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Permanent residence not a condition for inclusion of a dwelling in the permit register
News

12.11.2025

Urban Planning and Environmental Law

Permanent residence not a condition for inclusion of a dwelling in the permit register

The Council for Permit Disputes (RvVb) confirms that permanent residence is not a requirement for inclusion as a dwelling in the permit register. It is sufficient that the construction is primarily intended for residential use. A request for inclusion in the permit register may therefore not be refused on the grounds that permanent residence has not been demonstrated.

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No financial charges may be imposed in an environmental permit without an urban planning regulation.
News

07.11.2025

Urban Planning and Environmental Law

No financial charges may be imposed in an environmental permit without an urban planning regulation.

The Council for Permit Disputes (RvVb) annulled, on 9 October 2025, a financial charge imposed in a decision granting an environmental permit. Such a charge may, since 2024, only be imposed on the basis of an urban planning regulation within the meaning of Articles 2.3.1 and 2.3.2 of the Flemish Code for Spatial Planning (VCRO). Prior to the amendment of the Decree, the Environmental Permit Decree did provide that such a financial charge could be imposed by the permitting authority and under what conditions, but it was not required that a regulation be included in an urban planning ordinance.

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Proposed decree: EIA screening transferred to higher government
News

06.11.2025

Administrative Law and Public Procurement

Proposed decree: EIA screening transferred to higher government

Local authorities face a dilemma: they want to invest in public construction projects, but are no longer allowed to assess their own projects when these have a significant impact on the environment. A new draft decree aims to break the deadlock, but at the same time raises questions about how independent the assessment will really be when it is simply shifted to another political level.

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Tightening of public procurement regulations following new European threshold amounts from January 1, 2026
News

04.11.2025

Administrative Law and Public Procurement

Tightening of public procurement regulations following new European threshold amounts from January 1, 2026

On October 23, 2025, the new European threshold amounts that tighten public procurement regulations were published in the European Official Journal. When awarding public procurements, the contracting authority must take into account a number of threshold amounts.

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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
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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