Donations in the Brussels-Capital Region: new rules as of January 1, 2026

As of January 1, 2026, the lookback period for unregistered donations will be extended from 3 to 5 years in the Brussels-Capital Region.

This lookback period applies to all unregistered movable donations, i.e., all donations for which no donation duties have been paid. This includes, for example, bank transfers (account-to-account transfers) or manual gifts.

Currently, failure to pay donation duties means that if the donor dies within 3 years of the donation, the donation is retroactively included in the inheritance tax return and becomes subject to inheritance tax.

For donations made as of January 1, 2026, this waiting period will be extended to 5 years (Ordinance of the Brussels-Capital Region of July 17, 2025 amending various provisions of the Code of Inheritance Duties and the Code of Registration, Mortgage and Court Fees, Official Gazette, July 24, 2025).

By doing so, the Brussels-Capital Region aligns itself with the regime already applicable in the Flemish Region (since 2012) and in the Walloon Region (since 2022).

It should be noted that the criterion for determining which legislation applies to a donation is the tax residence of the donor during the five years preceding the donation.

It is therefore still possible to make unregistered donations before January 1, 2026, which will benefit from a 3-year lookback period.

However, donors who do not want to take risks regarding this lookback period can opt for registered donations, which are subject to donation duties at a favorable rate (compared to inheritance tax), namely 3% or 7% in the Brussels-Capital Region, depending on whether the donation is made directly between spouses, legal cohabitants, or ascendants and descendants in the first case, or between other persons in the second case.

It should also be stressed that a registered donation allows much greater legal certainty regarding the conditions attached to the donation, particularly through mechanisms to maintain control over the donated assets (such as a usufruct reservation, a temporary inalienability clause, or a management clause).

Sylvie LEYDER

Game-changing EU Court of Justice judgment rocks the football world and reaffirms the principle of EU law’s effectiveness

On 1 August 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union delivered a landmark ruling in Case C‑600/23 (RFC Seraing v. FIFA), confirming that clubs, athletes, and other sports stakeholders in the EU must have access to effective judicial review of arbitral awards issued by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).  The Court held that national courts must be able to examine such awards for compliance with EU law, even when confirmed by non-EU courts, and that arbitration cannot override the fundamental rights guaranteed by EU law.

This judgment stems from a dispute involving the Belgian club RFC Seraing, sanctioned by FIFA for third‑party ownership agreements.  After the CAS, Swiss courts and Belgian courts upheld the sanctions, the Belgian Court of Cassation referred the matter to the Court of Justice of the European Union.  

The Court’s decision underscores that arbitration in sport — often imposed by governing bodies like FIFA — must operate in line with EU public policy, ensuring access to national courts to request remedies such as interim measures, damages, and the cessation of unlawful practices.

The case now returns to Belgium, where the Court of Cassation should remit it to the Court of Appeal, which will then reassess the compliance of the CAS award with EU law.

Read the full article here.

Find the full text of the judgment on CURIA.

For more information, please contact:                                                                                                                            

Bruno Lebrun – Partner – b.lebrun@jansonbe

Candice Lecharlier – Associate – c.lecharlier@janson.be 

EU Adopts the 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia

 On 18 July 2025, the EU adopted its 18th package of sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The new measures aim to intensify the economic pressure on Russia, target circumvention networks, and reinforce accountability efforts — particularly concerning violations of international law.

This new package focuses on five key areas: reducing Russia’s energy revenues (including a lowered oil price cap and bans on oil-derived products), tightening financial restrictions (with 22 additional banks listed), expanding export bans on critical technology and goods, and strengthening anti-circumvention tools with new listings in Russia, Türkiye, and China.

The EU has also sanctioned individuals and entities involved in the indoctrination and deportation of Ukrainian children, as well as Russian proxies and propagandists in occupied territories.

Belarus is additionally targeted, with new bans on arms procurement, banking transactions, and advanced tech exports.

With 55 new individual and entity listed, 105 more shadow fleet vessels, and a broadened scope of enforcement, this package significantly reinforces the EU’s restrictive measures architecture.

Finally, three tankers have been de-listed following firm commitments that they will no longer engage in the transport of Russian energy to the Russian Yamal and Arctic 2 projects for which they were initially commissioned.

 Key regulations include Regulation (EU) 2025/1472, Regulation (EU) 2025/1494, Implementing regulation (EU) 2025/1469 and Implementing regulation (EU) 2025/1476.

 For more information, please contact :

 Bruno Lebrun – Partner – b.lebrun@janson.be

Cédric Alter – Partner – c.alter@janson.be

Dominique Blommaert and Céline Masschelein receive recognition for their top-tier expertise

Don’t hesitate to read the full article here from Made in : West-Vlaamse advocaten Dominique Blommaert en Céline Masschelein (Janson) krijgen vanuit Londen erkenning omwille van hun vakwerk op Champions League-niveau - Made in

The EU AI Act and National AI Standards: Risk of Fragmentation of the Internal Market

In a new article published in collaboration with Chambers and Partners, Bruno Lebrun and Wafa Lachguer of Janson examine the EU AI Act and its implications for the internal market.

 While the AI Act seeks to harmonize AI regulation across Europe, it grants member states discretion to introduce additional national standards. This raises concerns about regulatory fragmentation, increased compliance burdens, and potential barriers to innovation.

 With national rules evolving alongside the AI Act, businesses may face potential inconsistencies. What will be the impact on the free movement of AI-powered goods and services across the EU?

Read the full article here: The EU AI Act and National AI Standards: Risk of Fragmentation of the Internal Market - Chambers and Partners | Researching Outstanding Lawyers Globally | chambers.com

For further information, please contact:

Bruno Lebrun – Partner – b.lebrun@janson.be

Wafa Lachguer – w.lachguer@janson.be 

Private Competition Enforcement Review

The 18th Edition of the "Private Competition Enforcement Review" is out. The Belgian chapter has been written by our EU & Competition team : Bruno Lebrun, Candice Lecharlier & Wafa Lachguer.

The Private Competition Enforcement Review is a useful overview of the frameworks governing private actions for competition and antitrust law violations in key jurisdictions worldwide. With a focus on recent developments, it examines crucial issues including standing, evidence, collective actions, damages, settlement, alternative dispute resolution and much more. It also provides an outlook for potential future developments in this area.

Read the full article here: https://www.lexology.com/indepth/private-competition-enforcement  

Adoption of the Belgian Law transposing the NPL Directive

On December 19, 2024, the Chamber of Representatives adopted in plenary session the final version of the law transposing Directive (EU) 2021/2167 on credit servicers and credit purchasers and amending Directives 2008/48/EC and 2014/17/EU (the NPL Directive). The NPL Directive aims to regulate the management and sale of non-performing loans (NPLs) within the European Union (EU).

The delayed transposition (originally due by December 29, 2023) marks a significant milestone in the management and transfer of NPLs. The regulation pursues a dual objective: on the one hand, to enable credit institutions to address the issue of NPLs on their balance sheets while limiting the risk of new NPLs accumulation; and on the other hand, to ensure borrower protection, particularly for consumers, when such non-performing loans are transferred to third parties.

The law faithfully reflects the provisions of the NPL Directive and will enter into force ten days after its publication in the Belgian Official Gazette (Moniteur belge / Belgisch Staatsblad).

1. Legal framework for Credit Servicers

A credit servicer is defined as a legal person that, in the course of its business, manages and enforces the rights and obligations related to a creditor’s rights under a NPL, or the NPL itself, on behalf of a credit purchaser, and carries out at least one or more credit servicing activities.

In essence, the credit servicer is the legal entity entrusted by a credit purchaser to manage a NPL.

A NPL is a credit agreement classified as a non-performing exposure by reference to another EU regulation.[1] In simple terms, it is a credit agreement with a significant risk of non-repayment, based on the criteria set out in Regulation 575/2013.

Credit servicing activities include:

• Collecting payments due under a NPL;

• Renegotiating the terms and conditions of a NPL with the borrower, where the credit servicer is not a credit intermediary within the meaning of Article I.9, 35°, of the Belgian Code of Economic Law (CEL);

• Managing complaints related to a NPL;

• Informing the borrower of any changes to interest rates, fees, or payments due under a NPL.

The law excludes certain activities and transactions from its scope. Excluded are credit servicing activities performed by:

• EU credit institutions;

• authorized or registered managers of alternative investment funds, as well as management companies of undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities (UCITS) and self-managed UCITS;

• consumer and mortgage credit lenders performing credit servicing activities within the scope of their usual business;

• lawyers, Ministerial officers or judicial representatives (officiers ministériels ou les mandataires de justice / ministeriële ambtenaren of gerechtelijke mandatarissen) acting within their professional duties.

Additionally excluded are:

• Credit servicing activities concerning NPLs not issued by an EU credit institution;

• Purchases of a creditor’s rights under a NPL, or the NPLs, by EU credit institutions;

• Transfers of a creditor’s rights under a NPL, or of the NPL, that occurred before the law’s effective date.

The NPL Directive clarifies in its recitals that the outsourcing by credit institutions of credit servicing activities, in relation to both performing and non-performing credit agreements, to credit servicers or to other third parties, is also outside the scope of the directive. This exclusion is neither explicitly addressed in the Belgian law nor discussed in the parliamentary works of the law.

2. Authorization requirements for Credit Servicers

Credit servicers established in Belgium or third-country credit servicers operating in Belgium must obtain authorization from the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA).

The authorization conditions align with common standards in financial regulation (e.g., consumer and mortgage credit license, or insurance intermediation registration) and can be summarized as follows:

• the members of the applicant’s management or administrative bodies (les gérants, les administrateurs, les membres du conseil de direction et du conseil de surveillance, et les délégués à la gestion journalière du demandeur / de zaakvoerders, de bestuurders, de leden van de directieraad en van de raad van toezicht, de personen belast met het dagelijks bestuur van de aanvrager) must possess professional honorability, which refers to their reputation and integrity. This assessment is largely at the discretion of the FSMA. It requires, at a minimum: (i) a clean criminal record, free of any relevant criminal offenses or other violations of laws relating to companies, bankruptcy, insolvency, or consumer protection, (ii) to have been transparent, open and cooperative in their past business dealings with supervisory and regulatory authorities, (iii) not being subject to any ongoing insolvency procedure and nor have previously been bankrupted (unless reinstated);

• the members of the applicant’s management or administrative bodies (les gérants, les administrateurs, les membres du conseil de direction et du conseil de surveillance, et les délégués à la gestion journalière du demandeur / de zaakvoerders, de bestuurders, de leden van de directieraad en van de raad van toezicht, de personen belast met het dagelijks bestuur van de aanvrager) must possess appropriate expertise (ie. knowledge and experience) ;

• qualified shareholders (meaning a direct or indirect holding in an undertaking which represents 10 % or more of the capital or of the voting rights or which makes it possible to exercise a significant influence over the management of that undertaking) must also meet the professional honorability criteria, which is demonstrated by meeting the conditions of having no criminal record and no ongoing insolvency procedure nor have previously been bankrupted (unless reinstated);

• the applicant has in place sound governance frameworks, internal controls, risk management systems, and borrower protection mechanisms, including personal data protection.

• The applicant has in place adequate and specific internal procedures that ensure the recording and handling of complaints from borrowers.

The NPL Directive requires the applicant to have in place adequate anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing procedures if national AML laws classify them as obliged entities. However, Belgian law has not included credit servicers as obliged entities under the Belgian AML law of September 18, 2017.

No transitional or expedited procedures are foreseen for credit servicers already active in the Belgian market.

Authorized credit servicers in one EU Member State (MS) will benefit from the European passport, enabling them to operate in other MSs through the freedom to provide services or by establishing a branch. Passporting requires prior notification to the home country’s competent authority (FSMA in Belgium), which will then notify the host country.

3. Obligations of Credit Purchasers

A credit purchaser is any natural or legal person, other than a credit institution, that purchases a  creditor’s rights under a NPL, or the NPL itself, in the course of its trade, business or profession.

Credit purchasers must:

• appoint an entity authorized to manage NPLs concluded with a consumer (for Belgian credit purchasers) or with any natural person or SME (for third-country credit purchasers). This entity must be an EU credit institution, licensed lender, or authorized credit servicer;

• notify the FSMA of the appointed entity’s details no later than the start date of credit servicing activities;

• for third-country purchasers, designate a representative that is domiciled in the EU has its head office in the EU. If the representative is based in Belgium, the law makes it fully liable for the purchaser’s obligations.

4. Strengthened Borrower rights

The law introduces reinforced obligations to ensure responsible NPL management:

-        credit servicers active in Belgium are prohibited from receiving or holding funds from borrowers. Belgium has opted not to allow this practice (unlike for instance Luxembourg, which permits credit servicers to handle borrower funds under certain conditions);

-        credit servicers and credit purchasers must act in good faith, fairly and professionally, provide accurate, clear, and non-misleading information. They must respect borrowers' privacy and avoid harassment, coercion, or undue influence.

-        credit purchasers (or their appointed entities) must provide borrowers with detailed information following the transfer of a creditor’s rights under a NPL, or the NPL itself. The law specifies a minimum list of required information.

This information shall be communicated in language which is clear and understandable for the general public.

These obligations apply alongside existing provisions in the CEL, particularly those of Book VI (Market Practices and Consumer Protection) and Book XIX (Consumer Debts).

5. Regulation of contractual relationships between the new actors

On the one hand, the relationship between the credit servicer and the credit purchaser must be formalized in a written credit servicing agreement, which must include certain minimum clauses, such as a precise description of the credit servicing activities performed by the credit servicer, the level or method of calculating its remuneration, and its authority to represent the credit purchaser in dealings with the borrower.

A specific data retention obligation is imposed on the credit servicer, covering all relevant correspondence with the credit purchaser and the borrower, instructions received from the credit purchaser in connection with servicing activities, and the credit servicing agreement itself. These records must be retained for 10 years after the termination of the credit servicing agreement.

On the other hand, outsourcing of credit servicing activities from the credit servicer to a credit service provider is regulated. The framework for outsourcing is as follows:

• outsourcing must be established in a written agreement;

• outsourcing may not involve transferring all credit servicing activities of a credit servicer to a single provider;

• outsourcing does not alter the contractual relationship between the credit servicer and the credit purchaser, nor does it affect the servicer's obligations to the credit purchaser or borrowers;

• outsourcing must not affect the credit servicer’s compliance with its authorization conditions or hinder supervision by the competent authorities;

• the credit servicer must retain direct access to all relevant information related to the outsourced services;

• after the termination of outsourcing, the credit servicer must have the resources and expertise necessary to resume the outsourced activities;

• outsourcing must not compromise the quality of internal controls or the continuity of the credit servicer’s operations;

• the credit service provider is not permitted to receive or hold borrowers' funds;

• the credit servicer must retain, for 10 years following the termination of the outsourcing agreement, all records related to the outsourcing agreements and the instructions provided to the credit service provider.

Outsourcing is subject to prior notification to the FSMA.

6. New obligations for credit institutions

The law applies to Belgian credit institutions intending to conclude an agreement with a credit purchaser for the transfer of a creditor’s rights under a NPL or the NPL itself.

Belgian credit institutions are required to provide detailed information to potential credit purchasers to enable them to conduct their own assessment of the value of the creditor’s rights under the NPL or the NPL itself, as well as the likelihood of recovering the debt. This information must be provided prior to the conclusion of the transfer agreement. The law specifies a minimum set of information that must be included.

Furthermore, credit institutions are subject to a new reporting obligation, generally on a biannual basis, though it may be required on a quarterly basis in certain cases. Reports must be submitted to the competent authorities (to the FSMA if the borrower is domiciled or has its statutory seat in Belgium). The specific data to be reported is outlined in the law.

7. Impact on authorized modifications of ongoing consumer and mortgage credits

NPLs may include consumer or mortgage loans. The NPL Directive amended Directives 2008/48/EC and 2014/17/EU to require Member States to ensure that lenders implement appropriate policies and procedures to encourage, where necessary, the exercise of reasonable forbearance before initiating enforcement proceedings. These measures, referred to as forbearance measures (in the French version of the NPL Directive mesures de renégociation), were not initially included in the proposed law submitted to the Chamber. Their inclusion was achieved through amendments introduced on December 11, 2024.

In practice :

• lenders must establish appropriate policies and procedures to encourage, where appropriate, the granting of forbearance measures (mesures de grâce / respijtmaatregelen) before initiating enforcement proceedings;

• for consumer credit, forbearance measures may only consist of offering a credit agreement referred to in Article VII.3, § 3, 6° of the CEL. This refers to a partially excluded consumer credit agreement which provide for arrangements to be agreed by the lender and the consumer in respect of deferred payment or repayment methods, where the consumer is already in default on the initial credit agreement. This new credit agreement will be fully subject to the provisions of Book VII CEL explicitly referred to in Article VII.3, § 3, 6° of the CEL.

• for mortgage credit with a movable purpose, any modification of existing terms requires the conclusion of a new credit agreement fully subject to Book VII of the CEL. Such modifications cannot benefit from the partial exclusion provided for in Article VII.3, § 3, 6° CEL, as this exclusion does not apply to mortgage credit.

• for mortgage credit with an immovable purpose, forbearance measures involving a modification referred to in Article VII.145, paragraph 2 of the CEL (i.e., authorized changes to mortgage loan conditions or guarantees) are agreed upon through an addendum. Any other modification, such as a reduction in the loan amount, requires a new agreement fully subject to Book VII CEL.

• forbearance measures are granted without administrative fees, late payment interest, or other charges, except for the contractually agreed interest rate and any costs related to the normal execution of the agreement, calculated over the forbearance period.

• The lender must provide the consumer, in paper or durable medium as specified in the credit agreement, mandatory pre-contractual information. These include descriptions of the modifications, implementation timelines, and information on complaint procedures.

Parliamentary discussions further clarified that lenders may only grant forbearance measures for their own credit agreements. It is not permissible, within the framework of forbearance measures, to regroup debts involving a credit agreement from another lender or to grant additional credit by the same lender.

The new framework does not alter the existing restrictive provisions governing the transfer of consumer or mortgage credit agreements and the claims arising therefrom, which remain fully applicable. Regarding mortgage credit, the restrictions on transfers (Articles VII.147/17 to VII.147/19 of the CEL), previously limited to mortgage credit with a movable purpose, are now extended to mortgage credit with an immovable purpose.

New civil and criminal sanctions related to these obligations have also been introduced in Books VII and XV of the CEL.

Conclusions

The adoption of this law establishes a structured legal framework for the management and transfer of NPLs, balancing risk reduction for credit institutions with borrower protection. This framework enhances transparency and visibility in the secondary market for NPLs while strengthening the responsibilities of market participants in managing these claims and agreements.

For legal practice and industry, it is now time to prepare authorization applications and review internal procedures and collaboration agreements in light of the new obligations.

Prescillia ALGRAIN - Counsel Janson, specialized in Banking & Finance, Financial Regulatory - p.algrain@janson

[1] More specifically, Article 47a of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 of 26 June 2013 on prudential requirements for credit institutions and investment firms, and amending Regulation (EU) No 648/2012.

Assessment of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation’s First Year of Application (Chambers and Partners)

In an article published on Chambers and Partners, Bruno Lebrun and Wafa Lachguer analyze the first year of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) and its impact on the EU internal market.

The FSR adopted to address market distortions caused by non-EU subsidies, introduces mechanisms for merger control, public procurement oversight, and ex officio investigations to ensure fair competition.

In its first year, the EU Commission actively enforced the FSR, with over 120 merger notifications, numerous public procurement reviews, and ex officio investigations such as e&/PPF and cases involving Chinese firms in infrastructure and renewable energy projects.

While the FSR marked significant progress, challenges emerged, including compliance burdens, regulatory overlaps, and concerns about transparency and geopolitical bias.

Read the full article on Chambers and Partners: EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation | Chambers Expert Focus

For further information, please contact :
Bruno Lebrun - Partner - b.lebrun@janson.be
Wafa Lachguer – w.lachguer@janson.be

EU Sanctions: New EU Court Judgments and Expanded Scope of Sanctions (Chambers and Partners)

Bruno Lebrun and Candice Lecharlier discuss the evolving EU sanctions regime in a recent article published on Chambers and Partners.

The article highlights the recent case law and regulatory developments, notably:

• The NSD judgment (T-494/22), which clarified the property rights of non-sanctioned clients of sanctioned entities and broadened the definition of “payment” to include securities.

• The Jeremak case (C-109/23), which defines the scope of the prohibition on legal advisory services to Russian entities while confirming exceptions necessary for judicial or administrative proceedings.

• The growing focus on anti-circumvention measures in the EU’s 14th sanctions package and the introduction of Regulation (EU) 2024/2642, signaling a potential shift toward extraterritorial application of EU sanctions.

These developments reflect a strengthening of the EU sanctions framework while striving to balance the rights of non-sanctioned parties.

Read the full article on Chambers and Partners: Evolving EU Sanctions: Key Court Rulings | Chambers Expert Focus

For further information, please contact :
Bruno Lebrun - Partner - b.lebrun@janson.be
Candice Lecharlier - c.lecharlier@janson.be

Consumer Credit: Explore new credit directive & current legal challenges

Consumer Credit

Brussel 25/06/2024

Last Tuesday, Dominique, Johannes and Prescillia had the privilege of speaking at a conference which explored the intricacies of credit law considering the market transformations towards greater use of digital means & artificial intelligence and the integration of ESG factors in granting loans.

 Dominique and Prescillia looked at the challenges and opportunities in consumer credit, discussing the implementation of the new Consumer Credit Directive, pre-contractual obligations and the latest rules on tying and bundling practices. They also examined the recent case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union in this area.

 Johannes provided insights into the use of AI for credit risk assessment and 'near-instant' decision making, based on a practical example

Abilways Belgium Conference " Prevention Against Money Laundering” Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 May 2024

Join us for an insightful conference with François Koning, a leading lawyer specialising in white-collar crime. 

As co-head of the white-collar crime department and head of money laundering prevention at JANSON, François brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. His upcoming presentation on Monday 27 May will cover critical aspects of legal protection in financial reporting and compliance.

The main topics will include :

- The scope of legal protection for suspicious transaction reports.

- The reporter's immunity from criminal liability.

- The limits of the duty not to disclose.

- The impact on business relationships following a suspicious transaction report.

This is an opportunity not to be missed for legal, financial and compliance professionals to gain a deeper understanding of these key issues.

Seminar in Private Banking Law : Evolution and Insights

Private banking law is undergoing a number of changes in response to developments in economic activity. These include regulated credit, cases of fraud in the wider context of so-called phishing, the issue of de-risking and the banking oath.

Recent trends will be discussed at the seminar on 19 March 2024 with Mr Dominique  Blommaert, who will explain the capita selecta mentioned above at the next continuing education seminar.

This webinar is aimed at all lawyers interested in banking law, regardless of their specialisation or (prior) knowledge of the subject.

We look forward to your participation.

Please follow the link to subscribe : Permanent vorming bankrecht

Janson will be present at the MIPIM annual meeting

DIGI secures remedies in the EU Orange/MásMóvil/ merger control

Our Competition & EU Department accompanied DIGI Communication to secure the remedy offered to the EU Commission in the clearance of the joint venture between Orange and MásMóvil in Spain delivered on 20 February 2024 (Case M.10896).

The remedy consists of spectrum divestment and an optional National Roaming Agreement that will enable DIGI Communications to pursue its development in Spain.

 See Commissioner Vestager’s statement on the clearance and remedy: “Orange and MásMóvil’s joint venture threatened competition in the retail supply of mobile and fixed internet services in Spain. But the commitments offered by the parties will enable Digi, the largest and fastest-growing mobile virtual network operator in Spain, to replicate the strong competitive pressure exerted by MásMóvil. They will ensure that consumers in Spain continue to benefit from a competitive telecom market, in terms of prices, quality and 5G connectivity.

Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President in charge of competition policy” (DG COMP’s press release: Joint venture between Orange and MásMóvil (europa.eu)) .

 For more inquiries, please contact Bruno Lebrun (b.lebrun@janson.be) and Wafa Lachguer (w.lachguer@janson.be).

City of Ghent and neighbourhood committee reach agreement on neighbourhood mobility plan Zwijnaarde

Janson is pleased to announce the successful outcome in the case of the Mobility plan of Zwijnaarde (Ghent) thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Civil Litigation Department (Dominique Blommaert and Nikita Colpaert) and the Administrative Law Department (Günther L’Heureux, Kris Wauters and Margot Luyckx). This achievement is a testament to one of the core values of Janson: the multidisciplinary teamwork.

You can find the article here.

Together, let's make "Miles for Smiles" a success!

We are proud to announce that this year Janson is sponsoring "Miles for Smiles", a charity run which will take place in Bruges on 9 March 2024. A number of our team members will be taking up the cause and running to support one of the 5 participating charities.

We invite you to encourage them or to register on the official website: Star Tracking (star-tracking.be)

Together, let's make "Miles for Smiles" a success!

Colloque – La fraude et le droit des assurances | Tuesday 19 march 2024 | Belgium |

We are pleased to announce that on 19 March 2024 our associate Denis Rosier will be taking part in a conference on insurance fraud organised by the "Revue Générale des assurances et des responsabilités".

 He will be presenting a paper on the policyholder's obligation to declare the risk, specifically from the point of view of fraud. He will be accompanying a number of top-quality speakers.

 His presentation will be the subject of a forthcoming publication.

Please follow the link to subscribe : Colloque – La fraude et le droit des assurances ~ Opleiding ~ Larcier-Intersentia

APRIL International strengthens its presence in Europe with the acquisition of Expat & Co in Belgium

 Janson is delighted to announce it has advised the group APRIL on the acquisition of the Belgian company Expat & Co. The Janson team was led by France Wilmet and Muriel Baudoncq.

 Expat & Co is an insurance intermediary, specialist in international health insurance in Belgium. APRIL International is a French leading wholesale insurance broker in Europe. This acquisition strengthens its position in the Benelux region.

You can find more information on their website : APRIL International strengthens its presence in Europe with the acquisition of Expat & Co in Belgium - APRIL Group

Bilal Carbon acquires Nanocyl, a Belgian manufacturer of carbon nanotubes

Janson is delighted to announce it has advised Birla Carbon USA Inc. on the acquisition of the Belgian company Nanocyl.

The acquisition was subject to the first notification to the screening committee for non-EU investments since the Belgian regulation on foreign investments entered into force on the 1st of July 2023. The Janson team was led by France Wilmet.

Nanocyl is a worldwide leader in multiwall carbon nanotubes based in Sambreville. Birla Carbon is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high quality carbon solutions.

The International Comparative Legal Guide - Sanctions 2024 - Belgium Chapter

The International Comparative Legal Guide - Sanctions 2024 has been released. This publication provides a comprehensive overview of the sanctions regimes, including sanctions adopted by the United Nations Security Council (“UNSC”) and the European Union (“EU”) transposed in Belgium. Our experts Bruno Lebrun, Candice Lecharlier and Wafa Lachguer contributed to the Belgium chapter, where they discussed about the significant changes or developments impacting our jurisdiction’s sanctions regime.

You can access the full article here :

https://iclg.com/practice-areas/sanctions/belgium

You can also visit our profile on ICLG.com, where you can find more information about our firm and our services.