Month: January 2026
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We are pleased to announce several important developments that will further strengthen Andersen in Belgium’s M&A and commercial law capabilities as of January 2026.
With more than 25 years of experience, Dirk has built a strong reputation in commercial law, corporate law, M&A and dispute resolution, advising businesses on complex matters. In addition to his registration with the West Flanders Bar Association, Dirk is also a member of the Brussels Bar Association. In 2024 and 2025, Dirk was recognized…
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Court of Cassation confirms the personal disciplinary liability of each individual real estate agent, including those operating within a real estate group
The case concerned the scope of the disciplinary liability of a real estate agent practicing within a larger real estate group. The Court expressly confirmed a cornerstone of Belgian professional disciplinary law: any natural person registered as a real estate agent with the Belgian Institute of Real Estate Agents (BIV / Institut Professionnel des Agents…
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Construction Law & Liability of the Architect
Facts in a nutshell In this case, a building owner, assisted by an architect, had entered into a construction contract with a contractor who did not have the required access to the profession. The construction contract was therefore declared null and void. The building owner argued that the architect was liable because he had failed…
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Autonomous guarantee finally enshrined in law
Through these new rules, the legislator not only clarifies the autonomous nature of this form of security, but also specifies the obligations of the guarantor and the limits to the application of this legal instrument. What is an autonomous guarantee? An autonomous guarantee is a personal security by which a third party, the guarantor (often…
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Sustainable Entrepreneurship: A Duty of Care for the Future?
That ideal world may sound far away, but it is closer than you might think. In recent years, a major influx of sustainability legislation has emerged at the global level, laying (and continuing to lay) the foundations for this ideal world. In the short term, however, certain measures are needed to make this ideal world…
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Suretyship under the new Book 9 of the Belgian Civil Code: a familiar “nest egg”, clearly and modernly redefined as of 1 January 2026
In this newsletter, we highlight the main features and changes relating to this security technique. The rules have not fundamentally changed; they have primarily been modernised and clarified. It is essential to understand these rules properly: anyone who enters into a suretyship may face significant consequences for their personal assets. Knowledge of the new legislation…