On March 20, 2025, Chambers and Partners recognized Wilson Sonsini’s Brussels office and attorneys among the leading lawyers and law firms across Europe in its recently published Chambers Europe 2025 guide. Wilson Sonsini’s Brussels team has been ranked in the “TMT: Data Protection” category. Additionally, Wilson Sonsini partners Cédric Burton and Yann Padova have been individually ranked in the “TMT: Data Protection” category.

The profile notes that Wilson Sonsini’s Brussels team advises on GDPR and privacy compliance programmes, as well as due diligence in relation to transactional mandates. The team additionally acts for clients before domestic authorities on matters related to data privacy investigations and data breaches.

Wilson Sonsini’s Brussels office is noted for having “a strong international network.” A TMT respondent in Europe praised the Brussels team for providing “advice [that] is both strategic and tactical, taking into consideration our company's risk appetite, business model and culture, as well as the evolving regulatory and competitive landscape.” Another respondent wrote of Wilson Sonsini: “The team has a proven track record of navigating intricate privacy and cybersecurity challenges, providing nuanced, strategic solutions that address both legal requirements and business objectives.”

Cédric is noted for representing a range of multinational clients in GDPR compliance mandates, as well as data processing agreements and data transfers. He has further experience advising on investigations by data protection authorities. Cédric is praised for demonstrating “exceptional leadership, consistently staying on top of even the most complex matters.”

Yann is recognized for delivering longstanding experience in data protection law to his clients, advising on the full gamut of privacy issues. He notably assists with GDPR compliance, data transfers, AI regulations and access requests, as well as representation before data protection authorities. He boasts strong expertise in cross-border matters across the region, particularly in France. Chambers says of Yann: “He understands issues in a heartbeat and solves your problems. He very much enjoys meeting challenges and is one of the most reliable people….”

For more information, please see the Chambers Europe 2025 guide.