Legal considerations for businesses during the coronavirus outbreak in Belgium
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact the daily lives of people around the world, the priority for companies remains, of course, the safety of their employees and of society at large.
Also important to take into account however are certain legal and tax considerations. For instance with regard to the payment of corporate income tax, corporate governance and obligations and liabilities under commercial contracts of your business.
This comprehensive guide includes the most pressing questions we have received in our different practice groups with answers in light of the current situation from a corporate, employment, tax, finance, commercial contracts and real estate law perspective.
We can imagine that you may have further questions regarding the legal requirements in relation to the coronavirus outbreak and are of course available to assist you. For more information, please visit our website or contact your trusted Loyens & Loeff advisor.
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The Belgian government, as well as the regional authorities, have taken a range of decisions to reduce the financial consequences of the COVID-19 measures.
We refer to our article which provides you with an overview of the most relevant measures that were taken by the competent Belgian authorities, updated on a daily basis.
Marc Vermylen
Managing Partner Belgium Attorney at LawMarc Vermylen is Managing Partner of Loyens & Loeff Brussels. He is a member of Loyens & Loeff’s Banking & Finance Practice Group and heads the global Projects Team at Loyens & Loeff. He is recognised worldwide as an expert and influential lawyer in banking law and finance law.
T: +32 2 743 43 15 M: +32 475 52 31 66 E: [email protected]
Robrecht Coppens
Partner Attorney at LawRobrecht Coppens is a partner in the Corporate and M&A Practice Group in Belgium and heads the firm’s multidisciplinary and cross-office Startup Team.
T: +32 2 700 10 12 E: [email protected]
Kris De Schutter
Partner Attorney at lawKris De Schutter is partner in and chairman of the Employment & Benefits practice group in Belgium. He has over 18 years all-round experience in collective and individual employment law, with a particular focus on transformation, especially from a holistic view linked to alternative (flexible) remuneration, restructurings and change processes.
T: +32 2 700 10 13 E: [email protected]
Natalie Reypens
Partner Attorney at LawNatalie Reypens is a member of the Loyens & Loeff International Tax Services Practice Group and heads the Belgian Transfer Pricing Team. She is a partner in our Brussels office. She focuses on corporate and international tax law.
T: +32 2 743 43 37 E: [email protected]
Nicolas Bertrand
Partner Attorney at LawNicolas Bertrand is a partner in our Brussels office. He co-heads the Loyens & Loeff Family Owned Business & Private Wealth Practice Group in Belgium.
T: +32 2 773 23 46 E: [email protected]
Ariane Brohez
Partner Attorney at LawAriane Brohez, Partner, is a member of the Real Estate practice group in our Brussels office. She focuses on real estate structuring and taxation, real estate funds and real estate investments.
T: +32 2 743 43 21 M: +32 495 21 26 59 E: [email protected]
Christophe Laurent
Partner Attorney at LawChristophe Laurent, Partner, heads the Real estate practice group in our Brussels office. He focuses on real estate transactions and taxation. He is also a member of the Investment Management/Funds team.
T: +32 2 743 43 05 M: +32 476 39 06 90 E: [email protected]
Marc Dhaene
Partner Attorney at LawMarc Dhaene is a member of the International Tax Services Practice Group and of the Tax Controversy and Litigation Team. His expertise covers a broad range of international and domestic corporate tax issues.
T: +32 2 743 43 22 E: [email protected]
Vanessa Marquette
Partner Attorney at LawVanessa Marquette, attorney at law, is a partner in the Banking and Finance Practice Group of our Brussels office and a member of the firmwide Restructuring & Insolvency team. She is recognized for her expertise in Banking and Finance with a focus on international finance law, regulated financial services, sustainable finance and banking litigation.
T: +32 2 773 23 25 E: [email protected]
Julien Lecler
Counsel Attorney at LawJulien Lecler, Counsel, is a member of the Real Estate practice group and of the Public & Administrative Law practice group in our Brussels office. He focuses on all aspects of real estate law (civil law, rights in rem, construction law, leases) including public real estate law.
T: +32 2 773 23 59 M: +32 473 71 34 39 E: [email protected]
Stéphanie De Smedt
Counsel Attorney at LawStéphanie De Smedt, attorney-at-law, is a member of the Litigation & Risk Management practice group in our Brussels office. She is head for Belgium of the IP/IT Team, the Data Protection Team and the Life Sciences Team.
T: +32 2 773 23 77 E: [email protected]
Wannes Buelens
Associate Attorney at LawWannes Buelens is a member of the Litigation & Risk Management practice group in our Brussels office. He specializes in health law, liability law and insurance law. He is also a member of the firmwide Healthcare & Life Sciences Team.
T: +32 2 773 23 72 M: +32 4 94 43 31 04 E: [email protected]
Aubry Daerden
Senior associate Attorney at LawAubry Daerden is a senior associate in the Corporate and M&A Practice Group in Belgium.
T: +32 2 743 43 01 M: +32 4 95 24 90 96 E: [email protected]
Eline De Ryck
Associate Attorney at LawEline De Ryck is a member of the Employment & Benefits Practice Group in Belgium and an associate in our Brussels office.
T: +32 2 743 43 76 M: +32 4 93 40 01 89 E: [email protected]
Olivia Oosterlynck
Associate Attorney at LawOlivia Oosterlynck, attorney at law, is a member of the Real Estate practice group in our Brussels office. She focuses on real estate transactions and due diligence matters.
T: +32 2 700 10 45 M: +32 475 48 08 73 E: [email protected]
Linda Brosens
Of Counsel Professional support lawyerLinda Brosens is Of Counsel to the Loyens & Loeff Brussels office. She is a member of the Loyens & Loeff International Tax Services Practice Group and the Mandatory Disclosure (DAC6) Team.
T: + 32 2 700 10 20 E: [email protected]
Ellen Herinckx
Associate Attorney at LawEllen Herinckx is a member of Loyens & Loeff’s Employment & Benefits team in Belgium. She focuses on employment and labour law, restructurings and litigation.
T: +32 2 743 43 71 E: [email protected]
Maria-Clara Van den Bossche
Senior associate Attorney at LawMaria-Clara Van den Bossche, attorney at law, is a member of the Litigation & Risk Management practice group in our Brussels office. She specializes in the resolution of complex international civil and commercial disputes.
T: +32 2 773 23 63 E: [email protected]
Valentijn De Boe
Partner Attorney at LawValentijn De Boe, attorney at law, is a member of the Public and Administrative Law Practice Group in Belgium and is also a member of the Procurement Team in Brussels.
T: +32 2 773 23 33 E: [email protected]
