Analysis Although the resale right of the author of a work of art has existed in Belgium since 1921, it was only harmonized in 2001 by a Directive. This Directive obliged each Member State to implement a scheme for the exercise of that resale right. The twentieth anniversary of this Directive is therefore the ideal moment […]
By now, it is dawning on everyone (even the British) that the Brexit will involve a lot more (legal) questions and (legal) problems than was anticipated. In addition to the economic questions and uncertainty, legal uncertainty is also increasing in commercial relations, particularly in the area of private international law. We will brush up on […]
The past year has witnessed a huge remote working experiment for many of the world’s businesses and their employees as a result of Covid-19. And, for many, these new working practices have become hugely complex depending on where in the world business owners and employees have suddenly found themselves. Almost overnight, people are in uncertain […]
Koen De Puydt heads the Real Estate law and public law department and is responsible for all real estate/ construction law and intellectual property matters. Koen De Puydt graduated in 1998 with a degree in Communication Sciences (VUB), while he worked for the independent music magazine RifRaf as a journalist. After his studies, he continued […]
Koen De Puydt heads the Real Estate law and public law department and is responsible for all real estate/ construction law and intellectual property matters. Koen De Puydt graduated in 1998 with a degree in Communication Sciences (VUB), while he worked for the independent music magazine RifRaf as a journalist. After his studies, he continued […]
Read moreFOREWORD BY EDITOR, ANDREW CHILVERS As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to disrupt businesses across the world, one of the biggest debates being played out is the future of property – in the city centres and suburbs; in office space, commercial and residential. Just what will the world of real estate look like at the end […]
The past year has witnessed a huge remote working experiment for many of the world’s businesses and their employees as a result of Covid-19. And, for many, these new working […]
Read moreSteven De Schrijver contributed “Ethical Purpose and Societal Benefit” chapter to the 2021 Update to Responsible AI: A Global Policy Framework published by ItechLaw Association. The update continues to fulfill the promise and potential of ITechLaw as a global association promoting networking and thought-leadership amongst leading technology lawyers worldwide. Read here the complete chapter : https://bit.ly/3q9M3jh
How the Real Estate industry will bounce back from the global pandemic As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to disrupt businesses across the world, one of the biggest debates being played […]
Read moreOur Corporate & Technology partner Steven De Schrijver contributed the Belgian chapter to Lexology GTDT : Market Intelligence – Digital Transformation volume, published by Law Business Research in December 2020. Lexology GTDT – Market Intelligence provides a unique perspective on evolving legal and regulatory landscapes in major jurisdictions around the world. Using a concise and easily comparable […]
Does Belgian law distinguish between ‘cybersecurity’, ‘data protection’ and ‘cybercrime’ ? What are the key statutory and regulatory provisions that address cyber in Belgium ? Do any cyber statutes or regulations have extraterritorial reach? Steven De Schrijver and Jan van Loon answered the questions of The Mondaq Comparative Guide to Cybersecurity which provides an overview […]
Foreward by Andrew Chilvers When the 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive was introduced into law by the UK and EU in January 2020, for many professionals it was a much needed addition to legislation that would significantly help business transparency and combat money laundering. In essence, it was good for business and for public and professional […]
