26/04/19

New partner at DLA Piper in Belgium

DLA Piper is pleased to announce the promotion of Brussels-based IPT lawyer, Alexis Fierens, to the partnership effective 1 May 2019.

Alexis joined DLA Piper as an associate in 2010 and practices in all main fields of IP law (with a special focus on trademarks, copyright, knowhow, designs and patents) as well as IT law, advertising, unfair commercial practices and distribution, covering both advisory, contracting and litigation work. Alexis focuses mainly on the sectors of retail & consumer goods and technology, media, sport & entertainment and his clients include Belgian SMEs and multinational companies.

Alexis is among 77 lawyers to be promoted by the firm across the globe. His appointment takes the total number of partners in Belgium to 22, demonstrating DLA Piper's organic growth and commitment to career development and promoting from within its own ranks.

Co-Country Managing Partners, Annelies Verlinden and Kristof De Vulder, have commented: "Alexis is a talented and driven lawyer with ambitious plans for his IP practice. He consistently delivers high quality, commercially astute legal advice and excellent service to our clients and we are very happy to welcome him to our partnership."
 

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