The IT team at A&O Shearman acts for leading technology companies, service providers, and investors. The practice is adept at handling matters in the TMT, life sciences, financial services, and energy industries. IT disputes are another key strength of the team, which often acts for major domestic and international corporates. Leading the team is Filip Van Elsen, who focuses on tech transactions, with expertise in outsourcing transactions, software implementations, and digital transformation projects. Peter Van Dyck also heads the practice, with a strong focus on data protection and IP law. Sarah De Wulf is noted.

Led by Benoit Van Asbroeck and Hein Hobbelen, the team at Bird & Bird is renowned for its expertise in IT contracts, IT litigation, media law, privacy, and data protection. Hobbelen brings extensive experience in competition and EU trade defence matters, while Van Asbroeck excels in technology law. The team is highly regarded for its regulatory and public affairs practice; media-related matters are another strength of the team, focusing on broadcasting, advertising, and content licensing work. The team routinely assists international corporations and Belgian companies.

The ‘consistently reliable’ tech, media, and communications team at CMS delivers ‘exceptional quality’ for its clients, providing advice across the full gamut of IT, data protection, and media work. Emerging technology trends, including Internet of Things-related matters, data spaces, and artificial intelligence all fall within the expertise of the practice, which advises well-known tech clients, based in Belgium and internationally. The practice frequently works with others in the firm, including the employment and public law teams. Dirk Van Liedekerke leads the team alongside Tom De Cordier who ‘fosters a strong culture of professionalism and teamwork’, and has a practice focusing on tech-related IP and data privacy law. ‘Standout attorney’ Deven Dobbelaere is noted.

Crowell & Moring‘s technology and media team covers a wide range of blockchain, e-commerce, and artificial intelligence-related matters, often representing clients before civil courts and regulatory bodies. In March 2024, Edward Taelman joined the firm from A&O Shearman, bringing vast IP expertise. ‘All round business savvy partner’ Thomas De Meese assists clients with e-commerce and internet-related matters, with expertise across telecommunications regulatory work and litigation. Also leading the team is Sari Depreeuw, who is a copyright and digital law expert. Karl Stas is key to the team, with a focus on EU and Belgian competition law. Marieke Van Nieuwenborgh and Matteo Mariano are noted.

The IT and telecoms practice at DLA Piper advises a wide range of clients, including Adobe, Luminus, Orange, and UCB. The practice collaborates with the firm’s public procurement team, allowing it to work closely with Belgian and international government bodies on IT procurement and outsourcing projects. Kristof De Vulder is the head of the team, and managing partner of the office, with experience in telecoms, tech contracts, and cloud transactions. Raf Schoefs is key to the team, with a focus on tech transactions, and advising clients on telecommunications and e-commerce related matters. Laetitia Mouton also has experience on the IT side, while on the telecoms wide, Nicolas Becker is noted.

Stibbe‘s TMT practice acts for telecom, internet service, and social media providers in contentious and transactional matters, often appearing before both national and international courts. Team head Erik Valgaeren is recognised for his ‘exceptional expertise and outstandingly pragmatic approach’. Valgaeren brings longstanding experience to the team, and is widely recognised for his TMT expertise. Carolien Michielsen has a focus on data protection and privacy, as well as artificial intelligence, and cloud and blockchain-related matters. Cyril Fischer is also of note.

The practice at ALTIUS is commended for its ‘strong collaboration between the departments, allowing it to offer a very complete and thorough advice’. With vast experience supporting clients on data protection, digital law and compliance projects, members of the team are adept at handling a wide range of matters for clients including digital service providers and developers. Gerrit Vandendriessche leads the team, regularly advising on data protection, AI, and cryptocurrency related matters. Vandendriessche also focuses on data protection litigation. Jérôme Vermeylen  is key to the team, with a focus on M&A and corporate reorganisations for IT clients.

The technology and data practice at Fieldfisher covers cloud computing issues, technology procurements, and innovative technologies. IT dispute resolution is another strength of the team, which is also highly capable of handling soft and hard IP work. At leadership level is Tim Van Canneyt, specialising in data protection and e-commerce, Olivier Proust, with knowledge of privacy and cybersecurity law, and Stijn Debaene, whose practice focuses on intellectual property law. Hakim Haouideg‘s practice centres around intellectual property litigation, and advising on IP-related transactions. Also of note is Nathalie Poupaert.

Jones Day boasts an ‘excellent team, with strong technical knowledge’, which regularly represents clients in complex domestic and international telecoms, technology, and data protection matters. The team works closely with other offices of the firm, broadening its multijurisdictional offering, which consists of a dedicated venture capital representations practice, acting on major transactions for high-profile clients. Leading the team are Bernard Amory, Alexandre Verheyden, Jörg Hladjk, and Thomas De Muynck. Amory and Verheyden have extensive antitrust expertise, while Hladjk’s practice focuses on cybersecurity and data protection. Also of note is Laurent De Muyter, with expertise in electronic communications and regulatory compliance.

Linklaters advises clients on complex IT work across industries, advising IT service providers and major Belgian and international telecom providers. The firm handles multijurisdictional matters for its clients, working closely with its offices. Tanguy Van Overstraeten leads the practice, contributing longstanding experience and a specific focus on IT outsourcing. Guillaume Couneson advises clients on IT contracts, and the tech-related aspects of M&A deals.

Lydian‘s IT practice is widely recognised for its telecoms expertise, often advising clients on high-profile transactional, contentious, and advisory work. A number of major Belgian and European operators rely on the expertise of the team, along with logistics services providers. The group is also adept at handling IT-related litigation, and advising on evolving regulations. Team head Bastiaan Bruyndonckx ‘has a very good knowledge of the sector and a very pragmatic approach’, with a focus on information governance and technology procurement. Liese Kuyken is of note, with expertise in data protection and telecoms law.

Boutique Timelex has a strong focus on IT and data protection work, regularly assisting clients with tech regulatory work, in addition to advising national and European governments on evolving regulation. Data protection compliance and technology-related litigation are both mainstays of the practice. Jos Dumortier, who is highly commended for his privacy and data protection expertise, is a key figure within the team. Hans Graux is also of note, specialising in cloud service and AI-related work. Ruben Roex frequently acts on complex IT-related litigation. Edwin Jacobs is ‘approachable, creative and smart’.

Praised by clients for its ‘good industry knowledge’, the practice at Cresco Advocaten focuses on assisting tech companies in the tech and life science spaces. Members of the team ‘are friendly, pleasant to work with, and knowledgeable on negotiation tactics and approaches’, including practice heads David Dessers and Olivier Van Raemdonck. In addition to being a founding partner of the firm, Dessers is adept at handling the IT aspects of corporate and M&A transactions, while Van Raemdonck’s practice centres on innovative technology ventures. Ward Verwaeren and Glenn L’hoëst are noted.

The IT & telecoms practice at Loyens & Loeff represents a range of lucrative clients on high-value, multijurisdictional matters, and works closely with the firm's regulatory, litigation, tax, and employment teams. Stéphanie De Smedt leads the team, with her expertise in regulatory law spanning software copyright, consumer protection, and data protection. Tech-related disputes are another key strength of the practice, with Maria-Clara Van den Bossche being particularly knowledgeable in this area.

For one client, Osborne Clarke stands out due to its ‘unique combination of tailored client care and deep, industry-specific knowledge’, advising clients on the negotiation of IT contracts, software licenses, and cloud computing agreements. A number of well-known online platforms rely on the expertise of the team, which advises on developments in emerging areas, including AI and space technology. Benjamin Docquir leads the team, which is commended for its ‘personal approach and profound expertise’, with experience advising on digital transformation of businesses and risk mitigation. Roderick Nieuwmeyer is key to the practice, with extensive competition and trade expertise. Laurens Dauwe is noted.

Agio Legal has a ‘harmonious team that is responsive, has excellent know-how, and a pragmatic approach’, with extensive experience acting for leading national and international clients in TMT-related matters. Team head Steven De Schrijver is ‘knowledgeable, practical, commercial, technically excellent and very supportive’, and has longstanding experience in advising tech companies on e-commerce, data protection, cybersecurity, and cloud computing matters. Also leading the practice is Nicole Van Ranst, with particular knowledge of domestic and international M&A.

Led by Matthias Vierstraete, the IT practice at Deloitte Legal has comprehensive expertise spanning data life-cycle management, blockchain issues, cybersecurity matters, and personal data processing. Vierstraete has vast experience in the sector, while Willem-Jan Cosemans frequently represents clients across the media, sports, and IT sectors before national and European courts in IP litigation.

Monard Law‘s practice ‘comprises top tier individuals’, leveraging its expertise to assist leading national and international companies on complex IT-related matters. Team head Kristof Zadora is ‘unanimously praised for his limitless dedication and unique abilities’, with expertise across IT law, privacy, and data protection, along with distribution law. Zadora frequently advises clients from the medical devices, technology, and automotive sectors. Stephane Criel‘s practice centres on IP protection and disputes.

Simont Braun‘s practice is particularly adept at handling regulatory matters, especially those related to financial sector related IT matters. Dispute resolution is another strength of the practice. The team also handles complex M&A related to software companies. Joan Carette focuses on fintech, and has extensive knowledge across data protection and outsourcing. Also leading the team are Emmanuel Cornu and Eric De Gryse, both with vast expertise in trademarks and patents.

The practice at Verhaegen Walravens is commended for its technology contracts practice, with expertise across software, hardware, cybersecurity, and AI-related matters. Quantum computing is another strength of the team led by Emmanuel Szafran, who is particularly knowledgeable in this field, as well as network security and cybercrime. Szafran's expertise extends to advising leading clients on complex national and international matters across the semi-conductor, e-communications, and financial services sectors.