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Asbestos certificate for commonly used parts: what will change in Flanders as of May 1, 2025?
News

06.05.2025

Real Estate, Renting and Co-ownership

Asbestos certificate for commonly used parts: what will change in Flanders as of May 1, 2025?

The regulations surrounding asbestos certificates have evolved significantly in recent years. An important distinction made explicitly since July 2024 is that between common parts and commonly used parts. As of May 1, 2025, new obligations will apply to the latter category. What exactly does that mean?

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New Brussels regulations on excessive rents: What Landlords Need to Know
News

29.04.2025

Real Estate, Renting and Co-ownership

New Brussels regulations on excessive rents: What Landlords Need to Know

On 4 April 2025, the Brussels Regional Parliament approved a new ordinance that has significant implications for landlords in the region. This ordinance ends the deferred implementation of certain provisions from the ordinance of 28 October 2021. Its main objective: combating excessive rents. The new rules will enter into force on 1 May 2025.

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The Constitutional Court confirms: Brussels landlords remain obliged to register at federal level
News

28.04.2025

Real Estate, Renting and Co-ownership

The Constitutional Court confirms: Brussels landlords remain obliged to register at federal level

The Constitutional Court has cancelled the provisions of the Brussels Ordinance of April 25, 2024 that abolished the federal registration requirement for residential lease agreements. With these provisions, the Brussels legislator wanted to avoid that landlords in the Brussels-Capital Region have to comply with additional (in their view unnecessary) administrative obligations. The Federal Council of Ministers requested the annulment of these provisions because the Brussels legislator had exceeded its powers.

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Reduction of share capital is sometimes a risky sport…
Case

25.04.2025

Tax Law

Reduction of share capital is sometimes a risky sport…

Share capital reduction and tax abuse do not always go hand in hand... The tax authorities do not like very much share capital decreases and have been paying more and more attention to these operations in recent years. They often consider this type of operation to be a case of tax abuse, with disastrous consequences for the shareholder benefiting from the reduction. Proof of this is a recent decision of the Court of Appeal of Antwerp.

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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.
· JOSEPH CORTAS ·
PARTNER AT
Oh my God - you guys are just WOW - thanks so much...we do owe you a big deal! Thank you thank you thank you!!!
· 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