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02/06/25

Multiple Voting Shares in Belgian Listed Companies – Reform Proposal Published

Belgian companies listed on a regulated market (such as, in Belgium, Euronext Brussels) or a multilateral trading facility (MTF, such as, in Belgium, …

27/05/25

Marking 7 years of the GDPR: reflecting on the past, shaping the future

25 May 2025 marks seven years since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect on 25 May 2018, a landmark in global data privacy a…

19/05/25

Universités d'été : les inscriptions sont ouvertes

AVOCATS.BE vous donne rendez-vous les mardi 19 et mercredi 20 août 2025 au Château-ferme de Courrière pour deux journées de formation autour de thémat…

15/05/25

Van conflict, naar constructief overleg: bemiddeling voor ondernemers en overheden

Ondernemen is balanceren. U sluit contracten, gaat partnerships aan, coördineert bouwprojecten en neemt beslissingen om uw zaak sterk op de kaart te z…

08/05/25

Verkocht, maar niet vergeten: rechtbank Gent stelt grenzen aan vastgoedpubliciteit

Een stijlvolle keuken, een zonovergoten terras of een luxueuze badkamer: als vastgoedmakelaar weet u hoe cruciaal sterke foto's zijn voor een vlotte v…

05/05/25

Promotions at Clifford Chance Brussels

Clifford Chance announces the promotion of 31 partners to the global partnership, and four new Senior Counsel and forty new Counsel appointments acros…

30/04/25

E-invoicing mandatory in belgium from 1 january 2026!

Did you know that “structured” electronic invoicing will become mandatory in Belgium from 1 January 2026 for just about all transactions between Belgi…

18/04/25

Private Equity’s Quiet Revolution in Insurance – Permanent Capital, Prudential Pressure

CVC Capital Partners is actively seeking partnerships with insurance companies, according to the Financial Times. The move is not an isolated one, but…

15/04/25

It’s the economy, stupid! Impact of US trade tariffs on supply chain contracts

The recent increase in US import tariffs will significantly impact companies worldwide. The unexpected rise in costs not only disrupt markets, but als…

14/04/25

Observers at the Table – Role and Risks

Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) often seek the right to appoint a board observer for a new portfolio company. This can happen for various…

09/04/25

Unfair Clauses in B2C and B2B Contracts: Be Aware of Different Sanctions

In recent years, there has been a wave of new legislation impacting contracts and contractual terms. The Belgian legislator is gradually adopting the …

07/04/25

The European Commission consults on draft State aid framework supporting Clean Industrial Deal

On 11 March 2025, the European Commission launched a public consultation on its draft State aid framework supporting the Clean Industrial Deal (CISAF)…

07/04/25

CSRD Implementation | Amendments to the Belgian Companies and Associations Code

Previously, we reported on the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (“CSRD”), including who must comply and when the CSRD becomes applicabl…

04/04/25

New Private Investigations Act | Key Considerations for Employers Investigating Their Employees

Private investigations can be a valuable tool for employers, enabling them to assess employee conduct and gather evidence in cases such as internal fr…

01/04/25

The IOS-procedure

Since 2016, the law has provided for an administrative procedure for the recovery of undisputed and payable monetary debts in B2B relationships. This …

31/03/25

“A new way of going Bankrupt”: One year of Pre-packing under Belgian insolvency law

The Belgian procedure of private bankruptcy preparation, better known as the “silent bankruptcy” (“stil faillissement”), “flash bankruptcy” (“flitsfai…

25/03/25

Update regarding the Energy-Saving Investment Deduction

Companies investing in fixed assets used for more rational energy consumption, improving industrial processes for energy reasons and for energy recove…

14/03/25

Het verbod op financiële onderaanneming in de bouwsector

De wet van 15 mei 2024 houdende wijziging van het sociaal strafrecht en diverse arbeidsrechtelijke bepalingen introduceert een verbod op financiële on…

14/03/25

No more Secrets - Enhancing Cross-Border Corporate Transparency

On 30 January 2025, Directive 2025/25 entered into force (the Directive). The Directive aims to improve the reliability, trustworthiness and availabil…

11/03/25

CMS Belgium strengthens its public law and corporate departments with new promotions

CMS is pleased to announce two new promotions, within its public law and corporate law departments.

31/10/25

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Universités d’hiver 2026 - les inscriptions sont ouvertes

14/08/25

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Legal tech company Afriwise acquires LawExplorer and boosts regulatory intelligence in Africa

02/07/25

02/07/25

Dentons bolsters Belgian Corporate and M&A team with hire of Erwin Simons

16/12/25

Legal Structures for Not‑for‑Profits in Belgium: Choosing th…

10/12/25

Navigating Unforeseen Circumstances in M&A: The Role of …

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02/06/25

Multiple Voting Shares in Belgian Listed Companies – Reform Proposal Published

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Marking 7 years of the GDPR: reflecting on the past, shaping the future

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Universités d'été : les inscriptions sont ouvertes

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Van conflict, naar constructief overleg: bemiddeling voor ondernemers en overheden

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Verkocht, maar niet vergeten: rechtbank Gent stelt grenzen aan vastgoedpubliciteit

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E-invoicing mandatory in belgium from 1 january 2026!

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Private Equity’s Quiet Revolution in Insurance – Permanent Capital, Prudential Pressure

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It’s the economy, stupid! Impact of US trade tariffs on supply chain contracts

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Observers at the Table – Role and Risks

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Unfair Clauses in B2C and B2B Contracts: Be Aware of Different Sanctions

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The European Commission consults on draft State aid framework supporting Clean Industrial Deal

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CSRD Implementation | Amendments to the Belgian Companies and Associations Code

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New Private Investigations Act | Key Considerations for Employers Investigating Their Employees

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The IOS-procedure

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Update regarding the Energy-Saving Investment Deduction

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Het verbod op financiële onderaanneming in de bouwsector

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No more Secrets - Enhancing Cross-Border Corporate Transparency

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CMS Belgium strengthens its public law and corporate departments with new promotions