Crowell & Moring Expands Brussels Privacy Practice with Cybersecurity Partner Hire
Event summary
- Lauren Cuyvers joins Crowell & Moring as a partner in its Privacy and Cybersecurity Group in Brussels, effective April 21, 2026.
- She is the third addition to the Brussels office in six months and the fourth partner in the Privacy and Cybersecurity Group in the last year.
- Cuyvers specializes in EU data privacy, digital regulation, and cybersecurity laws, with expertise in GDPR, NIS2, DORA, and emerging legislation like the Cyber Resilience Act.
- She previously worked at Sidley Austin, focusing on high-profile incident response and regulatory compliance for technology clients.
The big picture
Crowell & Moring's strategic focus on expanding its Brussels privacy practice reflects the growing complexity of EU digital regulation, where firms must navigate overlapping frameworks like GDPR, NIS2, and emerging AI laws. The hire underscores the increasing convergence of cybersecurity and legal advisory services, as companies face heightened regulatory scrutiny and operational risks. With cybersecurity now a board-level priority, law firms are positioning themselves as critical partners in managing compliance and crisis response.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Evolution
- How the pace of EU digital regulation (e.g., AI Act, Data Act) will strain law firms' ability to keep clients compliant.
- Market Positioning
- Whether Crowell & Moring can differentiate itself in Brussels' competitive legal market by consolidating cybersecurity expertise.
- Client Demand
- The extent to which board-level cybersecurity priorities will drive demand for specialized legal services in high-risk industries.
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