Constitutional Court leaves the specialty rule for private investigation standing
On 22 October 2026 the Constitutional Court dismissed the challenge to the Act of 18 May 2024. What article 24 and the
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Assistance at a police interview: why preparation decides the outcome
Why a police interview shapes the whole criminal file, how a preparatory meeting and dry run work, and when to rely on
Refund first, argue later? What the Tukowiecka judgment means for banks and fraud victims
The Court of Justice requires banks to refund an unauthorised payment first, even when gross negligence is alleged. What this means
My bank account is blocked and the bank will not say why: what the anti-money laundering act provides
Account blocked and no explanation from the bank? Atypical transactions, reports to the CTIF-CFI and the tipping-off ban explained.
VAT carousel fraud: when you have to pay your supplier’s VAT
Article 51bis(4) of the Belgian VAT Code makes you jointly and severally liable for another trader's VAT once you should have known
Belgium’s new Criminal Code: what changes for companies?
Belgium's new Criminal Code has been in force since 1 September 2026. The general principles, and what they mean for corporate criminal
When another Member State freezes your Belgian accounts
A freezing order from another Member State is executed in Belgium as if it were domestic. What Regulation (EU) 2018/1805 requires, the
Investigating your own staff: a written policy is required from 16 December 2026
From 16 December 2026 no private investigation into an employee may be accepted without a written policy. What article 65 of the
The New Criminal Code: Confiscation Explained
The new Belgian Criminal Code provides a coherent, clearer framework regarding confiscation as both a penalty and a specific security measure.
Anti-money laundering obligations for lawyers: what you need to know
The preventive anti-money laundering law imposes various anti-money laundering obligations on lawyers to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing.
The criminal settlement from the victim’s perspective (Art. 216bis CCP)
The criminal settlement examined from the perspective of the victim: damage compensation, recognition, and justice. Learn about the recent law.
Avoid double payment and fines: withholding obligation when your company commissions construction work
When your contracting party has tax or social debts, you must comply with the legal withholding obligation to avoid fines and double