In April 2022, The Legal 500 published its Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) guide, which ranks leading lawyers and law firms in countries across the region. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is recognized as a top law firm in Belgium for both privacy and data protection.

Specifically, Wilson Sonsini is honored as a top-tier firm in Belgium for EU Regulatory: Privacy and Data Protection, with Cédric Burton and Jan Dhont ranked as leading individuals in the space. The firm’s expertise in pan-European GDPR compliance, DPA investigations, data breach prevention and response, and international data transfers are cited as cornerstones of the practice, in addition to innovative areas including blockchain, Internet of Things, and AI. Firm attorneys Laura De Boel and Laura Brodahl are also recommended as key members of the team for pan-European compliance and cybersecurity issues.

Additionally, Wilson Sonsini is recognized among the top firms in Belgium for Competition: EU and Global. The guide notes the firm’s role as a major player in large-scale global mergers, alongside its role as antitrust counsel to international tech and biotech clients. 

The Legal 500’s EMEA guide provides researched coverage of more than 80 countries and over 2,700 ranked law firms. Research for the guide is conducted annually, and rankings are based on a qualitative assessment of various factors, including work conducted by law firms over the past 12 months and historically, as well as opinions of law firms’ clients, among other aspects.

Please visit The Legal 500 EMEA 2022 guide for more information.