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25/10/12

… maar de Rulingcommissie beoordeelt de interne meerwaarden erg streng

Zoals blijkt uit het eerste onderdeel van deze nieuwsbrief, heeft de rulingcommissie enkele positieve beslissingen afgeleverd inzake de interne meerwa…

25/10/12

De vrijstelling van interne meerwaarden op aandelen is nog steeds mogelijk

De belastbaarheid van meerwaarden op aandelen staat al jaren ter discussie. Ondanks alle aanvallen van de fiscus blijft de regel tot op vandaag dat de…

24/10/12

Approval of the acquisition of Flightcare by Swissport Handling

The Competition Council approved on 5 September 2012 the acquisition of Flightcare by Swissport Handling subject to certain commitments.

24/10/12

Presstalis is sentenced for abuse of dominant position

The company, active in the press distribution and export sector, was fined EUR 245.530 by the Belgian Competition Council because of a rebates scheme …

24/10/12

ERIKA

Supreme Court of France – Ecological damage.

24/10/12

Deduction for investment - rational use of energy - building given in leasing

La décision anticipée n° 2012.029 de l’administration fiscale à propos de la déduction pour investissement majorée en cas d’utilisation rationnelle de…

24/10/12

QUEL FINANCEMENT POUR NOS INFRASTRUCTURES ?

La technique des partenariats public-privé (PPP) est indissociablement liée au développement des infrastructures publiques comme les lignes de transpo…

22/10/12

What do I have to do if my debtor is in judicial reorganization?

What do I have to do if my debtor is in judicial reorganization? Review of the main first response measures to take if you are facing a debtor in judi…

22/10/12

Restructuring aid for Czech Airlines

The European Commission approved on 19 September 2012 a restructuring aid of 100 million euros in favour of Czech Airlines.

22/10/12

The exception of non-performance during a judicial reorganization: abuse of rights?

The procedure of judicial reorganization as foreseen in the Act of 31 January 2009 does not suspend the exercise of certain rights of suspension such …

22/10/12

How to be relieved of personal commitments made as guarantor ?

Since 2005, the Bankruptcy Act of 8 August 1997 has provided the right for a natural person who had stood as guarantor free of charge for a bankrupt’s…

22/10/12

Le dialogue compétitif : une nouvelle procédure adaptée à la passation des contrats de partenariats publics pr…

La particularité des PPP Il apparaît tout d'abord nécessaire de préciser de quoi on parle sous le couvert de l'appellation « PPP ». Il n'existe ni en …

20/10/12

The covered bonds : an opportunity for not only the credit institutions, but also the investors

Like most European countries, Belgium has adopted since 3 August 2012 a specific regime of covered bonds, allowing credit institutions to have a new s…

20/10/12

Lidl – Conviction by the Court of Appeal of Ghent for “bait advertising”

The practice of "bait advertising" consists of a situtation in which goods are widely advertised on very favourable conditions, but once the customer …

20/10/12

Proposed law modifying the law of 2 August 2002 on the struggle against the delays in payment regarding commer…

More severe measures against payment delays and the possibility of the creditor invoiceing higher costs in case of late payment.

20/10/12

Perfumes and cosmetics in Belgian supermarkets were too expensive because of an illicit price cartel

On 1October 2012, the College of Competition Prosecutors submitted a reasoned report to the Competition Council and the companies involved, in relatio…

19/10/12

Ondernemer, bezint eer ge begint: een korte doorlichting vóór de contractluiting kan u veel ellende besparen!

Een schuldeiser beschikt over vele informatiekanalen om zijn mogelijke contractspartij op voorhand door te lichten. Naast diverse publieke overheidswe…

19/10/12

Beslag op bankrekening: een efficiënt middel tegen onwillige debiteuren

Een schuldeiser die nadenkt over een beslaglegging bij zijn debiteur heeft meer opties dan hij op het eerste gezicht zou denken. Met een beslaglegging…

19/10/12

Beslag op intellectuele eigendomsrechten: een vergeten doch effectief middel voor de schuldeiser

Een schuldeiser die nadenkt over een beslaglegging bij zijn debiteur heeft meer opties dan hij op het eerste gezicht zou denken. Met een beslaglegging…

19/10/12

Supreme Court Hands Down Important Judgment on Criminal Liability of Directors

In a judgment dated 25 November 2011, the Ghent Court of Appeal penalised the plant manager and the general director of the Ghent-based clothing manuf…

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New European rules on consumer credit transposed into Belgian law

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White collar and investigations partner Isabelle De Smedt joins Dentons’ Litigation practice in…

15/07/26

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European Union: New UBO Rules Come into Force

17/07/26

The three-times-rent rule holds: Council of State clarifies …

16/07/26

New notification obligation for automatic renewals also affe…

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25/10/12

… maar de Rulingcommissie beoordeelt de interne meerwaarden erg streng

25/10/12

De vrijstelling van interne meerwaarden op aandelen is nog steeds mogelijk

24/10/12

Approval of the acquisition of Flightcare by Swissport Handling

24/10/12

Presstalis is sentenced for abuse of dominant position

24/10/12

ERIKA

24/10/12

Deduction for investment - rational use of energy - building given in leasing

24/10/12

QUEL FINANCEMENT POUR NOS INFRASTRUCTURES ?

22/10/12

What do I have to do if my debtor is in judicial reorganization?

22/10/12

Restructuring aid for Czech Airlines

22/10/12

The exception of non-performance during a judicial reorganization: abuse of rights?

22/10/12

How to be relieved of personal commitments made as guarantor ?

22/10/12

Le dialogue compétitif : une nouvelle procédure adaptée à la passation des contrats de partenariats publics pr…

20/10/12

The covered bonds : an opportunity for not only the credit institutions, but also the investors

20/10/12

Lidl – Conviction by the Court of Appeal of Ghent for “bait advertising”

20/10/12

Proposed law modifying the law of 2 August 2002 on the struggle against the delays in payment regarding commer…

20/10/12

Perfumes and cosmetics in Belgian supermarkets were too expensive because of an illicit price cartel

19/10/12

Ondernemer, bezint eer ge begint: een korte doorlichting vóór de contractluiting kan u veel ellende besparen!

19/10/12

Beslag op bankrekening: een efficiënt middel tegen onwillige debiteuren

19/10/12

Beslag op intellectuele eigendomsrechten: een vergeten doch effectief middel voor de schuldeiser

19/10/12

Supreme Court Hands Down Important Judgment on Criminal Liability of Directors