Pauwels Law Group · Tech & AI

AI governance & liability

Navigating the EU AI Act, risk classification, and conformity assessments. We help developers and deployers align with regulatory requirements.

High‑risk AI systems
Transparency obligations
Fundamental rights impact

IP & software protection

Patent strategies for AI algorithms, trade secrets, open source licensing, and copyright in code. We secure your intangible assets.

Algorithm patents (EPO)
Software escrow & licensing
Trade secret misappropriation

Data & cybersecurity

GDPR compliance, cross‑border data flows, and incident response. We also advise on the NIS2 directive and cybersecurity certification.

Data processing agreements
Breach notification
EU data strategy

Tech transactions

Drafting and negotiating complex IT contracts: cloud services, SaaS, system integration, and technology partnerships.

Vendor agreements
Service level agreements
IT outsourcing

EU AI Act · what you need to know

The first comprehensive AI regulation is here. Our team helps classify your AI system, implement conformity procedures, and set up governance frameworks.

Prohibited AI social scoring, real‑time biometric identification in public spaces (with exceptions).

High‑risk obligations risk management, conformity assessment, registration in EU database.

General purpose AI transparency and copyright rules for foundation models.

AI & tech team

Dr. Sophie Dubois – Head of AI regulatory, former digital advisor at EU Commission.

Karim Alami – Data & IP litigation, certified CIPP/E.

Elena Ceulemans – Tech real estate (data centers, infrastructure).

12 lawyers focused on digital economy

“Pauwels Law Group guided us through the AI Act classification and helped adapt our SaaS contracts for the Belgian market. Their tech fluency is exceptional.”

— Legal counsel, euAI startup (Leuven)

Fintech & blockchain

MiCA, crypto licensing, and payment services. We assist Belgian and international fintechs with regulatory compliance.

Autonomous systems

Liability and insurance frameworks for autonomous vehicles, drones, and robotics in the EU single market.

Tech & AI practice · legal innovation for the digital age