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Bruno Fonteyn
Senior Associate

Bruno Fonteyn

Languages
  • French
  • Dutch
  • English
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Before joining CMS' Public Law department in October 2008, Bruno worked for five years as legal counsel for the National Council of the Order of Physicians.

He specialises in Health law, including regulatory matters, hospitals, medical equipment, medical experiments, bio banks and other Life Science matters. Furthermore, he acts in the areas of constitutional and administrative law.

Bruno is a member of the Ethical Committee of a University Hospital, where he delivers legal opinions on medical experiments and ethical matters.

Awards & Recognitions
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  • Quote
    "Joint practice heads Bruno Fonteyn and Virginie Dor are noted for their expertise in health sector regulation and EU-wide health and social care procurement mandates, respectively."
    Legal 500, 2022

Publications

  •  B. FONTEYN & P. SLEGERS : "Personalized medicine: a major challenge for social security systems", in SCRIP Regulatory Affairs, CUBITT Consulting, 18/06/2014
  • B. FONTEYN & P. SLEGERS : “Distribution & Marketing of Drugs, Jurisdictional comparisons”, European Lawyer Reference, 2013, p. 29
  • B. FONTEYN & C.DUBOIS : "La plate-forme eHealth – Enjeux de santé publique et de sécurité sociale", Journal des Tribunaux, 24/11/2012, n° 6498,  p. 769 à 776
  • B. FONTEYN & P. SLEGERS : "La directive 2011/24/UE relative à l’application des droits des patients en matière de soins de santé transfrontaliers : bien plus qu’une codification", European Journal of Consumer Law, Larcier, n° 1/2012, p. 61-79

Memberships & Roles

  • Legal adviser to the National Council of the Order of Physicians (2003-2008)
  • Member of the Ethical Committee of Erasme Hospital - ULB since March 2008

Education

  • 2008 - Bar admission (Brussels, Belgium)
  • 2003 - University of Sherbrooke - Canada
  • 2003 - Université Catholique de Louvain, UCLouvain - Belgium (Law Degree)

Insights by Bruno

Adapting to the new EU Data Act: implications for medical devices and other health devices

08 Jan 2024 12 min read

Belgian DPA again clarifies the right of access to medical records

20 Dec 2022 7 min read

Belgian DPA clarifies the interaction between Belgian Patient's Rights Law and GDPR

13 Jul 2022 6 min read

CMS Belgium and CMS France advised Gryphon Investors on their acquisition of Metagenics

15 Nov 2021 1 min read
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