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Supreme Court Clarifies Deadline Calculation for Eviction Compensation under Commercial Lease Law
News

18.06.2025

Real Estate, Renting and Co-ownership

Supreme Court Clarifies Deadline Calculation for Eviction Compensation under Commercial Lease Law

On March 28, 2025, the Belgian Supreme Court clarified how the expiration period must be calculated for a tenant seeking eviction compensation when a commercial lease is not renewed.

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Is it possible to combine refusal to pay an invoice with a claim for damages in construction contracts? The Court of Cassation rules on the “double sanction” for contractual breach
Case

13.06.2025

Real Estate, Renting and Co-ownership

Is it possible to combine refusal to pay an invoice with a claim for damages in construction contracts? The Court of Cassation rules on the “double sanction” for contractual breach

When a developer suffers loss because works have been carried out defectively, the following question regularly comes up: may the developer, in addition to claiming damages, also refuse to pay (part of) the contract price? The Belgian Court of Cassation recently examined this point in a ruling of November 8, 2024. The ruling re-affirms fundamental principles of the law of damages and has significant consequences for the day-to-day practice of construction contracts.

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Important Changes to the Belgian Expatriate Tax Regime
News

23.05.2025

Employment Law

Important Changes to the Belgian Expatriate Tax Regime

Among all OECD countries, Belgium has the highest tax burden on labour. Nevertheless, in order to attract qualified personnel from abroad, Belgium has long provided a favourable expatriate tax regime. This regime is designed to ease the substantial Belgian tax and social security pressure for expatriates. In 2022, a new expatriate tax regime was introduced, although it is generally considered to be less advantageous than the previous system. The so-called Easter Agreement introduces a number of measures aimed at making the current regime more attractive again.

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The Strengthened Collective Labour Agreement No. 32bis: What Has Changed Since 1 February 2025?
News

22.05.2025

Employment Law

The Strengthened Collective Labour Agreement No. 32bis: What Has Changed Since 1 February 2025?

The National Labour Council has recently carried out a comprehensive revision of Collective Labour Agreement No. 32bis of 7 June 1985 (“CLA No. 32bis”). The update aims to strengthen the obligations regarding the information and consultation of employees in the event of a transfer of undertaking.

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Leo Peeters is an outstanding, no-nonsense lawyer. He is very reliable and knows what he is talking about. He is a lateral thinker. He very much involves his team. In comparison with his competitors he is truly efficient, knows what he is talking about, and has a clear goal which is in the interests of his client. He is approachable and extremely friendly.
· LEGAL 500 EDITION 2021 ·
ANDERSEN IN BELGIUM TIER 3 RANKED - INSOLVENCY & RESTRUCTURING
Koen De Puydt is an outstanding no-nonsense lawyer. Andersen in Belgium's practice houses a team of 'very strong litigators', which has notable expertise in commercial, corporate, real estate and financial disputes.
· LEGAL 500 EDITION 2021 ·
ANDERSEN IN BELGIUM TIER 4 RANKED - DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Alain De Jonge is an excellent litigator. Andersen in Belgium's practice houses a team of 'very strong litigators', which has notable expertise in commercial, corporate, real estate and financial disputes.
· LEGAL 500 EDITION 2021 ·
ANDERSEN IN BELGIUM RANKED TIER 4 - DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Andersen in Belgium has a strong reputation when it comes to insolvency and restructuring matters. The team treats all matters as if they were their own business. They work together with their clients to think of solutions, and obtain good results. Every business that they save creates a new partnership for them. Partnership is the key to their success.
· LEGAL 500 EDITION 2023 ·
ANDERSEN IN BELGIUM RANKED TIER 4-INSOLVENCY AND RESTRUCTURING
They have a good understanding of our entire business, not just the legal aspects. They knew what my company is all about and what is important to us. They had time for us and I felt appreciated as a client. My point of contact was Leo Peeters and I always had the impression that he was fully aware of all the details and knew exactly what was going on.
· SCHOPPER TIMO ·
TRUMPF FINANCIAL SERVICE GMBH
We appreciated the flexibility of their service offer, their capability of working bilingually in English and Flemish, and their application of a commercial approach. At all times we received a personal service and the close attention of a lead partner, which was of great help in our negotiations.
· CATHY BAXANDALL ·
LEGAL COUNSEL OF MARSHALLS PLC
Please allow me to express my thanks to Mr Leo Peeters and Mrs Leila Mstoian from "Andersen in Belgium" for the guidance and the way they approached our project. Not only with pure technical and legal knowledge but with a lot of empathy, towards both buyer and seller.
· MARTIN DE GROM ·
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF SM-CYCLO FRANCE - SUMITOMO DRIVE TECHNOLOGIES
We had the pleasure to work with Leo and Aurélie of Andersen in Belgium on several projects. We needed quick feedback and time was of the essence. Leo and Aurélie were able to review all the information about our company and to successfully negotiate a fair contract with our clients, in English and French. Their attention to detail was impressive. They did not only give us legal advice but also business advice on how to maintain and manage the relationship with our clients. We highly recommend Andersen in Belgium.
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PARTNER AT
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· TRZIN SANELA ALEKSANDRA ·
ADVOCATE AT CHRISTODOULOS G. VASILIADES & CO. LLC ADVOCATES AND LEGAL CONSULTANTS
Every individual in the team, in particular Leo Peeters, Leila Mstoian and Aurélie Glinne, is a very skilled negotiator and on top of every issue, as it is very important to react quickly in these matters. Moreover, creativity is a must in this practice area. Each team member always goes for the extra mile to search for and find the best possible solution. Koen De Puydt, Leo Peeters, and Leila Mstoian stand out.
· LEGAL 500 EDITION 2023 ·
ANDERSEN IN BELGIUM RANKED TIER 4 - INSOLVENCY AND RESTRUCTURING
To the point. Easily accessible. Fair billing. Always available. Ongoing cooperation. Koen de Puydt is a top lawyer.
· LEGAL 500 EDITION 2023 ·
ANDERSEN IN BELGIUM RANKED TIER 4 - ENVIRONMENT