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Pascale Hautfenne rejoint le cabinet THALES BRUSSELS

Avocate au barreau de Bruxelles depuis 1996, Pascale est spécialisée en droit fiscal. Elle dispose d’une expérience de plus de 20 ans en tant qu’associée au sein du cabinet AFSCHRI…

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We’re delighted to welcome Alja Poler De Zwart to Liberius.

"Liberius is pleased to welcome Alja Poler De Zwart as partner. Known for her no‑nonsense counselling and cross‑border coordination, she helps organisations turn complex whistleblo…

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Stibbe Brussels appoints three new partners

Stibbe is pleased to announce the promotions of Florent Volckaert (Corporate and M&A), Margaux Beyer (Corporate and M&A) and Stefanie François (Environment and Planning) to…

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Belgium publishes Public Country-by-Country Reporting form a…

On 24 December 2025, the National Bank of Belgium (NBB) announced that the …

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« Ceci n’est pas un contrat » : hoe het Grondwettelijk Hof r…

In een arrest van 8 januari 2026 heeft het Grondwettelijk Hof zich uitgespr…

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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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New Private Investigations Act | Key Considerations for Employers Investigating Their Employees

Private investigations can be a valuable tool for employers, enabling them to assess employee conduct and gather evidence in cases such as internal fr…

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LLM in Brussels tailored for legal professionals: evening classes and flexible format

Legal professionals and recent law graduates looking to deepen their expertise in international and European law can now do so without interrupting th…

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Baisse des droits d’enregistrement : du nouveau en Wallonie !

La Région Wallonne a récemment adopté une réforme significative des droits d’enregistrement, visant à réduire le taux d’imposition. Cette réforme est…

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The European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal: Reconciling Competitiveness and Decarbonization

On February 26, the European Commission presented its Clean Industrial Deal (CID). As a follow-up to the European Green Deal, the CID aims to strength…

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The Belgian reform of the Civil Code goes on | A new law for specific contracts

After the adoption of Book 5 (law of obligations) in 2022 and Book 6 (law of torts) in 2024, the year 2025 should see the adoption of the Book 7 of th…

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Legally Strong – Perform Like a Top Athlete without sprinting past your limits

After a successful edition in March, we’re launching a new open workshop "Legally Strong" on April 25! Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your …

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Linklaters Promotes 2 New Partners and 3 New Counsel in Belgium

Global law firm Linklaters has announced the election of 34 new partners and promotion of 48 lawyers to counsel with effect from 1 May 2025. Within th…

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Partner promotions at Fieldfisher Belgium

Fieldfisher Belgium is pleased to announce the promotion of Tim Perdieus and Dennis Lievens to Partner, further strengthening its Employment and Banki…

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Boek 7 Burgerlijk Wetboek: de wijzigingen voor (lokale) besturen

Sinds de wet van 13 april 2019 tot invoering van een Burgerlijk Wetboek (en tot invoering van Boek 8 “Bewijs”) kent ons Burgerlijk Wetboek een grondig…

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The IOS-procedure

Since 2016, the law has provided for an administrative procedure for the recovery of undisputed and payable monetary debts in B2B relationships. This …

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UK ETAs: who needs one and when?

If you are a business inviting visitors to the UK or an individual visiting (or transiting landside through) the UK, you may be affected by the UK’s e…

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“A new way of going Bankrupt”: One year of Pre-packing under Belgian insolvency law

The Belgian procedure of private bankruptcy preparation, better known as the “silent bankruptcy” (“stil faillissement”), “flash bankruptcy” (“flitsfai…

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The new Belgian government’s public health policy: 10 key take-aways for pharma policy

The new Belgian federal government has outlined its vision for public health in a policy paper under the slogan “More money for health, more health fo…

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LawTax maakt de stap naar Andersen

Het Belgisch advocatenkantoor LawTax heeft Andersen vervoegt. LawTax is gespecialiseerd in fiscale en juridische vraagstukken voor zowel bedrijven als…

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CJEU Ruling on Working Time Registration: Implications for Belgian Employers

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a significant ruling on the 19 December 2024, confirming employers’ obligations under Directi…

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Update regarding the Energy-Saving Investment Deduction

Companies investing in fixed assets used for more rational energy consumption, improving industrial processes for energy reasons and for energy recove…

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Universités d'été 2025 : à vos agendas !

9ème édition des Universités d’été d’AVOCATS.BE - Quand ? Mardi 19 & mercredi 20 août 2025 !

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More clarity on green claims for European consumers

Imagine ... Your business is known for its eco-friendly products. The launch of your latest line of home appliances is imminent. Through packaging an…

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The EU Repair Act: Promoting the circular economy in the EU

The EU Repair Act promotes the circular economy by imposing a repair obligation on manufacturers and providing consumers with an additional guarantee …

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Qui sont les gagnants et les perdants de la réforme fiscale ?

La voilà, la réforme fiscale tant attendue ! L’accord gouvernemental fédéral inclut une série de mesures fiscales impactant les travailleurs, les…

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