The Situation: Tort liability rules for directors in Belgium changed significantly following the recent publication of a new Book 6 of the Civil Code. The new rules will enter into force on January 1, 2025....more
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The Situation: Several Belgian-listed companies have turned to very dilutive instruments (e.g., certain types of convertible bonds and equity lines) as a source of financing, which raises risks for investors...more
The Situation: On April 16, 2020, the Belgian Parliament approved a law to transpose the EU Shareholder Rights Directive II ("SRD II") (Directive (EU) 2017/828 amending Directive 2007/36/EC)) into Belgian law ("Transposing...more