Biography
Laurence Vanhyfte is counsel at contrast. She has extensive experience in a broad range of commercial law matters, including in relation to distribution, market practices and consumer protection, and privacy and data protection. Her experience includes several in-house assignments at clients of contrast.
Laurence frequently speaks on commercial law topics at seminars and trainings.
Laurence contributed as a co-author to the book ‘Gegevensbescherming in de praktijk’ (‘Data protection in practice’), published by Intersentia in 2019.
Experience
contrast (2015 - present)
Education
LL.M. in International Competition Law & Policy at University of Glasgow (2015)
Master in Law at University of Ghent (2014)
Memberships
Brussels Bar
Languages
Dutch
English
French
Expertise
Our expertise at a glance
At the heart of our practice lies a commitment to quality of work, integrity, team spirit, ambition and personal commitment. With experience across five domains of law, we are ready to offer you tailored advice.
Competition & EU
EU and competition law may turn into a labyrinth, so it is best to fall back on broad expertise. Our team advises and supports you before national and EU authorities and courts, combining strategy with a pragmatic focus on your business.
Corporate & M&A
In the face of intricate M&A transactions, you need 360° legal advice. From acquisitions and joint ventures to restructurings and shareholder agreements, we ensure that whatever you build stands on solid ground.
Commercial
Day-to-day advice or full support, domestic or international, B2B or B2C: our experienced commercial team has represented both private companies and public bodies in a wide range of industries.
Dispute resolution
You never aim for things to escalate, but sometimes they do just that. Count on us to take your side in settlement negotiations, mediation, litigation and arbitration. Your commercial objectives and your reputation will stand firmly protected.
Compliance
Compliance is not a standalone discipline - it runs through every legal domain. From drafting codes of conduct to full-scale implementation and training, we guide companies and trade associations along the way.
