Practice areas
Seliha Buelens is specialized in data law. She advises clients on compliance with EU and Belgian data protection law (GDPR). She represents them in data protection litigation. She also advises them about their rights and obligations regarding the fair access to and use of data, such under the EU Data Act and Data Governance Act.
She is also an expert in technology law, such as software, e-commerce, digital services (e.g. the EU Digital Services Act), cybersecurity (NIS), and artificial intelligence. She drafts various types of IT contracts, such as regarding the development, implementation and licensing of software, apps, technology and cloud services.
Seliha is also specialised in intellectual property law (copyright, trademarks, designs, patents, databases and domain names), trade secrets and unfair competition.
She further advises clients on general business and consumer law, and drafts various types of commercial contracts.
In addition, she is involved in research and innovation projects funded by the European Commission within the areas of data protection, technology and intellectual property, thereby helping the project partners to bring their research to market. Her role involves assisting with compliance with both legal and ethical requirements.
Professional admissions
Seliha has been a member of the Dutch-speaking Bar Association at the Brussels Bar since October 2024.
Prior professional experience
In 2022-2023, Seliha was a research assistant at the Smart Law Hub of the Perelman Centre in Brussels (affiliated with the Université Libre de Bruxelles) in connection with its Rules as Code project.
Education
- Law degree (major in law and technology), Free University of Brussels (VUB) (2024)
