IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Wouter Den Haerynck of elegis. Wouter has joined IR as our exclusive Maritime Law Member in Belgium. The renowned experts forming the association all share the same ambition to provide personalized quality service, the same passion for business, the same motivation to exercise […]
Starting with May 2018, a new regulation on data protection will come into force and replace the current Data Protection Directive (95/46/EC). One change that comes with the new regulation is the requirement for data protection by design and by default. This can help reduce the risks identified in each stage of the development of […]
This article was written on the day when billions of people across theglobe stopped to look back at the terrorist attacks of September11, 2001, on the 15th anniversary of the attack on New York. One ofthe many lessons that were learned following the tragic events of9/11 was that terrorism is entirely dependent on having a […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Pierre Degouis of GDD Avocats. Pierre has joined IR as our exclusive Employment Law (Corporate) Member in Belgium. The firm Gaillard, Delwiche & Degouis has been founded in 2013. The firm mainly offers advice in employment law, family lawn, real estate and tutorship. […]
You probably hit the ground running when expanding overseas, rather than worry about the small stuff; and focus on delivering to your customers. So, how should you handle company incorporation, HR, payroll, accountancy and tax obligations? It would be wonderful if there was a “one size fits all” approach when you expand overseas but unfortunately, […]
Belgium: Technology M&A Focus: Leading Belgium-based law firm Astrea summarises the headlines driving deals in the technology space in Belgium By Steven De Schrijver , Partner, Astrea Full Article
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Simont Braun’s Digital Finance Team has published a newsletter on Third Party Payment Service Providers, their characteristics and the different aspects of data protection. The real question is whether banks will evolve to the mere infranstructure of the payment industry Please find the the full article on: http://www.simontbraun.eu/images/SB_Digital_Finance_News_-_Third_Party_Payment_Service_Providers_April_2016.pdf
Corporate/M&A partner Steven De Schrijver and senior associate Jeroen Mues have published an article entitled “M&A in Belgium – Current Trends and Outlook” in the Global Mergers & Acquisitions Guide 2016, an ALM publication which provides expert analysis and updates from some of the leading law firms in jurisdictions across the globe, providing key insights on […]
In the appeal proceedings initiated by the owners and charterer of the ms. “Flinterstar” against the decision of 8 December 2015 of the president of the Bruges commercial court, the Ghent Court of Appeal passed a judgment favorable to Astrea’s principals, the Belgian federal government, on 22 February 2016. The Court of Appeal confirms the […]
The accounting qualification of a leasing transaction is important to determine the applicable accounting reporting. For accounting purposes the (financial) lease is quoted on the assets side of the balance sheet. All other transactions such as rent and operational lease, which do not meet the conditions for financial leasing, are for accounting purposes treated as […]
Our “HR Law Focus” newsletter is issued each time we see new legislation or case law that we believe might be important for your business. Furthermore as we do every half-year, we are hosting an HR Law lunch seminar (French/Dutch) at our Brussels office. On Tuesday 26 January from noon till 2.30pm we will delve […]