The government is constantly taking additional measures to contain the spread of the Coronavirus, and to try to alleviate the consequences for the economy. The latest novelties (since the FAQ 17 March 2020) are as follows: The government has determined which companies have to close and whic
In response to the current situation pursuant to Covid-19, the Royal Federation for Belgian Notaries has issued certain guidelines for the Belgian Notaries. In order to avoid physical contact and the spreading of the virus as much as possible, Belgian Notaries are only allowed to pass notarial de
In our previous e-zine, we mainly focused on the impact of the coronavirus on existing contractual relationships.
In April 2019 the Belgian Parliament adopted a new law prohibiting (i) unfair market practices in B2B relationships, (ii) the abuse of economic dependence, and (iii) the use of unfair B2B contract terms.
When transferring personal data from the EU to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) not offering adequate protection of personal data, appropriate additional safeguards must be put in place.
In its decision of 2 April 2020 in the case C-567/18, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) held that Amazon is not legally liable in case of storage of counterfeit goods.
On 29 March 2017, UK Prime Minister Theresa May lodged a notification with the EU Council under Article 50(2) EU Treaty, i.e. the UK's formal notification of its intention to withdraw from the EU.
Financing transactions Brexit has relatively limited direct impact on existing or new financing transactions which are governed by English law. Brexit has not impacted the enforceability of English law governed finance documents or the choice of English courts.
Major implications Choice of law Although clear choice of law clauses should remain valid, Brexit may have an impact on situations where no such choice has been made.