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Court of Appeal Ghent confirms correction on share price in dispute settlement in insurance office
The Court of Appeal in Ghent made a significant ruling on January 8, 2024, regarding the valuation of shares in a dispute settlement between shareholders in an exclusion procedure. The central question was whether a correction on the share price … Continue reading
Shareholders’ Rights of Inspection and Oversight
The Key to Transparency and Good Governance The shareholders’ right of inspection and oversight is an essential tool to ensure transparency and good governance within a company. In larger enterprises, this right is exercised by an appointed auditor. However, in … Continue reading
Government agreement De Wever I
On February 3, 2025, the new federal government (De Wever I administration) was inaugurated. The coalition agreement mentions that the federal government will assist the regions “if they so wish” in the fight against deals involving “real estate companies.” Real … Continue reading
Avoid problems: how to respond correctly to a disputed invoice
If you disagree with an invoice you have received, it is crucial to take timely and appropriate action. A properly executed dispute can prevent you from being held liable for payment of an invoice you do not agree with. Below, … Continue reading
A well-informed contractor is worth two: the withholding obligation
Being held liable as a client for the social and/or fiscal debts of your (sub)contractor? This is certainly not how you want to start the new year. However, this can become a reality due to the principle of the withholding … Continue reading
The Renewal of Commercial Leases: When and How?
Belgian commercial lease law provides specific protection for tenants who have entered into a commercial lease agreement. This protection is reflected, among other things, in the right to renew the lease. This right, enshrined in Articles 13 et seq. of … Continue reading
Extrajudicial Termination: Without a Judge, With Results!
When you enter into a contract, such as a lease agreement or a service contract, you undertake certain obligations. Sometimes, it happens that one of the parties fails to fulfill those obligations. What can you do if the other party … Continue reading
Sedated animals in company law? Exclusion of a shareholder!
Running a company – and acting as joint shareholders – is an incredibly close form of collaboration. Married partners (often the case in liberal professions) will often jointly set up a company to work together. However, if the shareholding partners … Continue reading
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