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03/07/25

Proposed EU rules on the disclosure of discarded unsold consumer products

The European Commission is currently consulting on a draft implementing regulation that will provide further detail on how to report discarded unsold …

26/06/25

Say 'cheese' to cross-border sales

Imagine ... You are a Dutch producer of cheeses and sell your cheeses in the Netherlands to supermarkets and wholesalers. You don't know much about th…

23/06/25

Free webinar 07/07: EU PROCEDURAL RIGHTS DIRECTIVES - latest developments for lawyers

A webinar organized by the European Lawyers Foundation, in collaboration with the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE). Date: July 7, 20…

23/06/25

New Exit Tax on Emigrating Companies: is Belgium building an Iron Curtain at its Borders?

The draft Program Law of the Belgium Government which aims to introduce various new tax measures has been submitted to the Belgium Parliament on May 2…

19/06/25

US House Advances the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ Bill to the Senate – This could have significant implications…

On 22 May 2025, the US House of Representatives approved the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” (OBBB). The Bill is now set for Senate deliberations which are…

17/06/25

New Legislation Simplifies and Optimizes the VAT Chain

As of January 1, 2025, new legislation has come into force aimed at simplifying and optimizing the VAT chain (the mechanism by which VAT is collected …

16/06/25

Dentons appoints Tom Geudens as Belgium Co-Managing Partner

Global law firm Dentons has appointed Tom Geudens to serve as Belgium Co-Managing Partner, alongside Edward Borovikov, who has led the office for the …

10/06/25

Nouvelles technologies et données : à quoi faire attention ?

Intelligence artificielle, blockchain, objets connectés… Ces technologies transforment nos usages, nos modèles économiques, et posent des défis juridi…

09/06/25

Exit tax… or rather “Stay tax”?

On 27 May 2025, the Belgian government submitted to Parliament a draft programme law that, among other things, introduces a new 'exit tax' regime for …

05/06/25

Les déboires des SICAV luxembourgeoises avec le fisc et la justice belge

Les SICAV luxembourgeoises désireuses de commercialiser leurs parts auprès d’investisseurs belges ou d’investir dans des sociétés belges auraient tort…

03/06/25

Brussels Market Court clarifies GDPR roles in AdTech and upholds sanctions against IAB Europe

On 14 May 2025, the Brussels Market Court delivered its ruling in the long-running litigation over IAB Europe’s Transparency & Consent Framework (…

03/06/25

First phase of Belgian tax reform submitted to Parliament

The government agreement reflected the Belgian government’s ambition to enhance Belgium’s competitiveness and to foster a resilient, innovative, and s…

29/05/25

Ghent Court of Appeal accepts tax deductibility of interest expenses for dividend distributions and capital re…

The Court of Appeal of Ghent has recently confirmed in two decisions that the interest paid on loans used to finance a capital reduction and a dividen…

28/05/25

Important Changes to the Belgian Expatriate Tax Regime

Among all OECD countries, Belgium has the highest tax burden on labour. Nevertheless, in order to attract qualified personnel from abroad, Belgium has…

15/05/25

Abuse of economic dependence does not require contractual relationship

On 20 February 2025, the Belgian Supreme Court confirmed that under Belgian law an abuse of economic dependence may be found even in a situation where…

14/05/25

Internationale gegevensdoorgiften onder de GDPR, de Data Governance Act en de Data Act

In dit artikel verduidelijken we de principes en regels die voortvloeien uit de GDPR, de Data Governance Act en de Data Act betreffende internationale…

13/05/25

Historische Ondertekening: eerste bindende verdrag ter bescherming van advocaten door de Raad van Europa

Vandaag markeert een belangrijke mijlpaal in de Europese rechtsgeschiedenis. In Luxemburg heeft de Raad van Europa het allereerste bindende internatio…

07/05/25

CJEU imposes limits on the validity of asymmetric EU jurisdiction clauses

In a decision that may cause some concern, the CJEU has held that asymmetric EU jurisdiction clauses are only valid under EU law if they designate wit…

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…

23/04/25

Nieuwe EU-regels inzake aansprakelijkheid voor gebrekkige producten

De Richtlijn Productaansprakelijkheid 85/374/EEG is sinds 1985 de basis voor de aansprakelijkheid van producenten binnen de Europese Unie bij schade …

19/11/25

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Hof van beroep te Gent bevestigt - nieuwe mildere strafwet heeft gevolgen voor oude belastingve…

14/08/25

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

04/08/25

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Promotion at DALDEWOLF

05/12/25

Belgium: Increase of the withholding tax on dividends – Does…

25/11/25

2026 Budget agreement – Tax and social measures

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03/07/25

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Say 'cheese' to cross-border sales

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Free webinar 07/07: EU PROCEDURAL RIGHTS DIRECTIVES - latest developments for lawyers

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New Exit Tax on Emigrating Companies: is Belgium building an Iron Curtain at its Borders?

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US House Advances the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ Bill to the Senate – This could have significant implications…

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New Legislation Simplifies and Optimizes the VAT Chain

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Dentons appoints Tom Geudens as Belgium Co-Managing Partner

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Nouvelles technologies et données : à quoi faire attention ?

09/06/25

Exit tax… or rather “Stay tax”?

05/06/25

Les déboires des SICAV luxembourgeoises avec le fisc et la justice belge

03/06/25

Brussels Market Court clarifies GDPR roles in AdTech and upholds sanctions against IAB Europe

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First phase of Belgian tax reform submitted to Parliament

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Ghent Court of Appeal accepts tax deductibility of interest expenses for dividend distributions and capital re…

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Important Changes to the Belgian Expatriate Tax Regime

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Abuse of economic dependence does not require contractual relationship

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Internationale gegevensdoorgiften onder de GDPR, de Data Governance Act en de Data Act

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Historische Ondertekening: eerste bindende verdrag ter bescherming van advocaten door de Raad van Europa

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CJEU imposes limits on the validity of asymmetric EU jurisdiction clauses

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Promotions at Clifford Chance Brussels

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Nieuwe EU-regels inzake aansprakelijkheid voor gebrekkige producten