Global M&A Guide 2015 – Belgian Chapter: Technology M&A Focus

Leading Belgium-based law firm Astrea summarizes the headlines driving deals in the technology space in Belgium As global deal figures show, technology-related M&A is on the up. Steven De Schrijver, M&A and technology partner at Astrea, discusses the current pitfalls and windfalls awaiting investors into Belgium’s technology space.  Astrea is a leading independent Belgian law […]

Steven De SchrijverPartner, Astrea

Mirkwood Evans Vincent joins IR as the exclusive TMT Member in England

International Referral, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Katherine Evans of Mirkwood Evans Vincent. Katherine has joined IR as our exclusive TMT Member in England. Katherine heads up the firm’s Telecommunicatio​ns and Business Technology​​ Law Group and is the Mirkwood Evans Vincent Senior Partner. They specialise in advising clients in the telecommunications […]

Katherine EvansSenior Partner, Mirkwood Evans Vincent

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

Electronic system for Social Security notifications launched

New regulations regarding the implementation of electronic Social Security notifications and communications went into effect on April 1, 2013. This is a revolutionary change as regards the notification system for proceedings and procedures. Traditional postal notifications will be gradually eliminated, to be replaced by the on-line system. Initially, notifications regarding the payment of contributions, claims […]

New Public Incentives When Contracting Unemployed Workers In Madrid

Commencing November 28, companies and self-employed people with their work centre or their office and tax domicile in the city of Madrid, will be eligible to receive the following subsidies: 4.000€ for each new indefinite, full-time employment contract. 1.500€ for each new temporary and full-time employment contract with a minimum duration of 6 months. 4.000€ for each conversion […]

Recent Developments in Online Gambling Law in Belgium

International Referral the global network of business lawyers, is delighted to publish another article from one of our law firm members. To find a lawyer or receive further information; please contact [email protected]   Steven De Schrijver’s Astrea colleague Pieter Paepe comments in Gambling Compliance some recent developments in online gambling law in Belgium. While the […]

Steven De SchrijverPartner, Astrea

Legal Guide To M&A 2013

International Comparative Legal Guide To M&A 2013: Belgian chapter provided by Astrea. Steven De Schrijver and Jeroen Mues (members of Astrea’s corporate department) contributed the Belgian chapter to the “International Comparative Legal Guide To M&A 2013” which provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with a comprehensive legal analysis of the Belgian laws and regulations in […]

Steven De SchrijverPartner, Astrea