Thibaut is an experienced EU lawyer specialising in EU data and digital regulation, with strong experience in the regulation of AI and new technologies, intellectual property, pharmaceutical law, and competition law. He advises on strategic compliance and design under EU digital rules.
Thibaut acts for a wide range of clients, including leading pharma and tech companies, global brands, online marketplaces, as well as businesses in the entertainment and creative industries. He provides strategic legal and regulatory counsel with a particular focus on the interplay between various areas such as data and AI governance and accountability, platform responsibilities, and digital service obligations.
Thibaut works across a range of regulated industries, including life sciences, medtech, and online platforms, and is fluent in Dutch, English, French, and German.
Expertise
- Data protection
- AI
- Digital regulation
- Cybersecurity
- Online platforms
- EU pharmaceutical and medtech regulation
Experience
Data Protection
- Set up the GDPR compliance structure at several EU and US companies in the life science sector.
- Represented a major tech company before national and EU courts.
- Assisted various companies with international transfers of personal data and registration under the EU US Data Protection Framework (DPF).
AI, Digital Regulation & Cybersecurity
- Supported a US medtech company preparing EU/UK market entry under AI and data protection rules.
- Strategic advice to major publishers on the impact and implementation of the European Accessibility Act.
- Counselled a multinational hardware and services provider on NIS2 classification and notification obligations across the EU.
Online Platforms
- Advising a global online marketplace on illegal content, risk assessments, and governance duties under the UK Online Safety Act.
- Counselling an e-commerce platform on product liability for infringing goods, handling notice-and-takedown and seller compliance under EU law.
- Supporting an e-commerce website with implementation of the European Accessibility Act requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Supported a multinational company on global clinical trials, including contracting with CROs, suppliers, and hospital sites.
- Advised the government of an EU Member State on establishing PCR testing infrastructure during the COVID-19 crisis.
- Guided the development of a compliant EU-wide online platform for the sale of medicines, medical devices, and food products.
- Prepared a template for the use of Real World Data together with stakeholders from hospitals and the innovative pharmaceutical industry.
Please note: The experience list above may include examples of work completed prior to joining Keystone Law.
Recognition
Recognised by The Legal 500 as a Leading Associate for Privacy and Data Protection 2026
Recognised by The Legal 500 as a Leading Associate for Intellectual Property 2026
Recognised by Chambers Europe for Data Protection: Associates to watch 2025
“‘Stand-out individual’ Thibaut D’hulst leads the team, with a focus on domestic and European data protection and compliance.” The Legal 500 2025
“‘Thibaut D’hulst is highly responsive and provides us with practical, measured advice that takes into account our specific situation and risk tolerance. He does not use a cookie cutter approach but rather tailors the approach to our specific situation.’” The Legal 500 2025
“‘I have been continually grateful for the sincere effort Thibaut D’hulst […] put forth in seeking to understand the context of my company and my request so that they can deliver the most relevant work product. They have also both been proactive in checking in to see if any additional work was required.’” The Legal 500 2025
Career
Thibaut qualified as a lawyer in Belgium in 2006. Prior to joining Keystone Law in 2025, he worked at the following firms:
- Van Bael & Bellis