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Liberius welcomes Dr. Jan-Henning Strunz as new partner

Liberius is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jan-Henning Strunz as partner, further expanding the firm’s cross-border capabilities and its reach in the German and Belgian…

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A new owner for LexGO

After nearly two decades as the market leader in legal job postings and more than 10 years under the leadership of Hugo De Maertelaere, LexGO is starting a new chapter. We are prou…

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M&A Lawyer Aubry Daerden Joins Crowell & Moring in Brussels

Aubry Daerden has joined Crowell & Moring’s Brussels office as a partner in the Corporate Group, expanding the firm’s capability to represent clients on complex Belgian and EU …

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13/11/25
Voorstel van decreet: MER-screening overgeheveld naar hogere…

Lokale besturen staan voor een dilemma: zij willen investeren in publieke b…

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13/11/25
Stikstof en verduurzamingsactiviteiten: wordt verduurzamen b…

De regering wil verduurzaming uitsluiten van de vergunningplicht voor stiks…

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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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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.

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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 …

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Supreme Court of France – Ecological damage.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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 …

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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 …

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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Government Makes Progress on Planned New Commercial Code

On 21 September 2012, the Council of Ministers approved a draft bill regarding the safety of products and services (the Draft Bill). The Draft Bill sh…

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VENNOOTSCHAPSRECHT : BESTUURDERSAANSPRAKELIJKHEID NA FAILLISSEMENT

Als een onderneming failliet verklaard wordt, kan de bestuurder van een BVBA, CVBA of een NV aansprakelijk worden gesteld voor een al dan niet volledi…

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