On Thursday, May 16, the federal parliament approved Title 1 of Book 9 of the Civil Code. This new legislative work brings together the…
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Distressed properties in the Belgian real estate sector
Property is distressed when the income generated by such property is no longer sufficient to repay its external financing. An example is the bank…
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New rules for franchisors and franchisees in the supermarket sector.
Since 1 January 2025, new rules have prohibited unfair terms in franchise agreements in the supermarket sector, aimed at ensuring a fairer balance. This…
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Personal emails in a professional mailbox: when does perusal become a valid ground for dismissal?
Taking cognisance of a personal e-mail from a colleague’s professional mailbox is not an urgent reason, deliberately and knowingly forwarding it to third parties,…
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Interview with Laurius’ new senior partner.
A conversation about promotion, growth and the future of the legal sector What does this promotion to senior partner mean to you, both personally…
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Tacit lease renewal: for fixed or indefinite term?
Article 1738 of the Old Belgian Civil Code, which still applies today to all (common law) leases, states that when a tenant, after the…
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Liability for building collapse (not) abolished
Article 1386 of the Belgian Old Civil Code has long provided that the owner of a building is liable for damage caused by its…
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Best law firm 2024
We are proud to announce that last Tuesday in Paris, Laurius received the prestigious trophy for “Best law firm Benelux 2024” at the “Sommet…
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The Flemish Real Estate Information Platform (VIP)
The Flemish Decree of 22 December 2023 on the Real Estate Information Platform (Belgian Official Gazette of 29 December 2023) marks a further step…
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The pre-emptive right of Brussels housing tenants and the various forms of housing tenancy in the Brussels Region.
The Brussels government has approved the pre-emption right of tenants when selling their rented homes.
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