Three years of Belgian FDI screening: key takeaways from the latest annual report
The Belgian authorities have published the third annual report on Belgium’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) screening mechanism, covering the period from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026. Three years after the regime entered into force on 1 July 2023, the report confirms the continued maturation of the system and provides valuable insights into notification […]
Belgium’s New Capital Gains Tax: What It Means for Private Equity
On 2 April 2026, the Belgian Parliament adopted a general capital gains tax (“CGT”) on financial assets, closing a debate that had run for over a year. The regime applies retroactively from 1 January 2026 and, on paper, targets individuals rather than companies. In practice, it reshapes how private equity deals are priced, structured and […]
New Deal Assistance – Private Equity | Emmers Equestrian
Simont Braun has assisted Dirk and Christiane Schreurs-Emmers, founders of Emmers Equestrian, with the sale of a minority stake to Akiles. Simont Braun’s deal team, led by corporate M&A partner Tom Swinnen and associate Julie Braeckman, is thrilled to have contributed to this significant milestone for Emmers Equestrian. Emmers Equestrian is a Belgian top-tier retailer […]