Belgium

Olivier has been practising in the areas of Intellectual property law, information technology and media & entertainment law since 2001, both advising and representing clients before the courts. Among others, he regularly assists clients in the fields of the music industry, motion pictures and advertising, as well as the IT sector and has extensive experience in litigating copyrights, trademarks, patent law and unfair competition. He recently represented a major collecting society in court proceedings involving competition law issues, and a major company in the field of medical appliances regarding unfair competition claims. He has also recently assisted online travel agencies…

Seppe Laenen

The close connection to the business world is what makes corporate law so interesting to me. I am fascinated by the interaction between business life and the legal profession. Driven by this enthusiasm, I strive to assist our clients as efficiently as possible in all their legal questions. Education Master Complémentaire (LL.M.) en Droit International Public, 2015, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels. Master of Laws, 2014, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, cum laude Bachelor of Laws, 2012, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, cum laude Previous Experience Lawyer, Astrea, 2015 – present Short-term internship, CMS De Backer, 2013

My practice focuses on: - M&A and corporate transactions with a strong focus on the technology sector; - IT contracts and IT outsourcing; - Legal aspects of disruptive technologies and digital transformation; - Privacy and cybersecurity (compliance and advisory) As Partner of Astrea I try to distinguish myself by: - being very responsive, flexible and available for my clients; - providing legible, to-the-point, practical, and business-oriented advice; - taking clear positions; - providing a personal, partner-led service; and - adding value to my clients' projects by my negotiating skills and sector experience.