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Simont Braun Welcomes Maïka Bernaerts as counsel, Enhancing Corporate M&A Expertise

Simont Braun, a leading Belgian independent law firm based in Brussels, is pleased to announce the arrival of Maïka Bernaerts as counsel in the Corporate M&A department.

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Ne manquez pas les Universités d'été d'AVOCATS.BE – Inscrivez-vous aujourd'hui

Nous sommes ravis de constater votre enthousiasme pour la 8ème édition des Universités d’été qui aura lieu les 20 et 21 août 2024 au magnifique Château-ferme de Courrière. Avec déj…

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New counsel at ebl-redsky

ebl redsky appoints Thomas Sion as Counsel.

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Updated Thresholds for qualification as Small or Micro-Under…

Small and micro-undertakings benefit from several exemptions. To be classif…

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The Belgian FDI screening mechanism marks its first year

One year after the introduction of Belgium's foreign direct investment (FDI…

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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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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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​Opfrissing hervorming vennootschapsbelasting: maatregelen van toepassing vanaf 2020

In wat volgt bezorgen wij u bij wijze van opfrissing een kort overzicht van de voornaamste maatregelen die door de hervorming van de vennootschapsbela…

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Que faire si vos statuts n'ont pas encore été modifiés ?

La loi du 23 mars 2019 a introduit le Code des sociétés et des associations (« CSA »). Le CSA est déjà applicable à toutes les sociétés, associations …

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PSDII: migration to SCA by 31 December 2020

On 16 October 2019, the European Banking Authority (EBA) issued an Opinion concerning one of the most important features of the Payment Services Direc…

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CJ rules that limitations to the Belgian notional interest deduction regarding exempt foreign permanent establ…

On 17 October 2019, the CJ issued its judgment in case Argenta Spaarbank (C-459/18). The case deals with the calculation of the notional interest dedu…

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A further step in the digitalisation of company law

Directive 2019/1151, the most recent European company law directive, entered into force on 31 July 2019. With this directive, the EU is taking further…

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Saisissez plus facilement un compte bancaire dans toute l’UE !

A l’heure actuelle, lorsque l’on souhaite effectuer une saisie sans connaître la banque auprès de laquelle le débiteur a ouvert un compte, e…

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