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Firm News 13 results

Firm News | 2 min read | 03.27.26

Crowell Recognized Among Top Firms in Legal 500 EMEA 2026

Brussels – March 27, 2026: The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2026 edition has recognized 13 practice areas and nine lawyers in Crowell & Moring’s Brussels office.
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Firm News | 2 min read | 03.24.26

Chambers Ranks Crowell & Moring Lawyers and Practices in 2026 Europe Guide

Brussels – March 24, 2026: Chambers and Partners has ranked five Crowell & Moring practice groups and 11 individual lawyers in the Chambers Europe 2026 guide.
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Firm News | 3 min read | 04.14.25

Crowell Earns Top Rankings in Legal 500 EMEA 2025

The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2025 edition has recognized 18 practice areas and nine lawyers in Crowell & Moring’s Brussels and Doha offices. In addition, Crowell is one of only two firms in Qatar to receive Legal 500’s “Client Satisfaction” distinction.

Client Alerts 51 results

Client Alert | 3 min read | 10.21.26

Private Investigations Act Series: Temporal, material and territorial scope

The Private Investigations Act (PIA), which entered into force on December 16, 2024, fundamentally modernized the framework for private investigation activities in Belgium. Its implications for businesses conducting internal investigations are far-reaching.  
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Client Alert | 3 min read | 09.15.26

Private Investigations Act Series: An Introduction to the New Legal Framework for Internal Investigations in Belgium

Until recently, Belgian law did not have a general regulatory framework for internal investigations. Companies wishing to conduct an investigation had to navigate a fragmented set of rules that covered general principles and, to a limited extent, privacy and employee rights. The application of these rules to internal investigations was not clear, and it was therefore often difficult to put the rules into practice. This legal vacuum created significant risks, both for the integrity of the investigation itself and for the admissibility of any evidence gathered. 
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Client Alert | 5 min read | 06.04.26

EU Pay Transparency Directive: The Transposition Deadline is Looming — What Now?

Three years have passed since the EU Pay Transparency Directive ("PTD") came into existence, and it now appears highly likely that very few EU Member States will have fully transposed its provisions into national law by the 7 June 2026 deadline.  For employers operating across the EU, this creates a deeply uncomfortable question: what are your obligations right now?
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Press Coverage 10 results

Publications 15 results

Publication | 10.01.25

Waar kunnen klokkenluiders terecht met meldingen?

Duurzaam ondernemen en ESG

Events 5 results

Event | 06.23.22, 7:00 AM CDT - 9:00 AM CDT

The EU Whistleblower Directive - Follow Up

In collaboration with ACC EuropeThe EU Whistleblower Directive, which is intended to provide whistleblowers with greater protection, sets out a legal framework of minimum standards that have to be transposed by the EU member states into national legislation.
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Event | 03.12.20, 4:30 AM CDT - 7:00 AM CDT

IJE / IBJ Deep Dive

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Event | 12.05.19, 3:30 AM CST - 7:30 AM CST

IJE / IBJ Deep Dive - Trade Secrets and Whistle Blowers

The EU Trade Secrets Directive, which dates back to 2016, has been implemented into Belgian law for over a year. Time to take a deep dive into the actual changes that have been brought about by this legal framework that some consider a revolution and others view with skepticism. With concrete examples, we will demonstrate the type of information that can be protected and the scope of protection that can be provided. Furthermore, we will guide you through the best practices that will help you to maximize the protection of your commercially valuable information under this new legal regime. 
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Webinars 13 results

Webinar | 09.16.26, 12:30 PM CEST - 2:00 PM CEST

Entering a New Era of Pay Transparency in the EU – How to Ensure Compliance on Equal Pay

This presentation will explain the legal framework of the Directive and offer practical guidance on the importance of insuring one’s hiring processes are gender-bias free and of setting up robust pay structures, based on objective and gender-neutral criteria.  

Webinar | 03.31.26, 12:00 PM CEST - 1:30 PM CEST

HR incidents under Belgium’s Private Investigation Legislation

In this dynamic and practice-oriented session, you will gain a thorough understanding of the recent changes in relation with private investigations under Belgian law and walk away with actionable tools.

Webinar | 01.29.26, 12:00 PM CET - 2:00 PM CET

Navigating Company Restructurings in Belgium: HR legal, (Negotiation) Strategy, Cost Management and Communication with Stakeholders

Join our webinar and benefit from expert guidance at every stage. We will walk you through the entire procedure from start to finish, providing practical tools - including a retro planning and a cost/impact toolkit - and insights to help you navigate each phase confidently and efficiently. Key legal obligations and pitfalls will be shared by Crowell lawyers. 

Speaking Engagements 35 results

Blog Posts 2 results

Blog Post | 04.01.21

Employees may come and go. But will your trade secrets follow them?

Crowell & Moring’s Trade Secrets Trends