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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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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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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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Nouveau régime TVA applicable aux notaires et huissiers de justice

Depuis le 1er janvier 2012, les prestations fournies par les notaires et huissiers de justice sont soumises à la TVA au taux de 21%. Dans un document …

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The new European thresholds are published

Public procurement contract – New thresholds – European publication

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A tenderer who, acting illegally, did not secure the contract in a tender issue has to prove damages in order …

Not getting the contract – call for tenders – proof of damage

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Soil remediation is a public service contract

Public contract – Qualification ratione materiae – Soil remediation – Public service contract

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Connecting Europe: the new EU core transport network

On 19 October 2011, the Commission adopted a proposal to transform the existing patchwork of European roads, railways, airports and canals into a unif…

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European infringement proceedings against France and the UK over Channel tunnel

On 29 september, the Commission launched infringement proceedings against France and the UK over the Channel Tunnel regarding their failure to impleme…

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Update of the list of the air carriers banned in the European Union

The European Commission released the latest update of the list of airlines prohibited from flying to or from any Member States of the European Union.

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Aviation security: security scanners

The Commission adopts new rules regarding the use of security scanners at European airports.

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New package of regulations on European ports in 2013

The European Commission pursues its plan of reviewing by 2013 the legislation applicable to port activities. The future set of measures should ensure …

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Soil remediation is a public service contract

Public contract – Qualification ratione materiae – Soil remediation – Public service contract

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Last minute – Modification of the Green Certificates regime for photovoltaic systems (PV systems)

Dans le Moniteur belge de ce 8 décembre 2011, a été publié l’arrêté du 24 décembre 2011 du Gouvernement wallon modifiant l’arrêté du Gouvernement Wall…

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Declaration of general policy of Government Di Rupo: extracts (environment)

Voici les extraits significatifs de la déclaration de politique générale en matière d’environnement (les titres sont de la rédaction) :

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Declaration of general policy of Government Di Rupo: extracts (energy)

Voici les extraits significatifs de la déclaration de politique générale en matière d’énergie (les titres sont de la rédaction) :

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Declaration of general policy of Government Di Rupo: extracts (climate)

Voici les extraits significatifs de la déclaration de politique générale en matière de climat (les titres sont de la rédaction) :

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Tarifs de l’énergie : actualités

Le 24 novembre 2011, la CREG a tout d’abord publié sur son site internet les rapports des consultations menées sur les projets d’arrêtés « méthodologi…

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OGM – Conditions de suspension et d’interdictions de cession et de culture

Tirant les conséquences de l’arrêt de la Cour de Justice de l’Union européenne du 8 septembre 2011 dans les affaires jointes C - 58/10 à C - 68/10, le…

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Letter of intent, offer or call option: an important choice when starting negotiations

Depending on the circumstances, a prospective purchaser will opt for a letter of intent or an offer ; he may also try obtain a call option from the ve…

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Recent case law regarding the terms of a commercial lease

A recent decision of the Belgian Supreme Court brings to an end a controversy as to whether revision of the rent can be requested after tacit renewal …

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Large repair works provided by articles 605-606 of the Belgian Civil Code: a strict interpretation?

In een vorige editie van deze nieuwsbrief (maart 2011) werd reeds kort ingegaan op de verschillende regimes die men in huurovereenkomsten vaak terugvi…

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A low occupation percentage in a shopping centre: a hidden defect?

The Commercial Court of Brussels considered that a partially vacant shopping centre loses a great deal of its attractiveness, which constitutes a “hid…

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