July 2019
Drafting
"Drafting" refers to assisting in the preparation and amendment of any company document, whether contracts, codes of conduct, company statutes or procedural documents. Writing effectively requires the combination of three prerequisites: an understanding of the nature and complexity of the proposed transaction; a specific competence, at the limit between mastery of the working language, common sense and knowledge of the law (taking into account the sector of activity) and the contractual environment of the company. This competence must be exercised to develop and maintain; the time and availability necessary for drafting and negotiation. When to seek an external legal advice ? Depending on [...]
Clean energy for all Europeans package
Based on European Commission proposals published on 30 November 2016, the EU has very recently agreed upon a comprehensive update of its energy policy framework to facilitate the transition away from fossil fuels towards cleaner (renewable) energy sources and to reduce GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions. This so-called “Clean energy for all Europeans package” consists in total of eight legislative acts. The last Council adoptions took place on 22th May 2019. Please find the adoption process for each of the eight legislative acts in the table below : More more information, clic here.
June 2019
Abuse of economic dependence and unfair terms between companies (B2B)
On 21 March 2019 the Belgian Parliament adopted a Bill that added two concepts to the Belgian Code of Economic Law. On the one hand, the law adds a category of restrictive practices, in addition to agreements restricting competition and abuse of dominant position. From now on, companies will also be prohibited from abusing the economic dependence of another company if competition is likely to be affected on the Belgian market concerned or a substantial part of it. The provisions relating to the abuse of economic dependence will enter into force on the 13th month following the publication of the law in the Belgian [...]