OLIVIA DE WASSEIGE

LAWYER

French • Dutch • English

Olivia obtained her Master’s degree in Economic and Social Law from the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB).

Prior to that, she completed a Bachelor’s degree in Law at the Université Saint-Louis in Brussels, where she opted for a trilingual programme in collaboration with KU Leuven.

She was admitted to the Bar in April 2026 as a member of the French-speaking Brussels Bar.

5 QUESTIONS TO OLIVIA

What does the law mean to you?

For me, law is a set of rules that structures collective life.

What is the main challenge in the legal sector today?

It is undoubtedly artificial intelligence, but that’s a positive thing. It raises many legal questions, particularly regarding liability and data protection. The challenge, therefore, is to strike the right balance: harnessing the power of AI without compromising legal rigour.

5 QUESTIONS TO OLIVIA

If you weren’t a lawyer, what would you be?

I’d be a ski instructor or a mountain guide.

Why SHAPE and not another law firm?

I chose Shape for their progressive approach to the law. It’s a firm on a human scale, focused on clients’ needs, with lawyers who prioritise practical, clear and effective solutions. Shape represents a modern and accessible way o approaching the legal profession.

What won't we see on your LinkedIn profile?

I have a beekeeping qualification.