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Caluwaerts Uytterhoeven versterkt partnerteam met strafrechtexpert Mr. Marijn Van Nooten

Mr. Van Nooten is sinds 2006 actief als tableauadvocaat aan de balies van Brussel en Antwerpen en brengt een doorgedreven en veelzijdige expertise in het strafrecht mee. Hij is ges…

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Baker Tilly Law Belgium versterkt M&A-praktijk met nieuwe partner

Het Brusselse advocatenkantoor Baker Tilly Law zet een volgende strategische stap met de aanstelling van Jonathan De Landsheere als M&A partner. Met deze versterking wil het ka…

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Important update on Belgian public procurement

Council of Ministers approves preliminary draft law on various amendments regarding public procurement and concessions

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Abolition of the federal interest deduction: impact on non‑r…

Tiberghien explains that the abolition of the federal interest deduction as…

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08/05/26
The CEPANI 2026 Arbitration Rules: 5 Key Changes

Altius walks through the five most noteworthy changes in CEPANI's 2026 Arbi…

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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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PEPPOL uitgelegd: praktische gids voor ad­vo­ca­ten­kan­to­ren

Vanaf 1 januari 2026 wordt gestructureerde elektronische facturatie via PEPPOL verplicht voor alle Belgische btw-plichtige ondernemingen, en dus ook v…

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Simplified side stream mergers – new law clears hurdles for ‘real’ tax neutrality

On 16 June 2023, the ‘simplified side stream merger’ (vereenvoudigde zusterfusie / fusion simplifiée entre soeurs) was introduced in the Code of Compa…

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A medical certificate: not always what it seems

When an employee is unable to work due to illness, the employer may request a medical certificate. This obligation usually stems from the work rules. …

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Manifestation nationale du monde judiciaire

Le 20 mars 2025, au 10ème anniversaire de la 'Journée de l’état de droit', magistrats et avocats avaient remis ensemble à Madame la ministre de la jus…

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Lawyer Leader Manager - Programme de formation en gestion et leadership

Les avocats sont déjà experts en droit et en procédure, mais la gestion d'un cabinet nécessite des compétences spécifiques auxquelles ils doivent égal…

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Deactivation of mailbox and phone number after termination of employment - DPA reiterates strict guidelines

In a decision of 7 October 2025, the Litigation Chamber of the Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA) reiterated its strict guidelines regarding the …

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Baker McKenzie Welcomes New Energy & Infrastructure Team to Brussels Office

Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie is pleased to announce the arrival of a new Energy & Infrastructure team in Brussels, effective 1 November.…

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Cyber-fraud and banking vigilance: French case law and lessons for Belgium

Recent French judgments from the Nantes Judicial Court have drawn a clear line: banks are not liable for losses stemming from cyber-fraud where paymen…

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La transparence de l’usage de l’intelligence artificielle

En juin dernier, une enquête de la VRT a révélé que plusieurs articles publiés par différents magazines, dont le magazine « ELLE », avaient été signés…

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Significant update for family businesses in Flanders

On 3 October 2025, the Flemish Government gave preliminary approval to a draft decree that will bring substantial changes to the preferential tax regi…

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Alles wat u nodig hebt om succesvol te ondernemen in de advocatuur

Een advocatenkantoor leiden is meer dan alleen het recht beheersen. Het is ook ondernemen: met visie, structuur en durf. Daarom lanceert de Orde van V…

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Universités d’hiver 2026 - les inscriptions sont ouvertes

Après le succès des Universités d’été, AVOCATS.BE vous présente sa première édition hivernale : une journée de formation et de réflexion, le 21 janvie…

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Pay more to your employees and less to the social security regime : the social security contribution exemption…

In Belgium, employers’ social security contributions have always been due on an employee’s full uncapped salary. The Programme Act of 18 July 2025 cau…

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Rechtszekerheid, robuustheid... Realiteit? Het eindrapport van de Gemengde Commissie Vergunningen

Na ongeveer een jaar de koppen bij elkaar te hebben gestoken op instructie van de Vlaamse Regering, legde de Gemengde Commissie Vergunningen op 30 sep…

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Brussels Enterprise Court Dismisses Trade Mark Infringement Claim Because of Older Marketing Authorisation for…

On 18 September 2025, the President of the Dutch-language Enterprise Court of Brussels delivered a judgment in Huvepharma v. EMDOKA holding that a mar…

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Inkijk in de administratieve boetebeslissingen van de FOD Economie

Sinds 2021 heeft de FOD Economie de mogelijkheid om ondernemingen die inbreuken plegen op het economisch recht, zelf administratief te vervolgen (Boek…

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Liberius welcomes Ana Jankov as new partner

Liberius is proud to welcome Ana Jankov as a partner, further strengthening the firm’s expertise in privacy, data protection and emerging digital regu…

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België en VK versterken samenwerking tussen balies na Brexit.

Op 29 september 2025 heeft de Orde van Vlaamse Balies samen met Avocats.be en de twee Brusselse balies enerzijds en de balies en law societies van het…

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Simplifying Rules for Listed Companies

Belgium proposes a draft law to simplify disclosure, marketing, and meeting rules for listed companies, aligning with EU standards.

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ABILWAYS Belgium devient SKOLAE Training

ABILWAYS Belgium annonce son changement d’identité et devient SKOLAE Training. Cette évolution s’inscrit dans le cadre du rapprochement d’ABILWAYS et …

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