14 results Navigate the Belgian legal real estate landscape with confidence: your 2023 real estate guide is out The 2023 Belgian legal real estate guide covers most legal topics you will encounter as an investor in or developer of Belgian real estate, taking into account the latest legal reforms. Order your complementary copy now. Proposed copyright tax reform feared to push investors abroad The controversial tax reform for income generated through copyright will have an enormous impact in various sectors such as IT. ESG and potential director’s liability: taking the lead in the transition to more sustainable business operations There is a lot coming at companies with regard to sustainability matters these days. This could also affect company directors’ responsibilities and liability. In this article, we will discuss some points of attention and share our practical observations. AFM's spotlight on substantial holding notifications In its latest market watch, the AFM places a spotlight on notifications of substantial holdings and gross short positions in response to the ongoing public discourse on the issue. 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. Het federale regeerakkoord door een publiekrechtelijke bril De nieuwe federale regering, die zichzelf een echte “hervormingsregering” noemt, heeft ambitieuze plannen voor het publiekrecht. In deze blogpost ontdek je enkele belangrijke hervormingen die de komende vijf jaar op de agenda staan. Transition Finance Transition finance provides options for borrowers and issuers who are not able or willing to commit to green and sustainability principles in their financing options, as they are transitioning their businesses onto the path towards a sustainable future. Employment related questions with regard to the Coronavirus The Coronavirus has an immediate impact on the employment situation of companies and employees. We provide an overview on the most important questions in this regard. Will the COVID-19 pandemic have an impact on financial covenants? As it is expected that the coronavirus outbreak will negatively affect the operations of companies in a wide variety of sectors, any consequent breaches of financial covenants are likely inevitable. Transposition of the Shareholder Rights Directive II into Belgian law The Belgian Chamber of Representatives approved the Implementation Law to enact the Shareholder Rights Directive II into Belgian law. Awaiting ratification for enforcement. New Royal Decree in relation to the organisation of the general shareholders’ meeting The COVID-19 virus causes many disruptions in the everyday life but also raises questions concerning the organisation of the general meeting of shareholders, most importantly in companies with a widely dispersed share ownership. Most commonly used unregulated real estate investment vehicles in Belgium On 1 January 2020, the mandatory provisions of the Code for Companies and Associations or "BCAC" entered into force. This article provides an overview of the main characteristics of the most commonly used unregulated real estate vehicles in Belgium. Legal trend: climate change litigation The Urgenda case against the Dutch government sets a precedent for climate litigation. With similar cases pending, this blog offers updates on climate change litigation. Deep dive into forward deals: forward funding and forward commitment This article discusses the main considerations when considering and structuring forward deals.
Navigate the Belgian legal real estate landscape with confidence: your 2023 real estate guide is out The 2023 Belgian legal real estate guide covers most legal topics you will encounter as an investor in or developer of Belgian real estate, taking into account the latest legal reforms. Order your complementary copy now.
Proposed copyright tax reform feared to push investors abroad The controversial tax reform for income generated through copyright will have an enormous impact in various sectors such as IT.
ESG and potential director’s liability: taking the lead in the transition to more sustainable business operations There is a lot coming at companies with regard to sustainability matters these days. This could also affect company directors’ responsibilities and liability. In this article, we will discuss some points of attention and share our practical observations.
AFM's spotlight on substantial holding notifications In its latest market watch, the AFM places a spotlight on notifications of substantial holdings and gross short positions in response to the ongoing public discourse on the issue.
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.
Het federale regeerakkoord door een publiekrechtelijke bril De nieuwe federale regering, die zichzelf een echte “hervormingsregering” noemt, heeft ambitieuze plannen voor het publiekrecht. In deze blogpost ontdek je enkele belangrijke hervormingen die de komende vijf jaar op de agenda staan.
Transition Finance Transition finance provides options for borrowers and issuers who are not able or willing to commit to green and sustainability principles in their financing options, as they are transitioning their businesses onto the path towards a sustainable future.
Employment related questions with regard to the Coronavirus The Coronavirus has an immediate impact on the employment situation of companies and employees. We provide an overview on the most important questions in this regard.
Will the COVID-19 pandemic have an impact on financial covenants? As it is expected that the coronavirus outbreak will negatively affect the operations of companies in a wide variety of sectors, any consequent breaches of financial covenants are likely inevitable.
Transposition of the Shareholder Rights Directive II into Belgian law The Belgian Chamber of Representatives approved the Implementation Law to enact the Shareholder Rights Directive II into Belgian law. Awaiting ratification for enforcement.
New Royal Decree in relation to the organisation of the general shareholders’ meeting The COVID-19 virus causes many disruptions in the everyday life but also raises questions concerning the organisation of the general meeting of shareholders, most importantly in companies with a widely dispersed share ownership.
Most commonly used unregulated real estate investment vehicles in Belgium On 1 January 2020, the mandatory provisions of the Code for Companies and Associations or "BCAC" entered into force. This article provides an overview of the main characteristics of the most commonly used unregulated real estate vehicles in Belgium.
Legal trend: climate change litigation The Urgenda case against the Dutch government sets a precedent for climate litigation. With similar cases pending, this blog offers updates on climate change litigation.
Deep dive into forward deals: forward funding and forward commitment This article discusses the main considerations when considering and structuring forward deals.