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The perfect place for any legal or tax professional to keep abreast of everything that’s happening on the Belgian legal scene

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10/09/26
10/09/26
European Commission publishes official proposal for new Public Procurement Regulation

Following the leaked draft, the European Commission has now officially unveiled its proposal for a new Public Procurement Regulation. The proposal seeks to simplify procurement pro…

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10/09/26
10/09/26
Un développement majeur pour les avocats en matière de lutte contre le blanchiment

Dans La Tribune n°294, AVOCATS.BE (O.B.F.G.) annonce le lancement prochain d’une plateforme électronique antiblanchiment pour les avocats belges, inspirée du modèle luxembourgeois,…

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09/09/26
09/09/26
Greenwashing : quand le droit s’invite dans votre stratégie marketing

En vue de dissuader les entreprises de recourir au « greenwashing » ou « écoblanchiment » – soit la stratégie visant à donner l’impression trompeuse qu’un produ…

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09/09/26
Wanneer is jouw recruitment AI-tool een high risk systeem?

Op basis van de concept guidelines van de Europese Commissie over high risk…

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09/09/26
Antwerp Enterprise Court holds that disputes concerning the …

In a judgment of 26 June 2026, the Antwerp Enterprise Court confirmed that …

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Each day we publish several articles written by legal and tax specialists from law firms, notaries offices, the legal departments from payroll agencies and tax consultants.

It is the perfect way for lawyers at the Bar, in-house counsel, barristers, solicitors, notaries, bailiffs, paralegals and any other legal professional with an interest in Belgian and European law to keep informed of new legislative initiatives, case law, legal doctrine and all other legal developments on the Belgian legal scene!

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09/09/26
The award of "small" public contracts: which procedure should be used?

Which award procedures are available for public contracts with a limited scope and lower estimated value? BDO reviews the flexible options under the P…

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09/09/26
EMEA: Trade Secrets Under Pressure in the AI Landscape

EU trade-secret disputes still mostly arise with employees and other insiders who already have access. Hybrid work and generative AI increase leakage …

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09/09/26
Marine Callebaut promoted to Counsel in Strelia's Restructuring and Insolvency Practice

Strelia has promoted Marine Callebaut to Counsel in its Restructuring and Insolvency practice in Brussels, effective 1 September 2026.

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09/09/26
Flanders Cracks Down on Substandard Housing with Significantly Higher Fines

As of 8 September 2026, Flanders significantly increases criminal penalties for renting substandard housing under the Flemish Housing Code: maximum fi…

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08/09/26
A Tale of Two Leases: Six Quirks International Occupiers Should Know About Leasing in Belgium

Belgian lease law draws a sharp distinction between general and retail leases. Bird & Bird outlines six quirks international occupiers should know…

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07/09/26
Implementation of AIFMD II in Belgium and new flexibilities for UCITS and AIFs

Belgium transposed AIFMD II with the Law of 22 July 2026, after missing the 16 April 2026 deadline, and used the same act to add extra flexibilities f…

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07/09/26
New Belgian Criminal Code enters into force

On 1 September 2026 the new Belgian Criminal Code enters into force, replacing the 1867 code. Lydian reviews the reform of Books I and II, including b…

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07/09/26
Mayer Brown Expands Trade Dispute Resolution Capabilities with Pablo Bentes Appointment in Brussels

Mayer Brown announced that Pablo Bentes has joined its International Trade practice in Brussels as a partner, strengthening the firm's sovereign-state…

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07/09/26
De bedrijfsjurist van morgen: waarom juridische expertise alleen niet langer volstaat

Door Marie Brepoels, Director Executive Search en Valerie Hofman, CEO. Juridische teams moeten meer doen met dezelfde middelen: AI, compliance, talent…

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07/09/26
Recherche privée en Belgique : le DPO devient obligatoire

La Belgique a adopté une nouvelle loi sur la recherche privée, qui remplace le cadre de 1991. L’une des obligations centrales est la désignation d’un …

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03/09/26
New Book 7 of the Belgian Civil Code | A landmark reform of Belgian contract law

The Belgian Parliament adopted a new Book 7 of the Civil Code on 16 July 2026, comprehensively revising the rules for a broad range of contracts. The …

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02/09/26
Even an invoice that does not reflect the agreement is due and payable…

In a judgment of 16 October 2025, the Court of Cassation held that an invoice between companies that is not disputed in time is presumed to match the …

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02/09/26
NautaDutilh strengthens Employment team with the appointment of Julien Hick as partner

Julien Hick joins NautaDutilh as partner in Brussels on 1 September 2026, together with counsel Heleen Franco and junior associates Nicolas Wautot and…

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01/09/26
Shadow AI: quels risques juridiques pour les entreprises ?

Le Shadow AI, c’est-à-dire l’utilisation d’outils d’intelligence artificielle sans validation ni encadrement interne, se développe rapidement au sein …

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01/09/26
Council for Permit Disputes annuls permit for Bioscape Antwerpen (University of Antwerp)

Environmental permit applications often refer to planned infrastructure works, such as an intersection that is due to be redesigned or a new cycling c…

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01/09/26
Back to school – eight topics to put on the HR professional’s agenda

As the summer holidays draw to a close, employers face a dense run of legal deadlines and reforms heading into 2027. This newsletter highlights eight …

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01/09/26
Un nouveau président à la tête d'AVOCATS.BE : Marc Fyon succède à Stéphane Gothot

Le 1er septembre 2026, Marc Fyon, avocat au barreau de Bruxelles, a pris la présidence d'AVOCATS.BE et devient le 10ème président de l'institution, qu…

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27/08/26
NBB bevestigt: geen automatische verplichting tot voorlegging identiteitskaart beschermde persoon

Banken mogen niet systematisch de identiteitskaart van een beschermde persoon eisen, dat bevestigt de Nationale Bank van België (NBB). Andere betrouwb…

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25/08/26
WORG compensation: now also available to holders of superficies and ground lease rights

Has land over which you hold rights been designated as a water-sensitive open space area (WORG), even though you are not the owner? Until recently, on…

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25/08/26
The case of Netflix versus the French-speaking Community in Belgium partially decided in favour of the latter …

The Belgian Constitutional Court gave the French Community a clear win in principle in its dispute with Netflix over the revised audiovisual funding r…

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