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CMS has welcomed a new partner in its corporate and M&A practice in Brussels

CMS is pleased to announce that Philippe Hendrickx will join the Firm as a Partner as of 1 October 2024. Philippe specialises in corporate law, in particular mergers and acquisitio…

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Monard strengthens its Insolvency and Restructuring team

Monard law welcomes a new member to its Insolvency and Restructuring team. Jente Dengler has joined the firm as of October 1, 2024.

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Changement important concernant l’assujettissement à la loi anti-blanchiment des avocats qui ex…

Le Bâtonnier de l’Ordre néerlandais du Barreau de Bruxelles a récemment interrogé la CTIF sur l’éventuel assujettissement d’un avocat qui agit, pour une personne protégée, via un m…

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06/12/24
Directors can be held personally liable

Zoals in het eerste gedeelte van onze artikelenreeks over de afschaffing va…

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18/10/24
Private Equity Side Letters – Harmless Paper or Silent Power…

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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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La nouvelle gouvernance des SRL en dix questions

Le nouveau Code des sociétés et des associations (CSA) a ouvert des portes en matière de gouvernance des sociétés à responsabilité limitée.

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Investment Funds in Belgium: choose the right type!

An investment fund is an undertaking which (i) does not have a general commercial or industrial purpose, (ii) pools together capital raised from its i…

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Conditions Subsequent - Underestimated Dealbreakers

In these times of uncertainty, parties are increasingly stipulating more conditions in transaction documentation. Conditions subsequent have the oppos…

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Private Equity Funds in Belgium: the Case of the Private Privak/Pricaf Privée

Private equity funds, or so called Private Privaks/Pricafs Privées, have gained enormous popularity in Belgium during the last couple of years. T…

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Successfully Tapping into Today’s Sellers’ Market

The current M&A market - except for some hard-hit sectors - is bullish with a strong sellers’ market. There’s certainly an impressive uptick in de…

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Steering from the backseat

Investors who wish to control a company usually do so by exerting their authority over the directors whom the general meeting (GM) appointed upon the …

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The four facets of the European Commission’s proposal for a(n) AML/CFT package

On 20 July 2021 the European Commission published the long-awaited package of legislative proposals, in implementation of the Commission Action Plan o…

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New rules on pre-marketing of funds in Belgium

Alternative investment fund managers (“AIFMs”) that wish to examine to what extent investors are open to a certain investment idea or investment strat…

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Belgian Ultimate Beneficial Owner Register: deadline for uploading supporting documents expires August 31, 202…

All Belgian companies, foundations, non-profit organizations, fiduciaries and trusts must submit information about their ultimate beneficial owners to…

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Belgian Ultimate Beneficial Owner Register - Deadline

Belgian Ultimate Beneficial Owner Register: Deadline for Uploading Supporting Documents Expires August 31, 2021

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Phishing: the bank is liable

"Phishing cost Belgians 34 million euros", "FPS Finance warns for fraudulent mails: 'Do not react'", "Test Aankoop/Test Achat also warns for phishing …

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UBO Register: Reminder of the formalities to be completed before 31 August 2021

The Royal Decree on the operating modalities of the UBO register (amended on 23 September 2020) requires information providers (i.e. companies, associ…

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Opgepast, de Kamer voor Ondernemingen in Moeilijkheden kijkt toe!

Ook de Belgische economie blijft niet ongespaard door de Covid-19 crisis. De verwachting is dat in 2021 en 2022 nog meer ondernemingen met financiële …

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UBO - Naderende deadline voor het registreren van aanvullende informatie

Krachtens het koninklijk besluit van 23 september 2020 moeten de entiteiten die verplicht zijn hun uiteindelijke begunstigden (Ultimate Beneficial Own…

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The Digital Incorporation and Mandate Registration of Legal Entities

The Law of 12 July 2021 introduces two novelties regarding the use of digital instruments in the Belgian legal landscape. 

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Kan een AGB de fiscale voordelen van een “kleine vennootschap” genieten?

Kleine vennootschappen genieten in de vennootschapsbelasting enkele fiscale voordelen. Hoewel talrijke autonome gemeentebedrijven voldoen aan de mater…

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Insolvency: Cash Is king: New Rules Against Late Payment

Late payment puts a substantial dent in companies’ cash flow and, ultimately, their continuity. In recent years, payment behavior between businesses (…

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Silence isn't always golden for buyers in M&A deals

M&A transactions are all about risk allocation between the buyer and the seller. Pro-sandbagging and anti-sandbagging clauses can seriously impact…

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Further reliance on financial intermediaries to prevent tax abuse

Earlier this week, the Act of 2 June 2021 providing for various financial provisions relating to the combat against fraud has entered into force. This…

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De gerechtelijke ontbinding van uw vennootschap vermijden? Leg dan tijdig uw jaarrekening neer

De jaarrekening neerleggen is een van de belangrijkste wettelijke verplichtingen van vennootschappen. Meer nog, bij niet (tijdige) neerlegging komt de…

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