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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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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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Calculation of the Majority at Partner and Shareholder Meetings

Calculation of the majority at partner and shareholder meetings is not always easy. Fortunately, the Code of Companies and Associations (CCA) has clar…

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How Silent Is the Silent Partnership

The silent partnership does not exist as a distinct corporate form in the new Code of Companies and Associations (CCA). This type of entity is now a v…

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“Staakt het vuren verlengd – moratorium op faillissementen en uitvoeringsmaatregelen nog minstens tot 17 juni …

Op 24 april 2020 trad een moratorium op uitvoeringsmaatregelen vanwege schuldeisers en faillietverklaring of gerechtelijke ontbinding in wer…

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Holding board meetings by video conference or teleconference

The Code of Companies and Associations (CCA) does not mention the possibility to hold board meetings by video conference or teleconference. Traditiona…

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First Significant Amendments to the Code of Companies and Associations (CCA)

The Act of 28 April 2020 (the "Act") amends the CCA in order to align it to the requirements of the Shareholder Rights Directive (see the newslet…

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Covid-19 – New temporary protective measures for enterprises in difficulty

The Federal Government has adopted new protective measures for enterprises affected by the COVID-19 crisis in the Royal Decree n°15 of 24 April 2020 (…

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Update on B2B loan payment deferral and unilateral termination

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Royal Decree number 15: Covid-19 crisis and suspension of execution

On the 24 April 2020, the Royal Decree number 15, regarding the temporary suspension in favour of undertakings of executive measures and other measure…

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Covid-19: Un sursis temporaire de paiement pour les entreprises en difficulté

Dans le cadre de ses pouvoirs spéciaux, le gouvernement a pris un Arrêté royal n°15 instituant un sursis temporaire de paiement pour les ent…

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Een algemene opschorting voor ondernemingen die getroffen zijn door de COVID-19-crisis

Vandaag, 24 april 2020, verscheen in het Belgisch Staatsblad het Koninklijk Besluit nummer 15 betreffende de tijdelijke opschorting ten voordele …

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Covid-19: Duties and liabilities of directors in times of crisis

The health crisis we are experiencing and the restrictive measures adopted to limit its spread are and will be deeply affecting businesses. With all t…

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COVID-19: Exceptional measures facilitating the functioning of corporate bodies in Belgium

Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of corporate entities are facing difficulty to organise their ordinary shareholders meetings…

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Impact of the corona crisis on the legality of dividends

The corona crisis is putting the financial position of numerous companies under severe pressure. As a result, many companies are cancelling their plan…

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Versoepelde regels voor algemene vergaderingen tijdens COVID-19-crisis

COVID-19 stuurt de organisatie van jaarvergaderingen flink in de war. Gelet op de dwingende veiligheidsmaatregelen is het zo goed als onmogelijk om fy…

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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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