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Covington Promotes a New Partner in Brussels

01-10-2020: Mr. Van Vooren has a broad EU regulatory practice supporting innovative pharmaceutical, food, and biotech companies on regulatory, commercial, and strategic policy assignments

Leading International Trade Team Joins Crowell & Moring in Brussels

23-09-2020: Vassilis Akritidis joins as a partner from DWF, where he led the International Trade and WTO practice and served as managing partner of that firm’s Brussels office

Covington Names New Co-Chair of Data Privacy Practice Based in Brussels

02-09-2020: Covington has named Dan Cooper to lead its European data protection practice as co-chair of the firm’s global Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice, and he has relocated to Brussels to be closer to the institutions and courts that govern the European data privacy landscape

Strelia Welcomes 3 New Partners in its Brussels and Luxembourg Offices

02-09-2020: Strelia is pleased to announce the appointment of new partners in its offices in Brussels and Luxembourg.

Steptoe Adds Privacy & Cybersecurity Lawyer Charles Helleputte in Brussels

01-09-2020: Helleputte advises clients on compliance with existing EU and national cybersecurity, data and privacy laws, such as the directive on security of network and information systems (the NIS Directive), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Cybersecurity Act, along with upcoming developments such as the ePrivacy Regulation and the Digital Services Act

Venturis Consulting Group New Team Member: Rik Servais

01-09-2020: At Venturis, Rik will assist law firms and other legal service providers in achieving their strategic objectives, particularly through in-depth market analysis, strategic reviews (including strategic business planning), and the development and execution of growth strategies (including the onboarding of teams and mergers & acquisitions).

Cooley Hires Cyber/Data/Privacy Leader and Team in Europe

01-09-2020: Prominent cyber/data/privacy lawyer Patrick Van Eecke has joined Cooley as a partner in its Brussels office. Van Eecke arrives from DLA Piper, where he was co-chair of the firm’s global data privacy and cybersecurity practice. Joining him is a multinational team of data protection professionals from France, Spain and Latvia.

Simont Braun Strengthens Financial Services and Fintech Capabilities with Top Hires

06-07-2020: Simont Braun boosts the capabilities of its Fintech and Financial Services practices by welcoming Partner Joan Carette and Senior Associate Jean-Christophe Vercauteren. These strong additions to the firm enhance our Digital Finance Team’s position on top of the Belgian market

DLA Piper promotes Orestis Omran to Partner in Latest Promotions Round

30-04-2020: His practice focuses on EU regulatory matters in the energy, banking and
infrastructure sectors

EY Law Belgium Attracts Antoine Druetz and his Non-profit & Trade Associations Team

10-03-2020: Expanding and boosting its non-profit practice, EY Law is proud to announce that Antoine Druetz joins the firm as Associate Partner.

Freshfields Hires Top Brussels Litigation Team Strengthening its Global Disputes Practice

17-02-2020: The team will be based in the firm’s Brussels office, providing advice to clients globally, and will work particularly closely with Freshfields’ leading disputes practices across continental Europe.

EU Antitrust Lawyer Jens Peter Schmidt Joins Noerr in Brussels

20-01-2020: Noerr strengthens its Brussels office by adding a renowned antitrust specialist to its ranks: Jens Peter Schmidt will be joining the partnership on 15 February 2020. The hire reflects the strategic development of Noerr’s Brussels office.

Reed Smith Expands in Europe with Brussels Office Launch

16-01-2020: Global law firm Reed Smith today announces the opening of an office in Brussels with the arrival of five partners, one counsel and two associates from five international law firms. All five partners are joining the firm’s Global Corporate Group.

ALTIUS Appoints a New Counsel!

10-01-2020: ALTIUS is proud to announce that Sophie Lens has been appointed as Counsel from January 2020.

Former Senior EU Official, Ambassador to the US David O'Sullivan Joins Steptoe in Brussels

26-11-2019: Ambassador O'Sullivan has acquired knowledge of the substantive issues that are at the core of EU relations with the United States, as well as a number of the other major trade and diplomatic relationships of the European Union and its member countries