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Firm News 19 results

Firm News | 4 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.

Firm News | 2 min read | 03.25.25

Chambers Ranks Crowell & Moring Lawyers and Practices in 2025 Europe Guide

Brussels – March 25, 2025: Chambers and Partners has ranked five Crowell & Moring practice groups and nine individual lawyers in the Chambers Europe 2025 guide.

Firm News | 3 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 59 results

Client Alert | 7 min read | 01.13.26

New rules in relation to work incapacity Strengthened Return-to-Work Policy and Reintegration Trajectory 3.0: What Changes as of 1 January 2026

On 30 December 2025, the Belgian Official Gazette published the Act of 19 December 2025 implementing a strengthened return-to-work policy in case of work incapacity, and the Royal Decree of 17 December 2025 amending the Code of Well-being at Work, commonly referred to as "Reintegration Trajectory 3.0".
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Client Alert | 2 min read | 10.08.25

Wage Freeze Imposed in Belgium for 2025-2026

Belgian labor law fixes the maximum margin by which labor costs may increase in any given period (the “wage norm”). The reason for this wage norm framework is to preserve the country’s competitiveness in the international market.
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Client Alert | 5 min read | 08.04.25

Labor Market Reforms in Belgium—Summer Agreement and New Program Act: Major Transformations on the Horizon

The Belgian federal government has taken two decisive steps in the implementation of its reform agenda. First, the adoption of the so-called Summer Agreement on July 21 outlines an ambitious fiscal and social overhaul. Second, the long-awaited Program Act was approved during the night of July 17 to July 18 and introduces a historic limitation on unemployment benefits. Together, these measures significantly redefine the Belgian labor market ecosystem. 
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Press Coverage 5 results

Press Coverage | 02.16.23

Every Company Must Set Up Breach Hotline

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Publications 16 results

Publication | 10.01.25

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Events 3 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 | 05.24.19, 9:00 AM UTC - 1:30 PM UTC

IJE / IBJ for a Deep Dive on the GDPR - 1 Year Later

On May 25, 2019, we will celebrate the first birthday of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We are proud to invite you to our seminar with special guest speaker Mr. David Stevens, the newly appointed Chairman of the Belgian Data Protection Authority, who will shed light on the implementation of the GDPR from the point of view of the Authority.
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Event | 04.02.19, 12:00 PM UTC - 2:00 PM UTC

ACC Lunch Seminar: Impact of the GDPR on Whistleblowing and Internal Investigations

Suppose that you have been asked to conduct an internal investigation into potential wrong-doing within your company. In the process, you will collect evidence and conduct interviews that involve an important amount of personal data, including sensitive data. What steps should you take to prevent the investigation being open to challenge in the future, and how can you ensure that you yourself are not accused of infringing the law?
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Webinars 13 results

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. 

Webinar | 01.28.25, 12:00 PM CET - 2:00 PM CET

The New Law on Private Investigations: Challenges, Risks, and Best Practices

In collaboration with the IBJThe Belgian law of 18 May 2024 regulating private investigations marks a significant shift in the legal landscape for employers conducting internal investigations. This comprehensive reform replaces outdated legislation and introduces stricter compliance requirements, notably impacting data privacy and HR practices. Understanding these legal requirements is essential to avoid potential pitfalls and ensure that investigations are carried out in a lawful and efficient manner. 
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Speaking Engagements 37 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