405 results Digital Law Up(to)date: DPA publishes recommendation on the processing of biometric data On 6 December 2021, the Belgian Data Protection Authority published a recommendation on the processing of biometric data. Digital Law Up(to)date: Belgian transposition of the European Electronic Communications Code Belgium finally published a law transposing the directive 2018/1972 of 11 December 2018 establishing the European Electronic Communications Code. Digital Law Up(to)date: No processing of vaccination status in recruitment process The Litigation Chamber of the Belgian DPA confirms that, in the absence of an existing legal basis, it is not possible for an employer, in this case a hospital, to make the recruitment of a person conditional on the fact that he/she has been vaccinated. Digital Law Up(to)date: New Royal decree completes Belgian regulatory framework on crypto-exchange and wallet services providers The Belgian Gazette published a Royal decree completing the Belgian regulatory framework on crypto-exchange and wallet services providers. The decree enters into force on 1 May 2022. Digital Law Up(to)date: Interesting points in a DPA decision based on a cross-border complaint relating to cookies The Belgian Data Protection Authority published an interesting decision of its Litigation chamber. The content of the decision is not completely new, but it provides (or recalls) some relevant elements for personal data practitioners. Digital Law Up(to)date: More clarity on unlimited surfing The Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications published guidelines to clarify the use of the term 'unlimited internet' by operators. Stibbe advises Palex Medical Stibbe is advising Palex Medical, a Spain-based company specialising in high value-added MedTech equipment and solutions, on its planned acquisition of Duomed, a fast-growing European MedTech distributor. Stibbe assists Schoolkracht Stibbe assisted Schoolkracht, a private consortium consisting of AG Real Estate, EPICO², Rebel and Ethias, with the realisation of a DBFM (Design, Build, Finance, Maintain) programme for the first cluster of 27 Schools of Flanders. Stibbe assisted a parcel distribution company in a social-criminal case Stibbe assisted a parcel distribution company in a prominent social-criminal case before the Antwerp correctional court. The case was crucial for the company and its business model, as it focuses on the use of individual contractors for parcel deliveries. Stibbe advises the underwriters on the capital increase of WDP Stibbe successfully advised the underwriters on the EUR 300 million capital increase of WDP, by means of accelerated book building. New EU regulation of loan origination by funds What funds providing debt finance in the EU need to know about new EU rules for loan origination funds. Frequent ESG disclosure issues under the EU Sustainable Finance framework explained ESMA publishes explanatory notes to various concepts under the Taxonomy Regulation, the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation and the Benchmark Regulation. Belgian Competition Authority concludes first hybrid cartel proceedings On 23 October 2023, the Belgian Competition Authority (the BCA) concluded its first hybrid cartel proceedings by imposing a fine of EUR 778.777 on CERP SA (CERP) for participating in anticompetitive practices in the pharmaceutical distribution sector. Impact of Belgium’s Government Agreement on the Future of Competition Law On 31 January 2025, Belgium's Government Agreement for 2025-2029 was published, focusing on strengthening competition, safeguarding tech expertise, and increasing subsidy transparency. However, more steps are needed to define practical implementation. Coalition agreement - What are the changes for Private PRICAF? Belgium’s coalition agreement aims to simplify Private PRICAF regulations, boosting venture capital. This article explores rising investor interest in establishing collective investment funds in Belgium and the potential impact of the regulatory changes. Stibbe advises the SCHMID Group Stibbe, together with Gleiss Lutz, has advised the SCHMID Group on its business combination with Pegasus Digital Mobility Acquisition Corp. and listing on NASDAQ. Developments in DMA land: EU tags Big Tech as first Gatekeepers The European Commission has designated six Tech Giants (Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta and Microsoft) as gatekeepers for 22 core platform services under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Stibbe wins two awards at the 2025 Benchmark Litigation Europe Awards We are proud to share that Stibbe has been named Belgium Firm of the Year at the Benchmark Litigation Europe Awards, and that our Brussels partner Oliver Stevens has been recognised as Belgium Litigator of the Year for the third time. Pagination Previous page Page 20 Current page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Next page
Digital Law Up(to)date: DPA publishes recommendation on the processing of biometric data On 6 December 2021, the Belgian Data Protection Authority published a recommendation on the processing of biometric data.
Digital Law Up(to)date: Belgian transposition of the European Electronic Communications Code Belgium finally published a law transposing the directive 2018/1972 of 11 December 2018 establishing the European Electronic Communications Code.
Digital Law Up(to)date: No processing of vaccination status in recruitment process The Litigation Chamber of the Belgian DPA confirms that, in the absence of an existing legal basis, it is not possible for an employer, in this case a hospital, to make the recruitment of a person conditional on the fact that he/she has been vaccinated.
Digital Law Up(to)date: New Royal decree completes Belgian regulatory framework on crypto-exchange and wallet services providers The Belgian Gazette published a Royal decree completing the Belgian regulatory framework on crypto-exchange and wallet services providers. The decree enters into force on 1 May 2022.
Digital Law Up(to)date: Interesting points in a DPA decision based on a cross-border complaint relating to cookies The Belgian Data Protection Authority published an interesting decision of its Litigation chamber. The content of the decision is not completely new, but it provides (or recalls) some relevant elements for personal data practitioners.
Digital Law Up(to)date: More clarity on unlimited surfing The Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications published guidelines to clarify the use of the term 'unlimited internet' by operators.
Stibbe advises Palex Medical Stibbe is advising Palex Medical, a Spain-based company specialising in high value-added MedTech equipment and solutions, on its planned acquisition of Duomed, a fast-growing European MedTech distributor.
Stibbe assists Schoolkracht Stibbe assisted Schoolkracht, a private consortium consisting of AG Real Estate, EPICO², Rebel and Ethias, with the realisation of a DBFM (Design, Build, Finance, Maintain) programme for the first cluster of 27 Schools of Flanders.
Stibbe assisted a parcel distribution company in a social-criminal case Stibbe assisted a parcel distribution company in a prominent social-criminal case before the Antwerp correctional court. The case was crucial for the company and its business model, as it focuses on the use of individual contractors for parcel deliveries.
Stibbe advises the underwriters on the capital increase of WDP Stibbe successfully advised the underwriters on the EUR 300 million capital increase of WDP, by means of accelerated book building.
New EU regulation of loan origination by funds What funds providing debt finance in the EU need to know about new EU rules for loan origination funds.
Frequent ESG disclosure issues under the EU Sustainable Finance framework explained ESMA publishes explanatory notes to various concepts under the Taxonomy Regulation, the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation and the Benchmark Regulation.
Belgian Competition Authority concludes first hybrid cartel proceedings On 23 October 2023, the Belgian Competition Authority (the BCA) concluded its first hybrid cartel proceedings by imposing a fine of EUR 778.777 on CERP SA (CERP) for participating in anticompetitive practices in the pharmaceutical distribution sector.
Impact of Belgium’s Government Agreement on the Future of Competition Law On 31 January 2025, Belgium's Government Agreement for 2025-2029 was published, focusing on strengthening competition, safeguarding tech expertise, and increasing subsidy transparency. However, more steps are needed to define practical implementation.
Coalition agreement - What are the changes for Private PRICAF? Belgium’s coalition agreement aims to simplify Private PRICAF regulations, boosting venture capital. This article explores rising investor interest in establishing collective investment funds in Belgium and the potential impact of the regulatory changes.
Stibbe advises the SCHMID Group Stibbe, together with Gleiss Lutz, has advised the SCHMID Group on its business combination with Pegasus Digital Mobility Acquisition Corp. and listing on NASDAQ.
Developments in DMA land: EU tags Big Tech as first Gatekeepers The European Commission has designated six Tech Giants (Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta and Microsoft) as gatekeepers for 22 core platform services under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Stibbe wins two awards at the 2025 Benchmark Litigation Europe Awards We are proud to share that Stibbe has been named Belgium Firm of the Year at the Benchmark Litigation Europe Awards, and that our Brussels partner Oliver Stevens has been recognised as Belgium Litigator of the Year for the third time.