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LIR Belgium - First Edition

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We are delighted to announce the launch of the inaugural Belgian edition of the Legal Industry Review (LIR). LIR is a vibrant forum for thought leadership, collaboration, and innovation providing international lawyers with a platform to share their expertise, express their ideas, and engage in meaningful discussions on the pressing issues shaping our profession.

A special acknowledgment goes to Kato Aerts, LIR's Belgian Editorial Director, and Lore Derdeyn, who authored the article "SME Access to Public Procurement in Belgium". Lore highlights that recent reports reveal SMEs in the EU are awarded less than half of the total value of public contracts, with participation declining since 2017. This trend is particularly evident in Belgium, where SMEs account for nearly 99% of all enterprises. In light of this, Belgium has recently adapted its public procurement framework to strengthen SME access, discussing three key changes in her article.

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