International law firm Van Bael & Bellis (VBB) announced today that Tanguy Van Overstraeten has joined the firm as a partner in Brussels to head the digital, data and cyber law practice.

A highly experienced practitioner, Tanguy has a successful track record of acting for international clients on a wide range of advisory, transactional and contentious matters. He advises on data, tech, AI and cybersecurity regulation and risk management, and on large-scale IT and business process outsourcing, procurement and digital transformation projects across multiple sectors. He has longstanding experience of the telecoms sector, including digital infrastructure transactions.

Tanguy is recognised as a leading lawyer by Chambers and Legal 500. He was previously global head of data protection and head of TMT in Brussels in a global law firm.

Managing Partner Andreas Reindl commented “We are delighted to welcome Tanguy to our firm. Tanguy’s longstanding, extensive expertise and solutions-focussed approach will be of immense help to our clients from day one, and will drive the continued growth of our digital, data and cyber practice – a strategic priority for the firm.”

Tanguy said “I am very glad VBB reached out to me to lead and further strengthen the digital, data and cyber law practice. I have long admired the firm’s entrepreneurial approach and outstanding client service and am hugely looking forward to working with the team and further expanding the practice. The firm’s international perspective and client base particularly resonate with me and, together, I know that we will make the most of the considerable opportunities ahead. This new challenge is both exciting and inspiring.”