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Charly provides strategic counsel to organizations facing heightened accountability requirements, including in the AI space, and helps them explore innovative compliance approaches, such as leveraging standards and certification mechanisms across the data lifecycle in both regulated and unregulated industries.\nCharly also represents clients before national and EU supervisory authorities and courts, including the European Data Protection Board (EDPB). He holds a Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) certification and has served as an appointed legal expert at the EU Cybersecurity Agency (ENISA). He is a former co-chair of the Brussels KnowledgeNet Chapter of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and served on the IAPP EU Advisory Board. He is also designated on the expert list for the EDPB.\nBeyond his advisory and litigation work, Charly is actively engaged in shaping digital policy. He is a founding member of the research group Data, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Law and Society (DRAILS). He plays a key role in the Digital Economy Committee at AmCham EU, representing the interests of U.S. businesses in Europe. A frequent speaker and author on AI, cybersecurity and privacy law, he lectures at UCLouvain and at the Catholic University of Lille (Paris campus). Partner Client Choice Award, IP \u0026amp; IT, Belgium 2019 Facultés Universitaires Saint-Louis, Candidat en Droit  Université Catholique de Louvain, Licencie en Droit  Solvay Business School  Paris Brussels European Advisory Board Member, International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) ENISA, the European Union Cybersecurity Agency American Chamber in Europe (AmCham), EU chapter W@Privacy Assisted a multinational organization primarily active in B2B to develop its AI governance framework and come up with an AI roadmap to foster the deployment of Responsible AI. * Assisted a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment in assessing the exposure of the EU AI Act on its AI uses across a range of Products. * Developed AI clauses in the context of the procurement of AI systems and the compliance with ethical AI principles and the EU AI Act. * Participated in the First AI Grand Challenge organized by the University of St. Gallen (Switzerland) on the EU AI Act in 2023. * Assisted a cryptocurrency player in the cybersecurity and privacy compliance aspects of its global operations and online platforms taking EU GDPR as a benchmark. * Assisted a podcast platform in dealing with information requirements under the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, including drafting the website’s privacy notice and cookies notice. * Worked on the development and setup of an API used to facilitate acceptance by merchants of cryptocurrency as means of payment on their platforms. * From a privacy compliance point of view, the indirect collection of data and complexity of the supply chain made the representation particularly innovative. * Participated in the deployment of a cryptocurrency designed as digital cash on phones by reviewing privacy settings and disclosure language. * Counselled various clients with global operations in assessing the impact of the EU developments around personal data transfers post-Schrems II decision and in implementing supplementary measures for data transfers. A data transfer tool we developed was used for assessing and documenting the steps undertaken to authorize the data transfers to take place on the basis of standard contractual clauses. * Contributed (in a personal capacity) to the INTERLINK consortium, a Horizon 2020 project, aiming at developing a new collaborative governance model between administrations and private partners, including citizens. 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The representation included a determination of the likely GDPR nexus arising from the specifics of the EMV SRC “Click to Pay” standards. * Represented ILGA Europe on a pro bono basis in the privacy and cybersecurity aspects of the Hub, a resource-sharing tool for LGBTI activists in Europe and Central Asia. * Represented a major insurance group in its integration of EU operations from a cybersecurity and data privacy point of view. * Assisted a regulated institution in the management, follow-up and remediation of a data breach. 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She also advises life sciences clients on significant policy developments in the EU and assists with broader European and global projects.\nGeneviève’s work spans matters ranging from regulatory status of borderline products, authorization procedures, life cycle management, clinical trials and investigations, labeling, advertising and promotions for all categories of products, and issues raised by specific categories of medicinal products, such as pediatric, orphan or advance therapy medicinal products. She has advised on various issues arising out of the EU Pediatric Regulation, EU Orphan Regulation, SPC and SPC extension, and ATMPs at the European and national level. She also counsels startups on establishing themselves in the EU as well as complying with advertising and scientific information rules, regulatory and legal guidance.\nShe assists life sciences companies in forming patient/compassionate use programs in Europe, negotiating and drafting consortia related agreements, reviewing clinical trial and clinical investigation agreements, interacting with healthcare professionals in connection with advertising and promotion efforts, and product classification matters such as borderlines between drug, medical device, cosmetic and food supplement, and assistance with local authorities.\nGeneviève has extensive litigation experience in life science matters, including product liability and advertising and promotional activities.\nGeneviève is recognized as one of the \"Most Highly Regarded Individuals\" in the regulatory field (Who's Who Legal, Life Sciences 2016). In the same publication, her clients reported that she has an \"unsurpassed knowledge of legal areas,\" as well as being \"extremely dedicated to the case and the client.\" She has published numerous articles on food and drug law and speaks at legal and regulatory conferences on pharmaceuticals and medical devices.\nPublications\n\nOctober 2019, “Are the paediatric rewards adapted? “, Clinical Research in Paediatric Psychopharmacology, P. 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Arnoud's successes include the following ground-breaking cases:\n\nCase C-365/15 (interest in customs cases)\nCase T-460/14 (sweetcorn)\nCases C-659/13 (footwear Clarks)\nCases T-401/06 and C-249/10P (footwear Brosmann)\nCase T-107/08 (silico-manganese)\nCase T-314/06 (refrigerators)\nCase T-107/04 and T-151/06 (silicon)\nCase T-199/04 (bed linen)\nCase C256/16 (footwear)\nCase T-479/20 and C-517/22P (fasteners)\n{{ FIELD }}Arnoud Willems is a Partner in the International Trade Team of King \u0026amp; Spalding. Arnoud advises clients on all aspects of trade law, including trade remedies, customs, trade compliance, and trade agreements. With over 30 years of experience, he is a trusted adviser to entrepreneurs, executives, and diplomats with an unparalleled network. Arnoud deeply understands how trade rules shape global flows of capital, investment, goods, technology, and services, especially with respect to competitiveness, and the application of trade rules to various sectors. He helps clients navigate complex rules, manage their risks, and become more successful in their long-term strategy. \nArnoud has assisted complainants, respondents, associations, governments, importers, and users in more than 200 high-profile anti-dumping, anti-subsidy, safeguard, and anti-circumvention investigations. Along with representing clients in such cases before the European Commission, national and EU courts, he has worked on several third-country cases (Russia, China, Türkiye, Philippines, Indonesia, Brazil). Arnoud’s cases often involve pan-European strategies with simultaneous litigation in several countries.\nRegarding customs matters, Arnoud has broad experience in advising clients on EU customs issues, including entry, classification, valuation, origin, tariff suspensions, authorizations, audits, refunds/remissions and fraud allegations, notably OLAF and EPPO. A key aspect of his practice concerns working with EU and national authorities to help clients unlock customs issues or assist with resolving differences in approach between various EU member states.\nRegarding trade agreements, Arnoud advises clients on leveraging market access and enforcement tools provided by trade rules in the WTO, free trade, investment, and other agreements. With these tools, Arnoud has helped companies address key trade and regulatory barriers affecting their ability to move, sell and protect goods, services, and intellectual property across borders. To conclude, Arnoud has assisted governments and companies in negotiating trade agreements, especially in making them concrete, and by creating so-called gold standards by leveraging best practices.\nRecognized Band 1 International Trade/WTO — Chambers Global, 2006–2026\nRecognized as Global Elite Thought Leader in Trade \u0026amp; Customs Europe, Recommended in International Sanctions - Lexology Index, 2025-2026 Partner Recognized as Global Elite Thought Leader in Trade \u0026amp; Customs Europe, Recommended in International Sanctions Lexology I - 2025-2026 Recognized Band 1 International Trade/WTO Chambers Global - 2006-2026 Recognized Band 1 International Trade/WTO Europe-Wide Chambers Europe, 2008-2024 Clients praise Arnoud as \"a born strategist\", \"tenacious and strategic, well informed and respected, and pleasant to work with\", and that \"he masterminds all details and makes cases look simple and presents them convincingly. Perhaps most importantly, he delivers results\" Chambers Europe Recognized as Global Elite Thought Leader Trade \u0026amp; Customs Europe Lexology Index, 2025-2026 Clients praise Arnoud as “a top customs and trade attorney!\", \"one of the best in Brussels\", and \"is definitely a star\". Lexology, 2025 Awarded \"Client Choice Award\" for Trade and Customs Lexology, 2020 and 2021 Recognized for trade and customs, and for economic sanctions, with market sources praising him a \"rock when it comes to trade and customs work\", and a \"leading practitioner who is well respected for his deep customs experience\" Who's Who Legal, 2020   Admitted to Legal Hall of Fame for being among the top 10 best EU Trade lawyers Legal 500 Europe, 2007-2018 Recognized in Belgium since 2013 Best Lawyers Mentioned in list for EU court litigation work Financial Times Innovative Lawyers, 2017   Recognized as one of the top EU lawyers for economic sanctions and export controls, especially for the technology and finance sectors since 2014 WorldECR Leiden University  Brussels Rotary Club Tervuren (Brussels) – Former president The University of Maastricht; The Higher School of Economics in Moscow; Hong Kong University Law School – Guest Lecturer Commission on Customs and Trade Facilitation of the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris – Member Commission on Trade and Investment Policy of the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris – Member International Law Association – Member International Bar Association (Trade Committee) – Member Advised a global nuclear energy company on the development of an anti-subsidy risk assessment, including a compliance manual. Obtained positive results like the imposition of trade defense measures for clients, a suspension of duties for a mining client, avoidance of duties for a chemical client, price undertakings for solar panel clients, product exclusions for several clients, duty reimbursement for a silicon client, exemption certificates for anti-circumvention duties for electronics and bike clients, and duty refunds for shoe clients. Developed an anti-dumping compliance program for several raw materials clients. Advised a metal company on avoiding electricity cost adjustments in the dumping calculation, significantly lowering its duty. Advised several multinationals on customs matters in different EU Member States on processing authorizations for goods subject to trade policy measures. Assisted several companies with the classification and origin of their products, including through Binding Tariff Information and Binding Origin Information (rulings). 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