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Siemens NV is a global leader in technology and innovation. One of its key businesses in Belgium, Smart Infrastructure, delivers intelligent solutions for buildings, including fire safety, comfort, and security. The legal department is led by General Counsel Christina, who worked closely with two key finance stakeholders throughout the project.

Challenge

When one of their legal counsels left the company and the new hire had not yet started, Siemens faced a temporary capacity gap. They needed reliable, flexible legal support (approximately 15 hours per week) to ensure business continuity. The main focus was on commercial contracts and legal advisory work, including sales agreements with contractors, installers, and end customers, as well as partnership and consortium agreements.

Solution

Ask Q quickly stepped in to bridge the gap. Siemens facilitated a full-day onboarding session, offering valuable insights into their organization, contract negotiation principles, and standard legal positions. It allowed us to hit the ground running, offering flexible support spread across the week and seamlessly aligning with Siemens' internal team. Weekly check-ins helped prioritize work and stay on track. After their new legal counsel joined, we ensured a smooth transition with a three-week handover period.

Ask Q immediately understood our needs. Nicolas was quick to get up to speed, spoke the language of our business, and brought a positive, can-do attitude. It felt like working with an internal colleague, not an external provider.

Christina Plath

General Counsel, Siemens NV

Impact

The collaboration delivered exactly what Siemens needed: fast, business-savvy legal support, tailored to their way of working. Our ability to integrate quickly, communicate clearly, and operate flexibly made a real difference. Siemens appreciated our proactive mindset and how naturally we became part of the team—without the overhead of a traditional law firm setup.

This was collaboration at its best—clear expectations, smooth onboarding, and great people on the Siemens side. We were proud to support them during a key transition and keep things running seamlessly.