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EU Connect Snippet: The EU Inc. And The Push For A Twenty-eighth Regime

The European Commission's proposal for an EU Inc. promises faster, digital incorporation and more harmonised corporate structures across Member States. But can this new framework genuinely reduce legal fragmentation and strengthen Europe's competitive position, or does it simply add another layer to an already complex corporate landscape?

Belgium Commercial

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Loyens & Loeff

EU ‘28th Regime’ Explained: A New Framework For Company Incorporation In Europe

On the 18 March 2026, the European Commission (‘the Commission’) announced a new and harmonised corporate legal regime, ‘EU Inc.’ touted as the ‘28th regime’. It is the European Union’s (‘EU’) response to fragmentation faced...

Belgium Commercial

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Mamo TCV Advocates

EU Merger Control Reimagined: Draft Guidelines Shift Approach To Scale, Dynamic Competition, And Benefits

The European Commission's draft Guidelines on merger assessment introduce a fundamental shift in how transactions are evaluated, balancing the need for European industrial strength against competition preservation.

European Union Anti-trust

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A&O Shearman

New Belgian Antitrust Guidelines On Sustainability Agreements: What You Need To Know

The Belgian Competition Authority has issued comprehensive guidelines on sustainability agreements, introducing novel mechanisms for businesses to cooperate on environmental and social objectives while navigating antitrust compliance.

Belgium Anti-trust

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A&O Shearman

Commission Opens Feedback On Simplified ESRS: What Changed And What Comes Next

European Union Commercial

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Jones Day

16 April 2026: AIFMD II Finally Takes Effect

Belgium Finance

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Altius

EU Listing Act | Key Changes To The Market Abuse Regulation

European Union Commercial

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Simont Braun

Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Advisory | Cybersecurity Resources For Boards In The U.S., UK, And EU

Worldwide Technology

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Alston & Bird

The EU's 2040 Climate Target: The Next Phase Of European Climate Governance

European Union Environment

AO

A&O Shearman

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

European Union Commercial

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Steptoe LLP

Human Rights Obligations Of Companies: International Regulation And Shifts In Focus

Belgium Government

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Stibbe

Sustainability Reporting In Europe – Understanding What's Required

Belgium Commercial

IL

Ius Laboris

New Directive For Large Companies

European Union Commercial

CE

Claeys & Engels

Nieuwe CS3D-richtlijn Voor Grote Ondernemingen

Belgium Commercial

CE

Claeys & Engels

European M&A Maintains Momentum Amid Broader Market Uncertainty

European Union Commercial

AO

A&O Shearman

Immigration And Global Mobility Update No. 47, May 2026

Worldwide Immigration

IL

Ius Laboris

Hervormingen van het arbeidsrecht in België: flexibiliteit bij indiensttreding en beëindiging

Belgium Employment

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Loyens & Loeff

Extreme Heat At Work: When Can Employees Refuse To Work?

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Countdown To The New EU Packaging And Packaging Waste Regulation: Compliance Considerations

European Union Environment

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Nouvelle Directive CS3D Pour Les Grandes Entreprises

La directive 2024/1760 UE du Parlement européen et du Conseil du 13 juin 2024...

Belgium Commercial

CE

Claeys & Engels

EU Publishes Supply Chain Due Diligence Directive

The EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (often referred to as ‘CS3D') was published in the Official Journal on 5 July 2024...

Belgium Commercial

IL

Ius Laboris

Ecocide Crime In The New Belgian Criminal Code: Understanding Scope And Context

The crime of Ecocide is one of the major new features of the revised Belgian Criminal code. It is a strong signal, reflecting the Belgian legislator's concern for the environment. However, the scope

Belgium Criminal

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Loyens & Loeff

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

Op 1 juli 2024 is de wet tot invoering van Boek 6 van het Nieuw Burgerlijk Wetboek verschenen in het Belgisch Staatsblad. Dit boek bevat de nieuwe regels omtrent buitencontractuele...

Belgium Commercial

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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

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Claeys & Engels

Proposed Reforms For Belgian Listed Companies Regarding The Shareholders' Right To Oppose The Transfer Of Their Company's Key Assets And Governance

Belgium Commercial

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Simont Braun

CSDDD: Challenges And Opportunities For Business Partners Of In-scope Companies

Belgium Environment

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Fieldfisher

Sustainability Agreements And Competition Law (Video)

Belgium Anti-trust

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Norton Rose Fulbright

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

Belgium Commercial

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Claeys & Engels

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

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Claeys & Engels

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

Belgium Commercial

CE

Claeys & Engels

De-Risking The Greenwashing Risk. 10 Questions And Answers

Belgium Environment

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Liedekerke

FinReg Monitoring - February 2023

Belgium Finance

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Liedekerke

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

Le 1er février 2024, le projet de loi introduisant le Livre 6 du nouveau Code civil a été approuvé par la Chambre. Ce livre contient les nouvelles règles sur la responsabilité extracontractuelle...

Belgium Commercial

CE

Claeys & Engels

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

Op 1 februari 2024 werd het wetsontwerp tot invoering van Boek 6 van het Nieuw Burgerlijk Wetboek goedgekeurd in de Kamer.

Belgium Commercial

CE

Claeys & Engels

De-Risking The Greenwashing Risk. 10 Questions And Answers

Understanding greenwashing is not just about mitigating your liability risks. It is the key challenge in getting ESG right in the years to come.

Belgium Environment

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Liedekerke

FinReg Monitoring - February 2023

Please find attached the monitoring report for the period 1 February 2023 to 27 February 2023.

Belgium Finance

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Liedekerke

The New MiFID2 Suitability Regime. A Practical Checklist In 10 Questions.

Belgium Commercial

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Liedekerke

New Sustainability Reporting In The EU

The Directive will apply to a wider range of organisations than before and will require organisations to report not just on how ESG factors impact the organisation, but also on the external...

Worldwide Commercial

IL

Ius Laboris

How ‘ESG' Is Your HR Practice?

In the past, large corporations could largely go about their business, creating profit and satisfying their shareholders, unhindered, but in today's world, businesses are being buffeted by world events...

Worldwide Commercial

IL

Ius Laboris

Sustainable Due Diligence Requirements: A New EU Proposal

The European Union is moving forward with plans to implement rules on sustainable corporate governance...

European Union Commercial

IL

Ius Laboris

Shareholder Rights Directive II: The Belgian Perspective

On April 16, 2020, Belgium adopted the law transposing the Shareholder Rights Directive II ("SRD II Law"), almost one year after the ultimate transposition deadline of the directive.

Belgium Commercial

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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Emergency Equity Raises – Practical Guide For Belgian Companies

Belgium Commercial

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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

The EU Shareholder Rights Directive: The Implications For Executive Compensation In Belgium And Luxembourg

European Union Commercial

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CGLytics

Des Evolutions Et Des Nouveautés Concernant Les Administrateurs

Belgium Commercial

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Fieldfisher

Piercing Corporate Veil: Directors Personally And Fully Liable For Unpaid Corporate Withholding Taxes While Bankruptcy Procedures Not Yet Final

Belgium Commercial

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Van Bael & Bellis

New FSMA Recommendations For Belgian Listed Companies: Calling General Meetings Of Shareholders

European Union Commercial

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NautaDutilh

Significant Developments In Belgium: Implementation Of Shareholders' Rights Directive And Debates On Executive Remuneration And Gender Equality On Corporate Boards

Belgium Commercial

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NautaDutilh

CRD III And Remuneration: What Are The Issues And How To Deal With It?

Belgium Finance

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Liedekerke

Limits On So-Called "Golden Parachutes" In The New Corporate Governance Code

Belgium Commercial

CE

Claeys & Engels

The European Commission Publishes its Action Plan on Modernizing European Company Law & Enhancing Corporate Governance in Response to Enron, Ahold, and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Belgium Anti-trust

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

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Arthur Cox

Eyes On ESG: DNSH And PAI (Video)

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Arendt & Medernach

Why You Should be Concerned by SFDR, as Your Funds Are Not ESG? (Video)

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Wildgen

Owner Managed Businesses Webinar (Video)

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Grant Thornton

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