Brussels Practice

Speeches & Presentations

• "Competition Law Aspects of M&A Transactions: FAQs from In-House Counsel," Webinar in collaboration with IJE/IBJ, Brussels, Belgium (June 17, 2021). Presenters: Thomas De Meese, Peter Broadhurst, and Marieke Van Nieuwenborgh.
• "Liability of Directors and Management," Webinar in Collaboration with IJE/IBJ (April 27, 2021). Speakers: Emmanuel Plasschaert, Frederik Van Remoortel, Eric Montens, and Margaux van Steenbergh.
• “Trade Secrets,” 28th Annual Fordham Intellectual Property Law & Policy Conference, online (April 9, 2021). Moderator: Jan-Diederik Lindemans.
• "TDI Yearly 2020 – Key Developments in the EU’s Trade Defence Policy of the Past Year," Institute for European Studies Webinar (February 19, 2021). Speaker: Lorenzo Di Masi.
• "Collective Dismissal: A Practical Overview of the Current Situation and Upcoming Changes," Webinar AmCham Belgium (Human Capital and Talent Committee), Brussels, Belgium (January 21, 2021). Speakers: Emmanuel Plasschaert, Evelien Jamaels, and Stefanie Tack.
• "Reasons for Termination of Employment: Questions and Answers," Webinar Flemish Bar (Vlaams Pleitgenootschap), Brussels, Belgium (January 19, 2021). Speakers: Emmanuel Plasschaert and Evelien Jamaels.
• "Legal Mechanisms Applying to Data," Webinar in collaboration with IBJ/IJE (IT/IP Practice Group), Brussels, Belgium (January 18, 2021). Speakers: Judith Bussé, Linh Truong, and Matteo Mariano.
• "Information Sharing: Legal, Privacy, Cybersecurity Considerations," Asia Pacific Financial Forum (APFF) – Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) Working Group (December 2, 2020). Speaker: Maarten Stassen.
• "Guidelines for Data Controllers and Processors," DPO-Pro Webinar (October 22, 2020). Speakers: Frederik Van Remoortel and Benjamin Docquir.
• "COVID-19 and its HR Impact: Social and fiscal support measures and/or restructuring?” Webinar in collaboration with IJE/IBJ, Mythra Advocaten and FINN, Brussels, Belgium (September 10, 2020). Speakers: Emmanuel Plasschaert, Evelien Jamaels and Stefanie Tack.
• "Continuing Education for Lawyers: Teaching Video in Dutch for Belgian IP Lawyers on Trade Secrets," Portalus Video (July 2020). Instructor: Jan-Diederik Lindemans.
• "GDPR & Biometrics," European Corporate Security Association – ECSA Round Table (February 18, 2020). Speaker: Maarten Stassen.
• "Blockchain: Data Law Aspects," Blockchain in Government, HOWEST (January 29, 2020). Speaker: Maarten Stassen.
• "Le Gun-Jumping à la lumière des pratiques internationale," TM Law/Smith & Williamson, Paris, France (December 12, 2019). Moderator: Sean-Paul Brankin.
• "Trade Secrets and Whistle Blowers," IJE/IBJ Deep Dive, Brussels, Belgium (December 5, 2019). Speakers: Jan-Diederik Lindemans, Emmanuel Plasschaert, Gunther Meyer, Judith Bussé, and Evelien Jamaels.
• "Compliance and Ethics in the European Commission," ABA Antitrust Section Teleconference (December 3, 2019). Speaker: Sean-Paul Brankin.
• "Selected Topics for Non-profit Associations," Crowell & Moring Open Table, Brussels, Belgium (November 26, 2019). Speakers: Emmanuel Plasschaert, Frederik Van Remoortel, and Eric Montens.
• "Data Protection Impact Assessments, The Full Picture," IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress 2019, Brussels, Belgium (November 19, 2019). Chair and Speaker: Maarten Stassen.
• "Discover the Strategic Opportunities Offered by Intellectual Property Rights," WTCB, Centexbel, Sirris and Essencia in Limelette, Belgium (November 7, 2019). Expert Panel Member: Jan-Diederik Lindemans.
• "Comment lutter contre les pratiques commerciales déloyales entre entreprises?" LIDC 2019 International Congress on Innovation and Modernization of Competition and IP Law, Paris, France (November 7-10, 2019). Panel Member: Jules Stuyck.