A promise is a promise: does the Belgian court hold the government to its international climate promises?

Six years ago, the non-profit organization Climate Case, an initiative of 11 well-known Flemish people, sued the federal government and the three regions for their (negligent) climate policy. Meanwhile, more than 58,000 other "concerned citizens" joined the cause. The trial on the merits (finally) starts today. In concrete terms, Climate Case demands that the...

Discover the possibilities of a private foundation

When organizing an asset and transferring it to the next generation, a company structure is often used. Where until recently a partnership was advised as the main technique, today a private foundation is also a useful instrument. What exactly is a (private) foundation? Next to an...

From January, Mr. Noens is authorized to sit as a disciplinary judge in a collegiate chamber of the Flemish Sports Tribunal.

mr. Liesbet Noens was appointed by the nomination committee of the Flemish Sports Federation as a member of the disciplinary chamber for transgressive behavior of the Flemish Sports Tribunal. From January, Mr. Noens is authorized to serve as a disciplinary judge in a collegiate chamber. The Flemish Sports Tribunal (VST) has been operational since 1 January 2021 to initiate disciplinary proceedings regarding cross-border behaviour.