Lydian successfully acted for an insurer in a coverage dispute over a casualty insurance policy in which the notions “smallest identifiable part” and “dismantling and reinstallation costs” were interpreted by a Belgian court. The case concerned the sale by the insured of fixed and mobile projecto
Even if a dividend distribution is permissible considering the balance sheet and liquidity tests under corporate law, it may still give rise to directors' liability.
The Belgian legal system is on the verge of undergoing some fundamental changes with the upcoming entry into force of Book 6 of the Civil Code, set to come into effect on 1 January 2025.
In our podcast’s 10th episode, we dive into the topic of vacation and summer events with Kato Aerts, our podcast host and Employment Partner, and Sarah Witvrouw, Associate in our Employment team. Every summer the same type of questions pop up in the minds of employees and employer: how do we dete
We are thrilled to announce that Lydian assisted Eli Lilly in its investment in Augustine Therapeutics NV during their Series A financing round. Augustine Therapeutics, a Leuven-based biotech company, raised €17 million to advance its leading candidate treatment for neurological disorders.&
Our Commercial & Litigation team has updated the factsheet on evidence. The importance of providing (adequate) evidence in order to substantiate what a party is claiming must not be underestimated.
Over the past few years, the Belgian Data Protection Authority (the DPA) has emerged as a remarkably active regulator, both in its advisory and supervisory function. To provide an overview of its activities, the DPA recently published its Annual Report 2023 (the Annual Report). [1]
The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (the CSDDD) will enter into force on 25 July 2024 following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union on Friday 5 July 2024. As discussed in our previous contribution of 15 May 2024, the CSDDD essentially introduces ob
Our Commercial & Litigation team has updated the factsheet on the cost of legal proceedings. This memorandum gives a general overview of the costs of legal proceedings before the courts in Belgium. For any further questions on these topics, do not hesitate to contact any of our specialists