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Business Law Guide to Belgium

Author : Van Bael & Bellis (Firm)

Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.

Page : 982 pages

File Size : 20,62 MB

Release : 2003-01-01

Category : Law

ISBN : 9041121331

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Book Description

The Business Law Guide to Belgium is essential reading for all companies doing business in Belgium, as well as for their legal advisers. This book is a time- and money-saving companion that deals with the legal aspects of most commercial scenarios from a practical point of view. Topics covered in the book include company law, mergers and acquisitions, accounting law, taxation and tax law, customs and excise law, financial law, employment law, residence and work permits, distribution law, E-commerce rules, intellectual property law, antitrust law, unfair trade practices, property law, environmental law, state aid rules, product liability law, data-protection rules, judicial composition and bankruptcy, and litigation and arbitration. Written by a team of Belgian lawyers at Van Bael and Bellis, this book reflects their day to-day experience with respect to the complex legal issues that arise under Belgian business law. This book is the only comprehensive treatise of Belgian business law available in English. Established in 1986, Van Bael and Bellis is one of the few independent international law firms based in Brussels. It advises companies from around the world on international trade law, antitrust law and Belgian business law, including corporate transactions and litigation.



Tort Law in Belgium

Author : Marc Kruithof

Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.

Page : 151 pages

File Size : 37,49 MB

Release : 2018-05-09

Category : Law

ISBN : 9403500646

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Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this book provides ready access to how the legal dimension of prevention against harm and loss allocation is treated in Belgium. This traditional branch of law not only tackles questions which concern every lawyer, whatever his legal expertise, but also concerns each person’s most fundamental rights on a worldwide scale. Following a general introduction that probes the distinction between tort and crime and the relationship between tort and contract, the monograph describes how the concepts of fault and unlawfulness, and of duty of care and negligence, are dealt with in both the legislature and the courts. The book then proceeds to cover specific cases of liability, such as professional liability, liability of public bodies, abuse of rights, injury to reputation and privacy, vicarious liability, liability of parents and teachers, liability for handicapped persons, product liability, environmental liability, and liability connected with road and traffic accidents. Principles of causation, grounds of justification, limitations on recovery, assessment of damages and compensation, and the role of private insurance and social security are all closely considered. Its succinct yet scholarly nature, as well as the practical quality of the information it provides, make this book a valuable resource for lawyers Belgium. Academics and researchers will also welcome this very useful guide, and will appreciate its value not only as a contribution to comparative law but also as a stimulus to harmonization of the rules on tort.





The Brussels Effect

Author : Anu Bradford

Publisher : Oxford University Press

Page : 368 pages

File Size : 42,24 MB

Release : 2020-01-27

Category : Law

ISBN : 0190088605

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For many observers, the European Union is mired in a deep crisis. Between sluggish growth; political turmoil following a decade of austerity politics; Brexit; and the rise of Asian influence, the EU is seen as a declining power on the world stage. Columbia Law professor Anu Bradford argues the opposite in her important new book The Brussels Effect: the EU remains an influential superpower that shapes the world in its image. By promulgating regulations that shape the international business environment, elevating standards worldwide, and leading to a notable Europeanization of many important aspects of global commerce, the EU has managed to shape policy in areas such as data privacy, consumer health and safety, environmental protection, antitrust, and online hate speech. And in contrast to how superpowers wield their global influence, the Brussels Effect - a phrase first coined by Bradford in 2012- absolves the EU from playing a direct role in imposing standards, as market forces alone are often sufficient as multinational companies voluntarily extend the EU rule to govern their global operations. The Brussels Effect shows how the EU has acquired such power, why multinational companies use EU standards as global standards, and why the EU's role as the world's regulator is likely to outlive its gradual economic decline, extending the EU's influence long into the future.





Guide to Tax Rulings in Belgium

Author : René Willems

Publisher : IBFD

Page : 403 pages

File Size : 31,44 MB

Release : 2012

Category : Taxation

ISBN : 9087221576

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Belgium is a leading business centre, due to its geographical location at the heart of Europe, its multicultural population and its history. Multinational corporations (MNCs), both foreign and home grown, constitute the engine of Belgium's economy, making Belgium one of the most globalized countries in the world. With its large number of foreign investors, Belgium's tax legislators are aware of the importance of upfront legal certainty and, for this reason, the legal framework for a general formal rulings system was introduced as from 2003. 'Guide to Tax Rulings in Belgium' provides a unique insight into the Belgian tax structure and its world-class tax rulings system. The book begins with a high-level overview of the main tax issues that investors might face and a description of the Belgian tax rulings system. From a business perspective, the book sets out how tax rulings can support investors in establishing, operating or changing their business infrastructure in Belgium.



A Basic Guide to International Business Law

Author : Harm Wevers

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 270 pages

File Size : 23,43 MB

Release : 2021-05-26

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1000418030

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Book Description

A Basic Guide to International Business Law aims to give students an understanding as well as practical knowledge of legal problems arising in the area of international business, and to equip them with the skills needed to prevent and tackle these problems. All Chapters employ the same didactic structure. Introductory case studies, examples, annotated case law, glossaries, diagrams, summaries and exercises are all designed to familiarize students quickly with relevant aspects of international (business) law. A Basic Guide to International Business Law deals with the following topics: • Introduction to International Private Law and European Law • Legal aspects of negotiations • International contracts: matters of jurisdiction and the law applicable to these contracts • International contracts of sale • Competion law • Free movement of goods, workers, the freedom of capital and establishment and the freedom to provide services • International payments • Carriage of goods by road and sea • Incoterms • Entry modes (agents, representatives, distributors, licensing, franchising)



Taxation of Cross-border Partnerships

Author : Jesper Barenfeld

Publisher : IBFD

Page : 431 pages

File Size : 14,14 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Double taxation

ISBN : 9076078858

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Aims to identify and analyse problems related to double taxation of income attributable to cross border partnerships in asymmetrical situations de lege lata. This refers to cases where the same partnership, in across border owner/entity situation, is recognized as a taxable person in one country, but as transparent for tax purposes in the other."



Global Venture Capital Transactions

Author : Beat Brechbühl

Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.

Page : 396 pages

File Size : 11,40 MB

Release : 2004-01-01

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9041122869

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The venture capital and private equity industries are among the most characteristic and visible segments of today's global economy. As we approach the midpoint of the first decade of the 21st century, these industries have clearly matured and left behind the much-publicized excesses of the 1990s. It is now incumbent upon practitioners to thoroughly understand the legal structure of venture capital transactions, not only in their own country but also'due to the typically cross-border nature of such transactions'in numerous jurisdictions worldwide. This very useful book has been prepared under the auspices of the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA) following a working session held in Edinburgh in August 2003. It provides practitioners with the first overview of the legal requirements attached to venture capital transactions in a variety of jurisdictions, encompassing both developed and developing nations. An introductory chapter presents a global view, addressing venture capital issues that tend to arise under any legal circumstances. Then, for each of twelve countries, an experienced practitioner in the venture capital field offers detailed discussions of his or her country's legal system as it pertains to the protection of investors' rights and company's investments, regulatory issues, and enforcement. Specific topics discussed where applicable for each country include: documentation; due diligence; valuation standards; representations and warranties; intellectual property; compensation of key personnel; disclosure; exit strategy; corporate governance roles; tax issues; securities law requirements; restrictions on foreign direct investment; and availability of court orders. Global Venture Capital Transactions goes a long way to fulfilling the need of practitioners and entrepreneurs to structure cross-border venture capital transactions that are not only initially successful but enjoy continued profitability with the strength to overcome inevitable obstacles. It will be warmly welcomed by the venture capital and private equity community throughout the world.