New law on professional fees in the City of Buenos Aires

On November 27, 2014 Law No. 5,134, which regulates lawyers’ and solicitors’ fees who work in the City of Buenos Aires (hereafter the “Law”), was published in the Official Gazette. The Law, which was promoted by Jorge Rizzo and Daniel Lipovetsky from the City of Buenos Aires’s Bar Association (“CBABA”), was approved in a special […]

Javier CanosaPartner, Canosa Abogados

Sports Law Update

New Belgian Agent Rules Following the New FIFA Rules on Intermediaries The Van Snick Case Revisited Player Release Rule Challenged by German Court Liability for Supporters’ Actions (bis) Anderlecht Chastised over Suing the Parents of a Minor Player Limited Scope of Application of Tax Circulars on Tax-Free Cost Allowances for Volunteers Click here to read […]

Lieven PeetersPartner, ALTIUS

Deadline for commercial property owners to opt out of energy performance data being publicly disclosed – Field Fisher LLP

The Government has issued a notice of its intention to release approximately 723,000 records comprised of data from non-domestic Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Display Energy Certificates.  The disclosure is in response to a request made under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. The records will be published online by property address. This means that the […]

ALTIUS Banking & Finance law update

New Belgian law on security interests over movable goods – entry into force delayed Professionals dealing with secured lending in Belgium have been looking forward for some time to the new Belgian law of 11 July 2013 on security interests over movable goods.The Law of 11 July 2013 was published in the Belgian State Gazette […]

Lieven PeetersPartner, ALTIUS

Sports Law Update November 2014 – Altius

In this edition we deal with the following topics:– Liability for Supporters’ Actions– The Kanu Case Revisited: Legal Challenge to the Current Football Transfer System?– Criminal Prosecution for Murky Football Transfer Dealings?– Concussion Protocol– Sochaux’s Attempt to Re-join Ligue 1 Fails   To read in full please click the link below: Sports Law Update Altius

Lieven PeetersPartner, ALTIUS

Introduction to new Belgium Member

We are delighted to introduce Steven De Schrijver, partner of Lorenz. Steven has joined International Law Referral as our exclusive IT Law member in Belgium. Lorenz is an international law firm with offices in Brussels, Bishkek and Geneva. It has a growing team of highly-qualified lawyers with broad experience in handling transactions, resolving disputes and […]

Steven De SchrijverPartner, Astrea

Astrea-partner Steven De Schrijver wins global Information Technology Lawyer of the Year Award

Steven De Schrijver (http://whoswholegal.com/profiles/45489/0/de-schrijver/steven-deschrijver/) from the Belgian firm Astrea (www.astrealaw.be) was recognised by Who’s Who Legal as the Information Technology Lawyer of the Year in its awards ceremony in New York. He “sets the standard” according to one source, andis “excellent” on a wide range of issues including data protection, e-commerce, licensing and outsourcing. He is […]

Steven De SchrijverPartner, Astrea

Astrea Law Firm Expands its Capabilities with the arrival of a Banking & Finance partner

As of April 1st, 2014, the leading law firm Astrea has significantly expanded its capabilities with the arrival of new partner Dieter Veestraeten, who previously worked at Loyens & Loeff. The arrival of Dieter strengthens Astrea’s ability to handle complex and cross-border financial transactions for domestic and foreign clients. Dieter will join the Corporate & Finance […]

Steven De SchrijverPartner, Astrea