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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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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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Impact of Coronavirus on Belgian companies’ annual general meetings

Belgian authorities, like some of their European counterparts, have taken extreme measures to fight the spread of Covid-19, including restrictions on …

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Belgian M&A in times of COVID-19 – How to mitigate uncertainty and unexpected delays?

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has created unprecedented and unseen challenges for M&A markets. The crisis abruptly interfered with virtually…

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Rol en verplichtingen van bestuurders in het kader van de COVID-19-uitbraak: enkele inzichten

De uitbraak van het coronavirus laat zich voelen op verscheidene vlakken van het ondernemingswezen en oefent ook druk uit op het bestuur van vennootsc…

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Covid-19 & Banks: Emergency Response and Sound Management

The health crisis caused by Covid-19 and the economic and social consequences it has for banks oblige these financial institutions to inform their reg…

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COVID-19: organiseren van vergaderingen van de aandeelhouders en de raad van bestuur in tijden van social dist…

De verspreiding van het Coronavirus heeft overheden wereldwijd aangezet tot verregaande maatregelen, waarbij sociale bijeenkomsten niet langer toegela…

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Covid-19 : Quels recours face aux difficultés de trésorerie ?

Les mesures de confinement prises dans le cadre de la lutte contre la propagation du COVID-19 soulèvent d’importantes incertitudes notamment pour la p…

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COVID-19: Belgian banking support plan for consumers and enterprises

Pursuant to an agreement between the Belgian Federal State, the National Bank of Belgium and the financial sector (represented by Febelfin), Belgian f…

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Coronavirus Insolvency: Monitor the risks

Be aware of the increased risk of default by debtors. With the spread of the virus, there is a heightened risk of financial difficulties leading to de…

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Corona crisis and discontinuity of businesses

The authorities have taken several measures to support businesses and employment, under the pressure of the corona crisis. Measures in relation to tax…

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COVID-19: Can Directors’ and Shareholders’ Meetings Be Held Remotely in Belgium?

With the spread of COVID-19, governments and companies everywhere are faced with hitherto unseen challenges. Measures are being taken everywhere to co…

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COVID-19 and its repercussions on existing contracts: can you invoke force majeure?

On 12 March 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) categorized the outbreak of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) as a pandemic. The impact of the virus on soc…

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Impact of COVID-19 on M&A transactions

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to headline the global news, with stock markets suffering severe hits and governments implementing draconic me…

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Het sociaal statuut van de bestuurder onder het WVV: gewijzigd of niet?

Vanaf 1 januari 2020 moeten de reeds bestaande vennootschappen en verenigingen hun statuten in overeenstemming brengen met de bepalingen van het WVV, …

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Het WVV: de fiscale impact

De invoering van het nieuwe Wetboek van Vennootschappen en Verenigingen heeft een grote impact gehad op het Belgisch vennootschapsrecht. De fiscale we…

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Dirigeant de société : fini le RCD !?

Clap de fin pour le règlement collectif de dettes pour les dirigeants de société ? C’est en tout cas en ce sens que ce sont récemment pronon…

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Geen ontkomen meer aan het WVV!

Het is zover: sinds 1 januari 2020 is het Wetboek van Vennootschappen en Verenigingen (“WVV”) algemeen van toepassing op alle vennootschappen en veren…

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What is the impact of the new Belgian Code for Companies and Associations on family owned businesses and succe…

Under the former Belgian Companies Code (BCC), a director of an NV / SA could be dismissed at any time by the shareholders, with immediate effect and …

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Most commonly used unregulated real estate investment vehicles in Belgium

On 1 January 2020, the mandatory provisions of the Code for Companies and Associations or "BCAC" entered into force. This article provides an overview…

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What’s the latest on standard contractual clauses for international data transfers?

On 19 December 2019, Advocate General at the Court of Justice Saugmandsgaard Øe confirmed the validity of the standard contractual clauses for the int…

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Code of Companies and Associations: What changes on 1 January 2020?

Since May 2019, Belgium prides itself on a modern Code of Companies and Associations (CCA). The legislature provided for a gradual entry into force of…

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