus: IT and telecoms

Timelex is a standout boutique specialising in technology, data, IP and media law, noted for its strong advisory, transactional and litigation capabilities. Its client base ranges from EU institutions and governments to multinationals and innovative tech start-ups. The team advises across the full spectrum of digital regulation, including data sharing, cybersecurity and emerging technologies. Leading figures include Jos Dumortier, an authority on technology and data law; Hans Graux, known for bridging IT systems with regulatory frameworks; Frederic Debusseré; and Edwin Jacobs, a seasoned expert in complex IT contracting and digital services regulation.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The firm has developed unique experience in operating within European research and innovation projects, where it is valued not only for legal precision but also for its ability to understand the broader ethical, societal, and operational dimensions of such initiatives. Timelex enjoys a strong reputation among international partners and EU institutions for being both reliable and solution-oriented.'
  • ‘The practice stands out by combining legal precision with pragmatic business insight, offering clients tailored solutions rather than standard approaches. Clients benefit from direct partner involvement, fast turnaround, and a highly personal service – an advantage over larger, more hierarchical firms.'
  • ‘We regard Timelex as one of the most dependable firms for IT and telecoms matters. The team delivers technically sound and commercially balanced advice, even in complex contractual settings. Dependable, composed and technically excellent – Timelex makes complex IT work look effortless. Each deliverable reflects care and consistency. The quality never drops.'
  • ‘Frederic Debusseré adds depth from his dispute-resolution experience, anticipating potential conflicts before they arise.'
  • ‘Their flexibility and excellent knowledge of both the legal aspects and the functioning of IT. Most lawyers know only the legal side and have less practical knowledge.’
  • ‘This firm is all about IT law. If you have legal issues in this domain, then there is no firm in Belgium that is better positioned to handle these issues. The legal issue my company was confronted with dealt with litigation in the area of legal technology, so pretty new territory.’

Key clients

  • North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Komatsu TVH Parts Holding Greenyard AVIV Immoweb Luminus Brunswick Corporation Fluxys EnergyOne Scytáles European Commission Belgian Ministry for Policy and Support (BOSA)

Work highlights

Assisting Komatsu in performing EU Data Act and EU Cyber Resilience Act compliance exercises.
Assisting THV Pars Holding in performing NIS 2, EU Data Act and EU Cyber Resilience exercises.
Advising Luminus on compliance with NIS 2, the EU Data Act, the EU Cyber Resilience Act and the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).

Lawyers

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Practice head

Jos Dumortier; Hans Graux; Geert Somers; Edwin Jacobs; Frederic Debusseré; Ruben Roex; Pieter Gryffroy