Trade practices, advertising and consumer protection
Assistance and guidance on trade practices and consumer protection Our lawyers navigate through layers of national and international regulations while maintaining focus on the market realities and your commercial needs. They regularly advise professional bodies, communication agencies and all kinds of Belgian and foreign businesses in the most varied of sectors (e.g. cosmetics, food and […]
Distribution and licensing
Our fields of expertise Simont Braun’s assistance covers multiple forms of distribution and licensing agreements, in coordination with our specialists in fields like Real Estate, Corporate/M&A, Tax, Banking & Finance, ICT and IP, such as Letters of intent Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) Memorandums of understanding Exclusive distributorship Selective distribution Sale commissionaires Sales on consignment General terms […]
Tax
Full Service Tax Department We advise Belgian and international clients on all business-related and private tax issues. We guide clients through the complexity of the tax legislation and case law, and take into account the most recent interpretations by the tax authorities. Our focus lies on providing hands-on advice and practical solutions, always putting our […]
Corporate, M&A and capital markets
Our services Simont Braun represents a diverse range of Belgian and foreign companies, as well as shareholders, directors, executives and other stakeholders in various sectors. Our lawyers advise on all matters of corporate law, private and public M&A, corporate restructuring, capital market transactions, joint ventures, private equity, structuring of shareholders’ groups, corporate housekeeping, etc. Simont […]
Commercial and consumer law
Our services We provide both businesses and individuals with pragmatic and legally certain solutions for contract preparation and negotiation. We also provide businesses with guidance in placing their products and services on the market, taking into account all applicable regulations in Belgian and European law, including competition law. Should a dispute arise, depending on the […]
Tech and data law
Privacy and cybersecurity The way data is accessed, processed, shared and protected is key to every organization. Privacy and data protection come into play with all new technological developments. At the same time cyber security issues arise due to increasing hacking and fishing attempts. Simont Braun’s team has developed specific expertise on all privacy and […]
Real estate and construction law
Experienced team with strong connections with the real estate and construction market Simont Braun has solid and long-standing experience in the organisation and development of real estate projects, including the drafting of contractual documentation at all stages, the financing and tax structure of the real estate operation and client assistance during litigation. The team is […]
Intellectual property law
Our services Our work covers patents, trademarks, copyright, designs, know-how & trade secrets, geographical indications and plant varieties, as well as related fields such as food law, distributorship issues, competition rules, marketing rules and consumer protection (including personal data protection). When disputes arise, we target flexible and viable solutions, whether via negotiation, mediation, arbitration or […]
Financial services & regulatory
Financial services expertise and guidance We assist a wide variety of clients in financial services and regulatory matters such as: Banking Payments and e-money Credit and lending Funds and investment Compliance (Rules of conduct, AML, GDPR, …) Technology and digitalisation Dispute resolution In this heavily regulated and technical sector, our team guides its clients […]
