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Belgium implements EU Collective redress directive

The EU Collective redress directive, adopted on 25 November 2020 by the European Parliament and Council, established a renewed framework for collective actions across the European Union.

UPDATE OF THE INDICATIVE TABLE (2024)

In practice, an estimate of bodily injury is usually made on the basis of the Indicative Table.

EDPB publishes draft Guidelines on Pseudonymisation

The European Data Protection Board (hereinafter the EDPB) recently adopted the Guidelines 01/2025 on Pseudonymisation (hereinafter the Guidelines), providing comprehensive insights into the use and benefits of pseudonymisation under the General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter the GDPR).

Finally, a new government! What You Need to Know to Navigate the Upcoming Labor Law Changes 

In our latest episode, host Kato Aerts, Employment Partner at Lydian, is joined by Katrien Coenen, Senior Associate in our Employment, Pensions & Benefits team, to explore the new labor law measures following the formation of Belgium’s new government. Together, they break down the key reforms

New EDPB guidelines on controllers’ obligations in the data processing chain and legally required processing

On 7 October 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issued its Opinion 22/2024 on certain obligations following from the reliance on processor(s) and sub-processor(s).

Recent Cassation case law on the Insurance Act 2014: annual overview

Every year, the Insurance team of Lydian looks back at some interesting rulings from the Belgian Supreme Court (Court of Cassation) during the past year regarding the Insurance Act 2014 (“IA”). In 2024, the Court also ruled on several interesting insurance topics.

Katrien Coenen

Specialist areas

Katrien is an experienced employment lawyer and advises both employee and employer clients on a wide range of individual and collective employment matters, with a particular interest in working time.
 

Pieter-Jan Leemen

Pieter-Jan is a partner and heads the Banking & Finance practice of Lydian.

Specialist areas

Pieter-Jan has a particular focus on:

Posting employees to the heart of Europe

With Brussels at the heart of Europe, Belgium stands out as one of the countries with the highest number of seconded workers compared to its neighbours. But what does this mean for employers and employees navigating Belgian employment law?

Pieter-Jan Leemen Joins Lydian as Head of Banking & Finance

Brussels, 3 March 2025 – Lydian is delighted to announce that Pieter-Jan Leemen has joined the firm as a Partner and will head our Banking & Finance practice.