Market Recognition

  • Catherine Erkelens has ‘in-depth knowledge’ of the sector. Regulatory and litigation matters are key strengths.services.

    Legal 500 EMEA (Aviation), 2014, rank 1

  • ‘calm and assured’ Catherine Erkelens, who has ‘in-depth knowledge’ of the sector.

    Legal 500 EMEA (Aviation), 2014, Leading individual

  • Catherine Erkelens, who has ‘an excellent, tailor-made approach’, is experienced in both regulatory and litigious matters, and has additional expertise in technology law.

    Legal 500 EMEA (EU regulatory – Transport), 2014, rank 1

  • Catherine Erkelens high-profile instructions included litigation on behalf of several airline associations and 52 airlines in a challenge to Brussels Airport’s low-cost model, and on behalf of all Belgian airline associations in a test case on the recovery of airline security charges. New clients include the European Space Agency.

    Legal 500 EMEA (Aviation), 2011, rank 1

  • Praised for being ‘motivated, available and a real fighter’, Catherine Erkelens heads the practice.

    Legal 500 EMEA (Aviation), 2010, rank 1

  • Awarded “Best in Aviation” by European Women in Business Law, 2014 and 2015

  • Catherine Erkelens provides ‘the perfect mix between a good level of service and strategic support’

    Legal 500, EMEA (EU regulatory – Privacy & DP), 2014, rank 1

  • Sources describe Catherine Erkelens as “a pragmatic adviser and very experienced litigator.” She handles IT, data protection and e-commerce, with a particular specialisation in space and satellite matters.

    Chambers Europe(TMT), 2014, rank 4

  • Clients admire Catherine Erkelens’s broad TMT expertise and personable approach: “She is very experienced and has great expertise in the areas we need to cover. She’s also a pleasure to work with and easy to reach.”

    Chambers Europe (TMT), 2012, rank 4

  • The team can cover drafting numerous IT contracts, e-commerce matters, and has a dedicated privacy and data protection practice.

    Legal 500 (IT), 2011

  • The team has particular expertise in data protection and IT security issues.

    Legal 500 (IT), 2010