20 leading lawyers in Data Protection and Digital Law in Belgium in 2026
Impact Lawyers’ editorial selection brings together twenty professionals with particularly significant experience in this field. Lawyers are listed alphabetically by first name; the order of the table does not establish internal positions or imply that one professional is superior to another.
| Lawyer | Firm | Main profile |
|---|---|---|
| Alain François | Eubelius | Privacy, AI, technology and cybersecurity |
| Anneleen Quirynen | Stibbe | Privacy, AI, technology and cybersecurity |
| Bart Martel | Eubelius | Privacy, AI, technology and cybersecurity |
| Barteld Schutyser | Eubelius | Privacy, AI, technology and cybersecurity |
| Bruno Lombaert | Stibbe | Privacy, AI, technology and cybersecurity |
| Erik Valgaeren | Stibbe | Privacy, AI, technology and cybersecurity |
| Frederik Vandendriessche | Stibbe | Privacy, AI, technology and cybersecurity |
| Hans Plancke | Eubelius | Privacy, AI, technology and cybersecurity |
| Jan Bouckaert | Stibbe | Privacy, AI, technology and cybersecurity |
| Kristof Caluwaert | Eubelius | Privacy, AI, technology and cybersecurity |
| Lothar Van Driessche | Stibbe | Privacy, AI, technology and cybersecurity |
| Marc Fyon | Stibbe | Privacy, AI, technology and cybersecurity |
| Nicolas Résimont | Stibbe | Privacy, AI, technology and cybersecurity |
| Oliver Stevens | Stibbe | Privacy, AI, technology and cybersecurity |
| Patrick Hofströssler | Eubelius | Privacy, AI, technology and cybersecurity |
| Pieter Nobels | Stibbe | Privacy, AI, technology and cybersecurity |
| Rony Vermeersch | Stibbe | Privacy, AI, technology and cybersecurity |
| Sophie Van Besien | Stibbe | Privacy, AI, technology and cybersecurity |
| Stefanie François | Stibbe | Privacy, AI, technology and cybersecurity |
| Wim Panis | Stibbe | Privacy, AI, technology and cybersecurity |
How the ranking was prepared
The selection has been prepared through an independent editorial analysis and an overall assessment of the career, specialisation, experience and professional recognition of the lawyers included. Multiple sources of information have been taken into account, including the websites of the professionals themselves and their firms, news and publications appearing in the media, matters and transactions in which they have been involved, their academic and institutional activity, their national and international profile, and references within the legal and business community.
Particular attention has also been paid to the perception of clients and professionals familiar with their work, assessing factors such as the trust they inspire, responsiveness, legal judgement, effectiveness in resolving matters and the recognition achieved within their respective areas of specialisation. The result reflects a combined editorial assessment of objective and qualitative factors, designed to capture not only career track record and technical knowledge, but also the prestige and professional standing each lawyer has consolidated through legal practice.
How to interpret the selection
The ranking is an editorial snapshot of the legal market in Belgium based on information available in 2026. It does not measure fees, guarantee outcomes or claim that any included professional is the right choice for every matter.