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FEATURED · JUNE 2025

New Belgian Act on equity‑for‑debt: what creditors need to know

Partner Matthias Vandenbroeck analyses the recently enacted law facilitating minority share transfers as debt settlement. Practical guide for companies facing liquidity issues.

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Corporate 12 Jun
Shareholder disputes in family businesses: preventive strategies
Jan Pauwels explores governance mechanisms to avoid deadlock, including mediation and minority shareholder protection under Belgian law.
Jan Pauwels 5 min read
Tax 5 Jun
Customs valuation in post‑Brexit EU: new challenges for importers
Luc Van den Bossche breaks down recent rulings and how Belgian importers can optimize customs duties while remaining compliant.
Luc Van den Bossche 7 min read
EU Law 28 May
Foreign Subsidies Regulation: first enforcement cases analyzed
Sophie Dubois reviews the European Commission's initial investigations and what multinationals should prepare for in This Year.
Sophie Dubois 6 min read
Equity recovery 15 May
Case study: how equity‑for‑debt saved a Liège construction firm
Matthias Vandenbroeck details a recent restructuring where creditors were paid in full via a 15% stake acquisition.
Matthias Vandenbroeck 4 min read
Real estate 2 May
Brussels renovation premium This Year: legal pitfalls for owners
Elena Ceulemans clarifies the eligibility criteria and common mistakes when applying for regional energy grants.
Elena Ceulemans 3 min read
Litigation 22 Apr
Enforcement of foreign judgments in Belgium: a practical guide
Karim Alami walks through the exequatur procedure and recent Brussels I recast interpretations by Belgian courts.
Karim Alami 8 min read
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