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Firm News 2 results

Firm News | 3 min read | 11.12.25

M&A Lawyer Aubry Daerden Joins Crowell & Moring in Brussels

Brussels – November 12, 2025: Aubry Daerden has joined Crowell & Moring’s Brussels office as a partner in the Corporate Group, expanding the firm’s capability to represent clients on complex Belgian and EU corporate transactions.
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Firm News | 2 min read | 04.01.24

Crowell Earns Top Rankings in Legal 500 EMEA 2024

Brussels and Doha – April 1, 2024: The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2024 edition has recognized 16 practice areas and 11 lawyers in Crowell & Moring’s Brussels and Doha offices. The 11 individual lawyers received 18 total rankings across the 16 different practice areas.
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Client Alerts 18 results

Client Alert | 35 min read | 10.13.25

Building Blocks of Design Law: CJEU rules on LEGO Group Modular Design Protection

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) recently issued a landmark judgment in the LEGO Group case (C-211/24) concerning the scope of EU design protection for modular systems. This recent judgment addresses fundamental questions regarding the protection and enforcement of Community designs for modular products, specifically the LEGO Group’s iconic toy building blocks and parts:
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Client Alert | 4 min read | 04.03.25

Unfair Clauses in B2C and B2B Contracts: Be Aware of Different Sanctions

In recent years, there has been a wave of new legislation impacting contracts and contractual terms. The Belgian legislator is gradually adopting the different Books of our new Belgian Civil Code. Last February, a new proposal for Book VII on special contracts, including sale and loan agreements was submitted. Additionally, the Belgian Code of Economic Law has been updated several times, impacting the drafting of contracts and of contractual terms, not only between companies but also with consumers.
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Client Alert | 3 min read | 01.29.25

Transfer of Undertakings in Belgium: New Obligations Under CBA 32bis

Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) 32bis applies in Belgium in the event of a transfer of undertakings. It establishes the legal framework that protects employees’ rights during such a transfer.
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Publications 4 results

Publication | 06.01.20

Covid-19 en contracten: Een goed reden tot stopzetting is nog geen geldige reden

Kamer van Koophandel Vlaams-Brabant, Ondernemers Nummer 5

Events 4 results

Event | 10.08.26, 8:30 AM CEST - 5:00 PM CEST

Seventh EU Competition Law Conference

Join us for the Seventh EU Competition Law Conference - hosted by Crowell & Moring, King’s College and The Competition Law Center. This year's conference offers an authoritative and comparative Europe–US perspective on the latest developments in competition law.

Event | 10.18.24

Health Tech Investor Event: Bridging European Innovation and U.S. Markets

Join us for an exclusive event in New York City, where European startups meet investors eager to bring groundbreaking healthtech solutions to the American market.

Event | 01.29.24, 12:30 PM CET - 5:30 PM CET

Navigating Towards Sustainable Value Creation: Challenges and Opportunities for Governance

In collaboration with GUBERNA and IBJ

Webinars 8 results

Webinar | 06.25.26, 12:30 PM CEST - 2:00 PM CEST

The M&A Process Step by Step: A Practical Guide for Junior Legal Counsels

We are pleased to invite you to a practical webinar designed for junior legal counsels seeking to deepen their understanding of mergers and acquisitions. Whether you are at the beginning of your career in corporate law or looking to strengthen your grasp of the M&A process, this session will offer concrete, practice‑oriented insights drawn from real transaction experience.

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. 

Webinar | 04.29.25, 10:00 AM CEST - 11:30 AM CEST

Management Buy Out and Employee Share Ownership

Join us for a dynamic and insightful webinar that delves into the evolving landscape of employee share ownership and Management Buy Out (MBO).  Emmanuel Plasschaert and Sofiane Fergali, labor law attorneys at Crowell & Moring, recently co-authored the labor law section of a practical guide on this fascinating subject. 

Speaking Engagements 12 results