About us
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Belgium
At Allegiance Law, we provide clear, innovative legal solutions tailored to your business needs and sector. Our expert team helps you navigate complex challenges so you can focus on what truly matters – your success.
Who We Are
We are Allegiance Law: a dynamic and innovative boutique law firm based in Belgium. We specialize in corporate, technology, regulatory and commercial law with a strong focus on the TMT and life sciences sectors.
We are committed to providing practical, results-driven legal solutions tailored to your needs. Our values – integrity, innovation and dedication – define everything we do, making us a trusted partner for business navigating complex legal landscapes.
Our team combines in-depth expertise in Belgian and sector-specific EU law with a practical, forward-looking approach. With dedication and responsiveness at the core of our service, we deliver results-oriented legal solutions tailored to the needs of businesses operating in an increasingly complex legal environment. As trusted advisors, we stand by our clients every step of the way (allegiance) – whether in transactions, commercial strategy, regulatory compliance, or commercial disputes.
Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To empower businesses and individuals with outstanding legal support that enables them to thrive in an ever-changing environment.
We aim to be trusted advisors, known for our exceptional expertise, personalized service, and results-driven approach.
At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to client-centric excellence – delivering legal solutions that are not only effective, but tailored to each client’s unique goals and challenges.
Our Vision
To be a leading boutique law firm that sets the standard for excellence in corporate, technology, regulatory and commercial law with a strong focus on the TMT and life sciences sectors.
We combine in-depth knowledge of Belgian and EU law with innovative, forward-thinking strategies.
By staying ahead of legal and market developments – and staying close to our clients with a profound knowledge of their business we help them achieve their objectives with clarity, confidence, and enduring value.
Steven De Schrijver
Expert in M&A, Technology, and Life SciencesSteven is a partner at Allegiance Law and specializes in M&A, corporate law, IT and media, data protection and privacy and outsourcing. Steven has more than 30 years of experience in advising Belgian and foreign companies on corporate transactions and has been involved in numerous national and cross-border transactions in the IT, media, telecoms and life sciences sectors.
Steven also advises some of the largest Belgian and foreign technology companies, as well as innovative entrepreneurs on complex commercial agreements and projects dealing with new technologies, most of the time with a cross-border element.
Steven has been involved in many IT, outsourcing, software and cloud application development, digital transformation, telecom/media projects (establishment of first mobile telephone operator in Belgium, acquisition of Flemish broadband cable operator, joint venture to launch video-on-demand services) and data protection (GDPR) compliance projects. He has a passion for artificial intelligence, robotics and drones.
He is also active in the IBA Corporate and M&A Law Committee and the IBA Technology Law Committee, as well as in ITechLaw. He is past-President of IFCLA and a member of the Tech M&A Committee of ITechLaw. He is Honorary member of AIJA and the Belgian member of EuroITCounsel.
Steven De Schrijver received in 2023 (for the eight time) the Who’s Who Legal award as Global Data Protection Lawyer of the Year and is considered a “Global Elite Thought Leader” in Data by Who’s Who Legal. Steven received in 2023 and 2024 the Lexology Client Choice award for data protection and in 2012 the Lexology Client Choice Award for Corporate Law. Steven is recommended for corporate & M&A in Chambers, Legal 500 and IFLR and for IT law in Chambers, Legal 500 and Who’s Who Legal.
Steven is known by his clients to go all the way to get the job done. He is pro-active, responsive, extremely available and pragmatic. Steven has an extensive international network of foreign lawyers with whom he closely cooperates on inbound and outbound cross-border transactions.
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Jan van Loon
Corporate Law and M&A SpecialistJan van Loon is a versatile corporate lawyer with deep expertise in mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, financial services, privacy law, and technology law. Jan has a particular interest in resolving complex disputes, whether through negotiation, mediation or litigation.
Jan provides strategic guidance to businesses, ensuring regulatory compliance and structuring frameworks that foster trust and stability with a focus on achieving long-term value for clients.
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Maxim Vlerick
M&A, Technology Law, and Gaming & Esports InnovatorMaxim Vlerick specializes in mergers and acquisitions, technology law, intellectual property, privacy law and interactive entertainment. Maxim combines a deep understanding of legal frameworks with a forward-thinking approach, helping clients navigate the complexities of fast-evolving markets.
Maxim’s work spans from advising on complex M&A transactions to protecting IP rights and ensuring compliance with new technology regulations. His specific expertise in the interactive entertainment industry positions him as a go-to advisor for companies operating in this dynamic space.
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Values
More than words – our values define us.
At Allegiance Law, our work is shaped by principles that are more than just ideals – they are the foundation of how we think, act, and deliver for our clients. These values are what set us apart in a crowded legal market:
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Integrity
We lead with integrity in every interaction.
Clients count on us for honest, transparent, and ethical counsel – because trust is not given, it is earned. We take that responsibility to heart, holding ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism.
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Innovation
The legal landscape is evolving, and so are we.
We embrace innovation to deliver legal strategies that are as forward-thinking as the businesses we support. From cutting-edge technologies to novel legal frameworks, we stay ahead so our clients can too.
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Dedication
We do not just work on cases – we invest in outcomes.
Every challenge is met with tireless commitment and attention to detail. Our passion for the law fuels our drive to achieve results that matter. For us, excellence is not an aspiration – it is our baseline.
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Client-Centric Excellence
Legal solutions designed for business. Built around you.
At Allegiance Law, your success is our top priority. We take the time to truly understand your needs, industry, and challenges because one-size-fits-all solutions do not work in the real world. Our advice is always practical, effective, and business-oriented.
Our Commitment to Excellence
Excellence is the cornerstone of everything we do. We are committed to:
- Delivering top-tier legal advice that reflects a deep understanding of our clients’ industries and challenges.
- Building long-term relationships based on trust, integrity, and measurable success.
- Constantly evolving and improving to meet the demands of an increasingly complex legal landscape.
Through our client-first philosophy, innovative thinking, and dedication to integrity, we ensure that every client receives the highest level of service and expertise.
