Our team of lawyers in Belgium can assist clients in different legal matters, from complete assistance for company formation to litigation or tax advice and planning.
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Commercial litigation assistance offered by our lawyers in Belgium |
Breach of contract, shareholder and director disputes, employment issues, competition law, real estate, cross-border disputes |
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Company formation in |
Complete assistance offered by our lawyers in Belgium throughout all of the company incorporation, registration and licensing phases |
| Banking | Corporate funding, security, banking law compliance, assistance for companies in the banking and financial sector in terms of regulatory compliance |
| Employment |
Assistance for drawing up employment agreements, in case of dismissals or personnel transfers, hiring foreign employees |
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International investments in Belgium |
Mergers and acquisitions, franchising, branch incorporation in Belgium, complete legal assistance for foreign companies entering the Belgian market |
| Tax matters |
Assistance for tax compliance and tax structuring as well as in case of tax disputes issues that may arise in case of domestic or cross-border transactions |
| Insolvency |
Insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings, voluntary liquidation, filing for bankruptcy, insolvency litigation |
| Intellectual property | Trademark registration and opposition in Belgium, copyright, patents and designs, contentious and non-contentious IP cases, international IP protection |
| Debt recovery services offered by our lawyers in Belgium | Amicable debt recovery, negotiation for debt collection purposes, debtor and creditor representation as needed |
| Real estate issues |
Construction law, legal assistance for national and foreign real estate developers, commercial and residential sale and purchase |
| Residential conveyancing | Assistance for individuals who wish to purchase or sell residential property in a Belgian city; assistance for foreign nationals who wish to buy/sell residential property |
| Individual employment | Workplace discrimination and harassment, wrongful termination, improper workers compensation and more |
| Civil litigation | Complete legal assistance and representation in all types of civil disputes, including but not limited to property issues, medical or personal injury negligence, custody |
| Divorce and family law | Divorce and the division of assets, child custody and maintenance, adoption, domestic violence claims, inheritance and wills |
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Immigration services in Belgium |
Visa application assistance, residence permit application and renewal, information on citizenship applications through naturalization, assistance for foreign nationals married to a Belgian citizen |
| Criminal law | Legal assistance and representation in felony cases, misdemeanour, theft, fraud, embezzlement, and other types of crimes. |
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Injuries |
When your injury was caused by a third party our team of lawyers in Belgium will help you obtain rightful compensation. |
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Work accidents |
If you suffered a work-related injury, discussing it with our team will help you understand your rights and your options to have the related expenses compensated for by your employer. |
| Medical negligence | Assistance in cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, wrong medication, or wrongful death. |
| Drink driving |
Our team will help you understand the provisions of the drink driving laws and what you can do if your licence is confiscated. |
| Foreign national employment issues |
If you are an expat working in Belgium, we can help you understand your rights; you can also reach out to us if you were subject to workplace discrimination based on ethnicity. |
| Wills |
Our team will help you draw up your will so that you can control how your estate will be distributed. |
| Estate planning |
With our help you can find various ways in which you can consider how your estate will be distributed; we also answer questions about the taxation of inheritance. |
| Environmental Law |
Assistance with the applicable provisions of the environmental code in your area of residence (according to region). |
| Maritime Law | Legal assistance in cases involving the Belgian Maritime Code (issues such as ship status, shipmasters, owning ships, inland navigation, ship arrest, and more). |
| Mediation/alternative dispute resolution |
We can recommend arbitration or mediation as proper for your case so that you can reach a speedy resolution. |
| Data protection |
Find out how the provisions of the GDPR apply to your business or what are your rights to data protection as a consumer. |
| Our team |
Belgian lawyers with extensive experience in all relevant areas of law. |
| Reasons to work with us |
Dedication and consideration for sensitive or complex cases. We are an English-speaking team specialized in working with international clients. |
| When to contact us | As soon as you determine that you are in need of legal assistance or representation. |
What types of legal services do you offer?
Our law firm in Belgium can assist and represent clients in both business and corporate issues, in the form of consulting in various cases, and conflict resolution (litigation) by providing services at the highest European quality standards.
The list below describes the main services we offer in Belgian cities like Brussels, Antwerp, and others:
- Litigation: corporate and business litigation is one of the main areas of expertise in our company and our lawyers have an extensive case background.
- Complete assistance for company formation: with our help, local and foreign investors will find it easier to open a company in Belgium. What’s more, working with us will mean that foreign investors will need to shorten the time needed to be present in the country during the incorporation.
- Complete assistance for company liquidation: closing a company involves several steps and can be a daunting task for an investor. Our lawyers are here to help you during this phase.
- Tax advice and planning: compliance with the taxation law in Belgium is of interest both to entrepreneurs who open a company and for expats who work here. Find out complete information about the relevant laws from our experts;
- Trademark registration in Belgium: a service suitable for business owners interested in registering their trademark with the Belgian Intellectual Property Office or the Benelux Office for Intellectual Property; The latter offers jurisdiction across Belgium and two other locations, and our team can explain the advantages of registering your IP rights with one or the other.
Please keep in mind that this is a short list of our services. For more in-depth information, as well as for personalized answers to questions regarding legal services, our team is available to respond to inquiries.
Do you assist with litigation in Belgium?
Litigation is one of our core specialties, and our lawyers in Belgium treat each case with dedication and strive to find strategic solutions to existing disputes between parties.
We handle any type of disputes, from those that are considered simpler ones to complex legal matters. Below, we highlight some of the areas commonly addressed by our team:
- Commercial litigation: commercial disputes related to manufacturing, distribution, franchising or outsourcing; we also provide guidance regarding the Belgian Commercial Law.
- Corporate litigation: we assist business owners who are involved in disputes concerning shareholders, company directors as well as those that arise in joint venture agreements or those as a result of non-performance liability.
- Insurance litigation: an area where our experts offer assistance in those cases that involve professional liability, construction liability or litigation on the part of the insured.
- Competition litigation: helping companies claim damages if they have been subject to unfair competition.
- Arbitration: an alternative dispute resolution method recommended by our lawyers in those cases when it would provide more benefits compared to court proceedings.
Our practitioners are proactive and offer high-quality services. You can reach out to our team of attorneys in Belgium for more information on how we can assist in dispute resolution.
What legal services do you offer to companies in Belgium?
Some examples of corporate legal services include those that cover:
- the needed documents for company formation;
- cross-border company restructurings;
- mergers and acquisitions;
- EU rules for trading, competition, liability, and other matters of interest;
- taxation;
- criminal law;
- labor law;
- financial regulatory issues.
Can you help me open a company in Belgium?
Our law firm can help you open and register any type of business in Belgium, from a Public Limited Company to a Private Limited Company, a Belgian one-person Private Limited Company, or a Cooperative Company with Limited Liability.
The video below is a summary of the quality legal services we provide to local and foreign investors in Belgium:
Can you help me with debt collection in Belgium?
Yes. A separate division from our team can address matters related to outstanding payments. We can assist with:
- amicable debt collection;
- commencing the legal proceedings (sending the summons, etc.);
- representing the client in court;
- enforcing the order for payment.
We can assist both in matters concerning Belgian clients who have unpaid debts and in international debt collection cases.
A scenario for Belgian business owners is to work with cross-border clients or service providers. In these cases, our EU debt collection specialists will provide the required assistance to implement a European Enforcement Order (applicable throughout all the European Union member states except for Denmark).
What services do you offer to individuals in Belgium?
Our private client practice is comprehensive and focused on achieving proper and timely results.
You can reach out to our lawyers in Belgium for private matters like:
- Divorce: we can help you get a divorce in Belgium and agree on important matters such as child custody or more complex cases involving the distribution of assets;
- Family law: we offer assistance with drafting wills, handling probate and estate matters, and other cases involving heirship;
- Individual employment law: employment agreement reviews, legal representation in cases involving unlawful dismissal, workplace discrimination or harassment, and others;
- Privacy: know your full rights under the GDPR with the help of our team;
- Property: buy or sell property in Belgium, assisted by our property lawyers in Brussels and in the rest of the country;
- Immigration: we can help you apply for a residence permit, renew an existing one, or change the type of permit that allows you to live in Belgium if your conditions for relocation change.
If you need a lawyer in Belgium, contact our law firm and ask for a personalized consultancy in order to see what we can do for you or your business.