LAWBE · BRUSSELS BAR
Your legal gateway
to Europe.
Companies come to us when they want to sell, operate or raise capital in European and American markets. We handle the legal infrastructure — so they can focus on growth.
Confidential · No charge · 30 minutes
HOW WE HELP
You have the product.
We open the market.
Selling physical products in Europe
Regulatory compliance, CE marking, labelling requirements, distribution agreements, and import documentation for consumer goods entering the EU market.
Collecting data from European users
GDPR compliance frameworks, privacy policies, data processing agreements, external DPO services, and responses to supervisory authorities for companies processing EU personal data.
Protecting a brand across borders
Trademark strategy, EU and Benelux registrations, international filings, opposition proceedings, licensing agreements, and portfolio management for companies expanding into new territories.
Setting up or structuring operations in Belgium
Corporate structuring, commercial agreements, governance frameworks, and ongoing legal counsel for foreign companies establishing a presence in Belgium or the European Union.
PRACTICES
Areas of practice
General Counsel Advisory & Governance Support
Ongoing legal support for commercial, contractual and regulatory matters. Risk assessments, negotiation support, board-level advisory, and structuring of internal legal operations. Combines private practice and in-house experience.
Intellectual Property & Trademark Portfolio Management
Trademark strategy, clearance, filing, oppositions, licensing and enforcement across multiple jurisdictions. Portfolio coordination with foreign counsel. Integration of IP considerations into commercial and transactional processes.
Data Protection & Certified DPO Services
GDPR compliance, privacy governance and certified DPO mandates. DPIAs, vendor assessments, data governance, and support for commercial teams responding to customer compliance enquiries during the sales cycle.
Technology, SaaS & Commercial Agreements
Drafting, review and negotiation of software licences, SaaS contracts, NDAs, DPAs, terms of service and partnership frameworks. Contracts built for commercial execution with managed legal risk.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Client spotlight
Since 2017, the firm has been closely involved with AfterShip — first as external General Counsel, then in-house — building and structuring the legal function as the company grew from an early-stage startup to a global, unicorn-scale SaaS organisation with more than 600 employees and offices across 4 continents.
Current mandates include acting as certified Data Protection Officer and Trademark Portfolio Manager, overseeing global compliance and IP strategy while continuing to provide GC advisory support.
ENGAGEMENTS
How we work
Retainer — Ongoing advisory, fixed monthly scope, predictable cost.
Project — Defined scope and timeline. Registrations, audits, contract reviews, due diligence.
Interim — Temporary general counsel capacity during transitions, fundraising or market entry.
A written engagement letter is provided before any work commences.
JURISDICTIONS
Brussels-based. Internationally connected.
The firm is registered at the Brussels Bar and practises European Union law directly — trademarks, data protection, commercial regulations.
For matters outside the EU, the firm coordinates with established local counsel and remains the client's single point of contact. One relationship. One invoice. Full coverage.
Working languages
French · English · Dutch · Arabic
Admitted
Brussels Bar (Barreau de Bruxelles)
THE FIRM
About LAWBE
LAWBE is a Brussels-based commercial law practice established by Marouane Bezdi, member of the Brussels Bar.
The firm's practice is built around a specific model: acting as the legal bridge between international businesses and the European regulatory environment. Whether a company needs to register a trademark, comply with data protection rules, or structure a distribution agreement, LAWBE provides a single point of entry into the European legal landscape.
The firm advises international businesses on commercial contracts, intellectual property, data protection and regulatory matters arising from cross-border operations. Clients include technology companies, SaaS platforms, professional services firms, and businesses operating between Europe, North America, the MENA region and Africa.
Mandates are handled directly by the founding lawyer. Where a matter requires specialist input — including tax, employment, corporate structuring, or foreign law — the firm coordinates with external counsel and remains responsible for the overall engagement.
The firm operates a secure client portal for document exchange, case tracking and communications.
Contact
Avenue Charles-Quint 584
1082 Brussels, Belgium
Initial consultations are without charge.
Attorney-client privilege applies to all communications.