Cresco Advocaten

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• The IT team really understands how tech deals work. They don’t just read the contracts; they understand how projects actually run, and that makes their advice practical. We’ve worked with them on very complex cloud and escrow contracts, and they spotted risks we would never have noticed. They also keep us ahead of new regulations and quickly turn that into agreements and action plans we can rely on. They’re fast, clear, and don’t waste time. They also understand the commercial side of things, which makes them easy to trust.
• Olivier is pragmatic and knows IT contracting down to the details. He understands the legal and commercial parts of our business and uses that mix to move deals forward. He defends our position firmly but always with the goal of closing workable agreements. What I notice most is how he keeps negotiations calm and efficient, even when the other side tries to drag them out or complicate things. He has a sharp eye for what’s worth fighting for and what’s just noise. Ward is a very experienced and knowledgeable contract drafter and negotiator. He sees immediately how providers set up their contracts and where the risks and pitfalls are. He can benchmark positions on the spot and show us exactly where to push. On top of that, Ward seems to keep a close watch on IT and IP evolutions and translates new rules into practical steps for us. That mix of market knowledge and regulatory insight was important in our negotiations.
• ‘Cresco stands out through a combination of accessibility, legal expertise, and genuine personal engagement. They are not only quick to respond but also genuinely invested in your matters. It feels like working with someone who truly understands your case, not like "just another file number."'
• ‘Ward Verwaeren stands out for his responsiveness and client-focused approach. He is not only quick to grasp complex issues but also a genuine pleasure to collaborate with.’
• ‘David Dessers and the Cresco team demonstrate a collective strong competence and expertise, but interestingly enough, all individuals we work with have the same mindset. showing genuine interest in our business, giving us a feeling they are part of our team, defending our interests, being creative and inquisitive, challenging the status quo.'
• ‘The collective expertise of the team is mind-blowing thanks to the strong profiles and characters that constitute the overall experience and depth of knowledge on specific and respective topics.'
• 'The team is highly empathetic, engaging, personal and professional, and we never have to chase or remind somebody for an action.’
• ‘Cresco has an excellent IP team, led by Ward Verwaren, that is highly specialised in drafting, negotiating, and structuring complex intellectual property agreements. Their experience spans licensing, technology transfer, R&D collaborations, software development and distribution agreements, as well as trademark and copyright licensing.’
• ‘Olivier van Raemdonck is particularly impressive in how he combines deep IP expertise with genuine mastery of IT and telecom sector dynamics. He's not just a theoretical IP lawyer – he understands the tech and telecom industries intimately, which makes his counsel immediately practical and commercially relevant.'

Key clients

• Visualfabriq
• Niets Distillery
• Zerocopy
• Vlerick Business School
• Effex
• Otiv
• Spacewell
• Septentrio
• Arspectra
• Techwolf
• Zeopore
• Luzmo (formerly Cumul.io)
• Bothrs
• Orsi
• Ufo Drive
• Belfius
• Pulsify
• Hex-Rays
• Timefold
• Match Group

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

David Dessers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Olivier Van Raemdonck