Bird & Bird (Belgium)

With over 25 years of presence in Belgium, Bird & Bird’s Brussels office advises both Belgian and international clients across a wide range of sectors, including life sciences, chemicals, technology, communications, energy, automotive, and financial services. We are recognised for our deep sector expertise and forward-thinking approach to complex legal and regulatory challenges.

At Bird & Bird, we help clients navigate change and seize opportunity. With 34 offices across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and North America, and more than 1,600 lawyers worldwide, we provide proactive, commercially focused advice to leading organisations across multiple industries. Our Brussels office brings together 85 professionals from 10 nationalities, creating a dynamic and collaborative working environment at the heart of Europe. Learn more at www.twobirds.com

FOUNDED

1846

REGION
  • Brussels
MAIN PRACTICES
  • Commercial
  • Corporate law
  • Civil Law
  • Tax
  • Public & administrative law
  • Real estate
  • Litigation
  • Banking & Finance
  • Intellectual property
  • Insurance law
  • Data protection & privacy
  • Employee benefits & pensions
  • Technology, Media, Telecommunications
  • European Law
  • M&A / Private equity
  • Energy law
  • Competition law
  • Employment & Social Security
  • Other
  • Medical law, healthcare & life sciences
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Belgian lease law draws a sharp distinction between general and retail leases. Bird & Bird outlines six quirks international occupiers should know…

Despite the Introduction of a Capital Gains Tax, Belgium Remains Attractive for Substantial Shareholders

The new capital gains tax, owing to a significant exemption, relatively low rates and the absence of retroactive effect, should not turn Belgium into …

Implementing Belgium's 2026 guarantee reforms: A practical guide for real estate counsel

Belgian guarantee law changed fundamentally on 1 January 2026 and existing templates are likely outdated.