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Laga recommended by the Legal 500 2010 EMEA guide

Legal 500 recently released their EMEA guide for 2010. Laga received several recommendations and praises from clients that establish its position as one of Belgium's leading independant law firms.

Stefan Nerinckx published in HR Square on work-life balance

HR Square recently published an article on the legal aspects associated to the balance between private and professional life. Stefan Nerinckx, partner employment law at Laga and professor employment law at the University College of Brussels elaborates on the developments of 25 years of legislative work. HR Square is a magazine well known and read by HR professionals in Belgium.

Werner Van Lembergen recommended in Chambers 2009 guides

One of the most authoritative legal guides, Chambers & Partners, lists Laga's head of Banking and finance practice, Werner Van Lembergen, in both their Global and European guides for 2009.

Steven Thiré co-author of “Gerechtelijk Deskundigenonderzoek”

In the series “Nieuwe Wetgeving” of Kluwer, Steven Thiré has contributed to a new handbook on Expertise (articles 875 -991bis Ger. W.) in which an overview is given of the new legislation of 2007 and 2009.

Stefan Nerinckx tackles recruitment

In the current economic climate, companies are having to get creative with the way they treat their staff. Employment law specialist, Stefan Nerinckx has been highlighting the various issues to be taken into account and the current situation as it stands.

Laga quoted by Belgian press for Comparative Immigration Study

The Laga Employment law team recently released a comparative immigration survey that was widely quoted in the Belgian Press and interpreted by Ministers Annemie Turtelboom and Vincent Van Quickenborne.

Laga advises SFINC Group - Axa Private Equity deal

Laga has advised the shareholders of the SFINC Group (GIMV and Mr. Christian De Wolf) on the sale of 100% of SFINC’s share capital to Axa Private Equity, and has subsequently advised Mr. De Wolf and his management team on their reinvestment in Manacor Holdings NV, the leveraged acquisition vehicle set up by Axa Private Equity, Axxess Partners and the management team.

Luc De Broe quoted in Belgian press about taxation in the European Union

In the article "Een heel klein beetje fiscale eenmaking", which addresses the evolution of taxation rules and revenues in the European Union, Luc De Broe expresses his views on the proposed Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base system.

Privacy at Work - Employment seminar

Members of the Employment law team lectured at the 'Privacy at Work' seminar held by the Flemish Work and Professional Training Office (VDAB) at the Kasteel van Ham in Steenokkerzeel on 9 December 2008. In attendance, were legal professionals and notably Human Ressources Directors.

Laga advises ICBC in the incorporation of its European branch in Belgium

ICBC (Industrial and Commercial Bank of China) has recently set up its European branch in Belgium and is assisted by Laga in regulatory advice in the set-up of its operations. The world's largest bank supports Chinese companies which have operations in Europe and acts as a bridge between the Belgian and Chinese commerce.

International employment contracts seminar coverage

Stefan Nerinckx recently spoke at a seminar that highlighted the fiscal and legal implications of international employment contracts in Brussels alongside other tax and legal experts.

Hilde Laga quoted over Fortis legal battle

Hilde Laga was recently quoted by L'Echo, a leading Belgian financial newspaper, over the appeal regarding the summary judgement that has followed the sale of Fortis Bank without consulting the shareholders of Fortis Holding.

Luc De Broe and team join Laga

Luc De Broe, Professor of Tax Law at KU Leuven, and one of Belgium's most reknowned fiscal lawyers will reinforce Laga's Tax Litigation Department as of 1 December 2010.

Laga comments on the use of internet and email at the workplace

Can companies control the use of internet and email at the workplace?

Hilde Laga interviewed in De Bestuurder

A leading Belgian journal, De Bestuurder, has published a 7-page interview with co-founder and chairman of the firm, Hilde Laga. The interview focuses on the new legislation that could upset the internal harmony of Belgian business.

Anne Calicis and Anne-Françoise Mouchart in L'Echo (11/03/09): Cross-border mergers

Anne Calicis (Laga, Senior Tax Manager) and Anne-Françoise Mouchart (Laga, Lawyer Business law) co-wrote* an article on Cross-border mergers that was published in L'Echo (11/03/09).

Hilde Laga interviewed by De Morgen on women in the board of directors, the bonus culture and corporate governance

The De Morgen newspaper met with the firm's managing partner Hilde Laga during the Laga Forum 2011. In the interview, she comments on the possibility of legislation mandating higher Female representation in boards of directors. Hilde also discusses the use of bonuses and whether companies really need corporate governance to operate ethically.

Laga wins Marketing Team Of the year in Belgian Legal Awards 2011

In the Belgian Legal Awards 2011 ceremony which took place on 24 March, Laga won the Marketing Team Of the year category.

Laga ranked in Chambers Global 2011 guide

Chambers and Partners released their anticipated Global guide for 2011 and Laga has received several rankings and recommendations that confirm its strong position within the Belgian legal market and the breadth of its practice. Below are excerpts of Laga’s rankings and recommendations :

Silvia Van Dyck published in Nullum Crimen on document forgery

Cass. 13 januari 2009, Art. 197 Sw. • Gebruik van valse geschriften • Duur van het gebruik; Cass. 27 januari 2009, Art. 197 Sw. • Gebruik van valse geschriften • Duur van het gebruik.