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Vyvey & Co joins forces with Agio to form Agio Finance

Vyvey & Co, a leading provider of accounting and audit services in Belgium, is excited to announce it will join Agio, a multidisciplinary grouping of three business partners: A…

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Freshfields welcomes 2 new partners in Brussels

Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has announced the appointment of 23 new partners with effect from 1 May 2024. The newly promoted partners represent a…

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Avenir incertain du projet de modernisation de la profession d’avocat

Le parcours du projet de loi sur la modernisation de la profession d’avocat aura subi bien des vicissitudes. Non seulement le projet a été considérablement élagué mais à présent,…

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25/04/24
Is de Kaaimantaks van toepassing op de Franse société civile…

Duizenden Belgen bezitten een tweede verblijf in Frankrijk via een Franse S…

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24/04/24
Dubbele belasting van Nederlandse dividenden: recht op terug…

Een gediversifieerde beleggingsportfolio bestaat in veel gevallen uit een c…

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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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Les vœux d'AVOCATS.BE pour 2024

L’arrivée de l’an neuf est le bon moment pour faire le point sur le présent et se tourner vers le futur. « Nous avons conscience de vous servir tous …

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Belgian Competition Authority opens first in-depth investigation into abuse of economic dependence in the agri…

Since August 2020, the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) has had special competence regarding abuse of economic dependence. The prohibition on abuse…

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Swiss lawyer Pierre-Dominique Schupp takes over as President of the CCBE

Following his election at the Plenary Session of the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) on 24 November 2023, Pierre-Dominique Schupp o…

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Is an accepted invoice always due and payable?

In principle, an invoice between companies is due and payable when it has been accepted (i) explicitly or (ii) tacitly, i.e. when it has not been disp…

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ESG and potential director’s liability: taking the lead in the transition to more sustainable business operati…

There is a lot coming at companies with regard to sustainability matters these days. This could also affect company directors’ responsibilities and li…

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Wetsvoorstel: wijziging van de regels inzake mede-eigendom in het kader van de verduurzaming van appartementsg…

Op 25 september 2023 werd een wetsvoorstel ingediend tot wijziging van het Burgerlijk Wetboek met betrekking tot de gedwongen mede-eigendom van gebouw…

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Het gebruik van mobiele nummers van werknemers aan het einde van hun arbeidsovereenkomst

Aan het begin van een arbeidsrelatie besluiten veel werkgevers om het persoonlijke telefoonabonnement van de werknemer te financieren in plaats van ee…

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Bijkomende plafonnering van de indexering van handelshuurprijzen in Brussel

Op 13 oktober 2023 nam het Brussels Parlement een ordonnantie aan die de ordonnantie van 15 december 2022 tot regeling van de beperking van de indexer…

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Two changes in Belgian food law in 2023

Food law is extensively harmonized throughout the EU, but national law still has a role to play. In this short article, we look at two developments in…

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EU institutions agree on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: what to expect?

In 14 December 2023, the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament agreed on a compromise text for the Corporate Sustainability Due Di…

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Regulating the Buzzword – What the AI Act Means for Your Business

On Friday 8 December 2023, after a period of lengthy and intense negotiations, European legislators have reached a political agreement on the AI Act. …

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The programme law for the end of the year 2023, containing fiscal measures

The tax laws for the end of 2023 were passed today. The draft programme law had been submitted to the Chamber on 23 November 2023 and the draft law co…

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Belgian budgetary tax measures approved: what to expect as of 2024?

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The 5 major changes in Belgian pharma law of 2023

Both the Belgian legislator and government have played an active role in 2023 when it comes to pharma legislation, which has led to a number of change…

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Belgium to tighten Cayman tax in 2024

A new law aimed at significantly tightening the Cayman tax was recently tabled in the Belgian parliament. The Cayman tax “version 2.1” reform, which i…

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Protect your Trade Secrets – Maintaining confidentiality during legal proceedings

In the latest episode of our Trade Secrets Series we focused on the position of trade secrets in the employer-employee relationship. In this fifth epi…

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Revision of the European rules applying to de minimis aid

The Commission Regulation (EU) No 1407/2013 of 18 December 2013 on the application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the Eur…

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European Parliament Adopts Final EU Data Act

On November 9, 2023, the European Parliament has adopted the final version of the Data Act, marking a significant milestone in the evolving landscape …

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Protect your Trade Secrets – Criminal Law Protection & Tax Issues

In the latest episode of our Trade Secrets Series we discussed the measures aimed at maintaining the confidentiality of trade secrets during legal pro…

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Liberius welcomes a new EU Competition Partner in Brussels

Liberius welcomes Jurgen Smits as a Partner in its Brussels-based EU & Competition Practice Group. Jurgen joins from HEINEKEN International, where…

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