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An Introduction To Corporate/M&A

Although its anticipated level of activity slowed down, the Belgian economy has proved to be more resilient than expected with GDP growth of 1.3% in 2023 thanks to robust private consumption...

Belgium Commercial

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Retail Promotions & Pricing: Legal Essentials For Retailers | Part 6 – Coupons And Vouchers: Don't Forget The Mandatory Information

Promotions and price reductions are powerful tools in the retail sector, and are subject to legal regulations. From sales and liquidation sales to special offers, coupons, contests and price comparisons, retailers must strike a balance between effective marketing and legal compliance.

Belgium Commercial

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Altius

Retail Promotions & Pricing: Legal Essentials For Retailers | Part 5 – Promotional Contests: How To Organise Them Without Legal Risks

legal compliance. In this blog series, we explore key legal principles to help navigate promotional strategies as well as the main pitfalls.

Belgium Commercial

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Altius

The Abolition Of Directors' "Quasi-Immunity" By Book 6 Looked At In The Light Of The Belgian B2B Contractual Terms Legislation

The new Book 6 of the Belgian Civil Code brought about the abolition of the "quasi-immunity" from direct liability for auxiliaries (such as directors and subcontractors).

Belgium Commercial

CM

Crowell & Moring LLP

The EU 'Stops The Clock' On The CSRD: What You Need To Know

European Union Commercial

IL

Ius Laboris

The EU 'Stop-the-clock' Directive: Consequences For The CSRD And CS3D

European Union Commercial

VO

Van Olmen & Wynant

Retail Promotions & Pricing: Legal Essentials For Retailers | Part 3 – Liquidation Sales: When And How To Legally Conduct Them

Belgium Commercial

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Altius

EU CSRD: Which Countries Have Implemented?

European Union Commercial

IL

Ius Laboris

Workers In The Value Chain: How Can We Help?

Worldwide Commercial

IL

Ius Laboris

2024: Doing Business In Belgium

Belgium Commercial

WL

World Law Group

The Omnibus Package: What Could It Mean For The CSRD?

European Union Commercial

IL

Ius Laboris

CSRD Implementation In Belgium: Key Changes And Omnibus Effects

European Union Commercial

LL

Loyens & Loeff

EU Commission Launches Omnibus I Package To Relax ESG-Rules

European Union Commercial

VO

Van Olmen & Wynant

EU Commission Publishes Omnibus Directive: What You Need To Know About The Latest EU Regulatory Changes

European Union Commercial

SJ

Steptoe LLP

Towards A Smarter EU Foreign Investment Screening Mechanism

Belgium Government

LL

Loyens & Loeff

New Rules, New Routes: Key Trends In Global Mobility

Worldwide Immigration

IL

Ius Laboris

Retail Promotions & Pricing: Legal Essentials For Retailers | Part 6 – Coupons And Vouchers: Don't Forget The Mandatory Information

Belgium Commercial

A

Altius

Trends In Life Sciences M&A: Cybersecurity And AI Take Center Stage

Belgium Technology

LL

Loyens & Loeff

ECJ Clarifies Requirements For Bans On Active Sales In Exclusive Distribution

Belgium Anti-trust

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Oppenhoff

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An Introduction To Corporate/M&A

Although its anticipated level of activity slowed down, the Belgian economy has proved to be more resilient than expected with GDP growth of 1.3% in 2023 thanks to robust private consumption...

Belgium Commercial

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Brussels Regulatory Brief: April 2025

On 1 April 2024, both the European Commission (the Commission) and the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) fined major car manufacturers and trade associations for participating in a 15-year long cartel concerning end-of-life vehicle recycling.

Belgium Anti-trust

KG

K&L Gates LLP

The Belgian Competition Authority Steps Up Its Merger Control And Cartel Enforcement Activities

The Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) is now actively reviewing transactions that fall below Belgian merger notification thresholds...

Belgium Anti-trust

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Protecting Data And Avoiding Pitfalls With AI Assets During M&A

Belgium Technology

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Alston & Bird

2024: Doing Business In Belgium

Belgium Commercial

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World Law Group

Debt-Leveraged Equity Distributions: Recent Case Law Favours Taxpayers

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Loyens & Loeff

EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation: European Commission Launches Consultation On Guidelines

European Union Anti-trust

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Jones Day

Brussels À Jour: A Competitiveness Compass And Clean Industrial Deal For The EU

European Union Anti-trust

HM

Hengeler Mueller

Belgium Committed To Strong Tax Incentives For Innovation And R&D

OC

Osborne Clarke

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Compliance

Goodwin Antitrust & Regulatory Shorts: 10 Key Takeaways From The European Commission's Recent DMA Decisions Against Apple And Meta

On 23 April 2025, the European Commission (the Commission) imposed its first ever fines under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Apple and Meta were fined for failing to comply with their respective obligations under the DMA...

European Union Anti-trust

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Lourdes amendes contre Apple et Meta au titre du DMA

Bruxelles a franchi une étape décisive dans l'application du Digital Markets Act (DMA) en annonçant ses premières sanctions financières dans le cadre de ce règlement. Malgré un climat diplomatique tendu avec Washington...

Belgium Anti-trust

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Haas Avocats

Sustainability Reporting In Europe: How Can We Help Your HR Team?

As an alliance of the best HR law firms in one global group, we are well-placed to assist employers, and specifically HR managers...

Worldwide Law Practice

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Ius Laboris

CSRD Implementation In Belgium: Key Changes And Omnibus Effects

European Union Commercial

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Loyens & Loeff

Companies Will Need To Prepare For Belgium's New Private Investigation Act

Belgium Commercial

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Osborne Clarke

Energy Companies Impacted By EU Sustainability Regulation CS3D – A Compliance Checklist

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Mayer Brown

Are You, And Your Supply Chain, Ready For The Deforestation Regulation?

European Union Commercial

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Navigating The Landscape Of Cross-Border Remote Work: Social Security Cost Implications And Compliance

Worldwide Immigration

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Fragomen

The NIS2 Directive Is On The Edge Of Enforcement: What Now For EU/US Companies?

Worldwide Technology

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Crowell & Moring LLP

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Corporate and Company Law

An Introduction To Corporate/M&A

Although its anticipated level of activity slowed down, the Belgian economy has proved to be more resilient than expected with GDP growth of 1.3% in 2023 thanks to robust private consumption...

Belgium Commercial

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Retail Promotions & Pricing: Legal Essentials For Retailers | Part 6 – Coupons And Vouchers: Don't Forget The Mandatory Information

Promotions and price reductions are powerful tools in the retail sector, and are subject to legal regulations. From sales and liquidation sales to special offers, coupons, contests and price comparisons, retailers must strike a balance between effective marketing and legal compliance.

Belgium Commercial

A

Altius

ECJ Clarifies Requirements For Bans On Active Sales In Exclusive Distribution

In its judgement of 8 May 2025 (ECJ, judgement of 8 May 2025, C-581/23), the European Court of Justice specified key requirements for the admissibility under antitrust law of sales bans in the context...

Belgium Anti-trust

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Oppenhoff

Goodwin Antitrust & Regulatory Shorts: 10 Key Takeaways From The European Commission's Recent DMA Decisions Against Apple And Meta

European Union Anti-trust

GP

Goodwin Procter LLP

CJEU In Beevers Cheese Dispute Rules That Suppliers Must Actively Protect Exclusive Distributors

Belgium Anti-trust

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Osborne Clarke

First Phase Of Belgian Tax Reform Submitted To Parliament

LL

Loyens & Loeff

The Abolition Of Directors' "Quasi-Immunity" By Book 6 Looked At In The Light Of The Belgian B2B Contractual Terms Legislation

Belgium Commercial

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Country Classification, Updated FAQ And Guidance, Draft Delegated Regulation: EUDR Compliance Made Easier?

European Union International

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Mayer Brown

EU Funding For SMEs When Registering Their Industrial Property Rights

European Union IP

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Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

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Directors and Officers

The Abolition Of Directors' "Quasi-Immunity" By Book 6 Looked At In The Light Of The Belgian B2B Contractual Terms Legislation

The new Book 6 of the Belgian Civil Code brought about the abolition of the "quasi-immunity" from direct liability for auxiliaries (such as directors and subcontractors).

Belgium Commercial

CM

Crowell & Moring LLP

EU Directive On Women On Boards: Which Countries Have Implemented?

The Gender Balance on Corporate Boards Directive (known as the 'Women on Boards' directive) entered into application at the end of 2024, aiming for a more balanced gender representation on the boards of listed companies...

European Union Commercial

IL

Ius Laboris

Directors Beware: How To Navigate Belgium's Latest Tort Liability Changes

The Situation: Tort liability rules for directors in Belgium changed significantly following the recent publication of a new Book 6 of the Civil Code. The new rules will enter into force on January 1, 2025.

Belgium Commercial

JD

Jones Day

New Criminal Code : What Is The Risk Of Criminal Participation For Directors?

Belgium Commercial

LL

Loyens & Loeff

UPDATE - Nieuwe wetgeving buitencontractuele aansprakelijkheid - Bestuurders en werknemers kunnen sneller door derden aangesproken worden voor hun persoonlijke fouten

Belgium Commercial

CE

Claeys & Engels

UPDATE - New Legislation On Extra-contractual Liability - Directors And Employees Can Be Held Liable More Quickly By Third Parties For Their Personal Mistakes

Belgium Commercial

CE

Claeys & Engels

UPDATE - Nouvelle législation sur la responsabilité extracontractuelle - Les administrateurs et les travailleurs peuvent être plus rapidement tenus pour responsables envers des tiers en raison de leurs fautes personnelles

Belgium Commercial

CE

Claeys & Engels

The New Penal Code: Innovations And Increased Risks For Companies And Directors

Belgium Commercial

VSAdvocates

Het Nieuwe Strafwetboek: Vernieuwingen En Verhoogde Risico's Voor Ondernemingen En Bestuurders

Belgium Commercial

VSAdvocates

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

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Qivive Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH

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Poelmann van den Broek

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