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Seven new partners appointed across key practice areas

The cohort of seven new partners brings complementary strengths in litigation, tax structuring, transfer pricing, real estate, fund finance and M&A. Together, they enhance our …

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Belgian merger control reviews impact M&A timelines

The Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) has, for the first time, published an overview of its merger control enforcement activities. It tells a story of how several organizational …

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Migratie griffierekeningen naar BNP Paribas Fortis

De rekeningen van de federale overheid - waaronder de griffierekeningen van de hoven en rechtbanken - migreren in het weekend van 13 en 14 december 2025 van Bpost naar BNP Paribas …

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03/12/25
New rules on indexation? The “index in money” explained

On 25 November 2025, the De Wever government reached an agreement on the bu…

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02/12/25
Personal securities that may affect the deal

In acquisitions, personal securities provided by shareholders or directors …

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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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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…

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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…

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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.

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The Impact of AI on the Workplace: Regulations, Responsibilities, and Compliance

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping workplace dynamics, optimizing processes, and redefining the employer-employee relationship. However, its in…

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ALTIUS strengthens its Employment Law team

ALTIUS is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Tronckoe as Counsel in its Employment Law department. With more than 30 years of experience at …

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Reform of Non-Contractual Liability in Belgium: A Guide for Businesses

On January 1, 2025, a major shift occurred with the entry into force of the new Book 6 of the Civil Code concerning non-contractual liability. This re…

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Are you free to terminate negotiations in an M&A transaction?

Book V of the Belgian Civil Code introduced a new principle with regard to wrongful terminated negotiations, significantly impacting M&A transacti…

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Compensation in case of dismissal of Data Protection Officer

A hospital decided to proceed with the dismissal of an employee who combined the roles of Chief Information Security Officer and Data Protection Offic…

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EU’s Omnibus Proposal: Key changes to the CSRD, CS3D and EU Taxonomy

The “EU Simplification Omnibus Package” aims to significantly simplify and reduce sustainability reporting and due diligence burdens, by amending the …

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Lydian welcomes new head for its Banking & Finance practice

Lydian is proud to announce that Pieter-Jan Leemen has joined the firm as a Partner and will head the Banking & Finance practice. Pieter-Jan’s arr…

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Ouderschapsverlof en beëindiging van de arbeidsovereenkomst: enkele aandachtspunten

Bij beëindiging van de arbeidsovereenkomst tijdens een periode van ouderschapsverlof ontstaat wel eens discussie over de begroting van vergoedingen ty…

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Tackling Social Dumping and Fraud Prevention in Belgium

Social dumping and fraud pose significant challenges to Belgium's labor market, particularly in the exploitation of third-country nationals. These pra…

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20 mars 2025 - Journée de la Justice

Depuis une décennie, magistrats, avocats, greffiers et autres acteurs de la justice tirent la sonnette d’alarme sur l’état préoccupant de notre systèm…

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The EU proposes sharper Carbon Border Rules: EC proposes key amendments ahead of the 2026 definitive CBAM phas…

The European Commission (EC) has published a legislative proposal to amend the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Regulation. The proposed a…

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Continuation Funds – The Double-Edged Sword of Opportunity and Conflict

Continuation funds have been a prominent feature of the GP-led secondary market in recent years. Although these transactions offer attractive opportun…

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First rules of the AI Act to apply

As of 2 February 2025, the first rules of the AI Act started to apply.

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Better a good guide to competition law compliance

Compliance programmes aim to create systematic awareness of competition law compliance in order to reduce the risk of infringements and avoid fines.

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Stark Recruitment – Your Team Is Our Concern

Stark Recruitment was founded by Nathanaël and Ilan, two brothers who previously worked for international recruitment firms.

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New Belgian Government To Make Significant Changes To Belgian Labor and Employment Law

After months of negotiations, Belgium’s new federal government has reached an agreement introducing significant changes to labor law, employment flexi…

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Crowell & Moring strengthens its Environment and Natural Resources Practice Group in Brussels

Dr. Anna Gergely has joined Crowell & Moring’s Environment and Natural Resources Practice Group, bringing three decades of experience advising on …

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