BELGIUM Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Stéphanie De Smedt Loyens & Loeff
Loyens & Loeff is a leading law and tax firm, and the trusted partner for businesses in the Netherlands, Bel - gium, Luxembourg and Switzerland. With more than 1,000 advisers across Benelux and Swiss offices and key financial centres worldwide, it delivers integrat - ed legal and tax solutions tailored to clients’ needs. The firm’s multidisciplinary approach combines deep sector knowledge with pragmatic, business-oriented advice. It is recognised for excellence in corporate,
M&A, tax, dispute resolution and regulatory matters, and for its niche expertise in privacy, cybersecurity and technology law. Clients value the firm’s respon - siveness, technical strength and ability to handle complex cross-border issues efficiently. Loyens & Loeff invests in innovation and client-focused solu - tions, ensuring compliance and risk management in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.
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Stéphanie De Smedt is a partner in Loyens & Loeff’s Brussels office and
and negotiating commercial and technology agreements. She also advises on pre-litigious matters and represents clients in regulatory audits and enforcement proceedings. With a broad background in commercial contracts and IP/ICT law (including technology transfers, e-commerce and software/IT contracting), Stéphanie is the go-to person for clients active in the technology industry.
leads the firm’s privacy and cybersecurity team. She has extensive experience in guiding clients through complex regulatory landscapes (GDPR, NIS2, AI Act, etc) and assists clients in setting up compliance frameworks, performing regulatory risk assessments, and drafting
Loyens & Loeff Avenue de Tervueren 2 1440 Etterbeek Belgium Tel: +32 773 2377 Email: Stephanie.de.smedt@loyensloeff.com Web: www.loyensloeff.com
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