M&A in 2021 hit high records. They were driven by the low-interest environment, PE dealmaking fueled by dry powder, and strategic consolidation across all markets. Surging inflation, rising interest rates,
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors will become a part of all material investment and business processes and for almost all companies. To achieve a sustainable economy, the EU launched its green deal in 2019 aiming to become climate neutral by 2050.
Since the entry into force of the new Belgian Companies and Associations Code, a public limited company (NV/SA) has the possibility to install a two-tier governance structure, i.e. the supervisory board whose members are appointed by the shareholders
A warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance policy is an insurance policy that covers a seller’s liability in the case of a breach of warranties by the seller in a sale purchase agreement (‘SPA’).
Minority investments are certainly on the rise. They enable established players to accelerate the digital transformation of their business or facilitate PE houses in getting businesses ready to ride out the post-pandemic world.
On 23 February 2022, the European Commission issued the long-awaited proposal Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence (the “Draft Directive”).
Non-EEA nationals practising self-employed activities in Belgium must apply for a professional card, unless they can benefit from a legal exemption. Since 1 January 2022 a new and simplified application procedure has come into force in the Flemish region
Negotiating a non-disclosure agreement or NDA is one of the first steps in the M&A process. It is tempting to assume that all NDAs are boilerplate, but making any mistake at the stages of negotiating and signing an NDA can negatively impact the M&A process
Boilerplates are easily overlooked and neglected in M&A agreements as they typically cover the boring stuff. Most parties assume boilerplates are standard and innocuous, which is not true.
Le nouveau Code des sociétés et des associations (CSA) a ouvert des portes en matière de gouvernance des sociétés à responsabilité limitée.
