News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/ en Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:01:58 +0000 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:21:05 +0100 <a href="/news/osborne-clarke-advises-mpac-group-plc-its-eu56-million-acquisition-csi-palletising-and-its" hreflang="en">Osborne Clarke advises Mpac Group plc on its €56 million acquisition of CSi Palletising and its associated equity and debt fundraising</a> https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-mpac-group-plc-its-eu56-million-acquisition-csi-palletising-and-its An international team at Osborne Clarke has advised Mpac Group plc, the AIM quoted global leader in high-speed packaging and automation solutions, on the conditional acquisition of Elstar International B.V., a leading provider of design, manufacturing and installation services for end-of-line automation and palletising solutions, which operates under the name CSi Palletising.&nbsp; Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:21:05 +0100 News and deals <a href="/news/new-coo-joins-osborne-clarke-belgium" hreflang="en">New COO joins Osborne Clarke in Belgium</a> https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/new-coo-joins-osborne-clarke-belgium International legal practice, Osborne Clarke, announces the appointment of Alexandra Lucia Nagy as Chief Operating Officer of the Belgian office. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:13:05 +0100 News and deals <a href="/news/osborne-clarke-secures-full-sbti-validation-its-international-near-and-long-term-commitments" hreflang="en">Osborne Clarke secures full SBTi validation for its international near- and long-term commitments</a> https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-secures-full-sbti-validation-its-international-near-and-long-term-commitments International legal practice Osborne Clarke* has now received full Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validation for its international near- and long-term commitments. Approval was received within four months of submission, and it builds on the SBTi's approval of the firm's UK commitments in November 2023. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:36:37 +0100 News and deals <a href="/news/new-decree-disposal-immovable-public-assets-and-establishment-and-disposal-rights-rem" hreflang="en">New decree on disposal of immovable public assets and the establishment and disposal of rights in rem</a> https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/new-decree-disposal-immovable-public-assets-and-establishment-and-disposal-rights-rem Legal update on Flemish public real estate transactions&nbsp;Since June 1, 2024, every Flemish public institution must comply with new rules when disposing of its real estate assets, and when establishing or disposing of rights in rem.&nbsp; Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:39:51 +0100 News and deals <a href="/news/osborne-clarke-advised-synthomer-group-sale-synthomer-bv" hreflang="en">Osborne Clarke advised Synthomer Group on the sale of Synthomer B.V.</a> https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advised-synthomer-group-sale-synthomer-bv Osborne Clarke advised the Synthomer Group on the sale of Synthomer B.V, a company producing latex-based compounds and curing additives used in the manufacture of products for a range of end markets including for flooring and artificial grass. The business comprises of two manufacturing sites, one in the Netherlands and one in Egypt. Completion of the sale is expected over the next month. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:20:54 +0100 News and deals <a href="/news/osborne-clarke-promotes-nine-new-european-partners" hreflang="en">Osborne Clarke promotes nine new European Partners</a> https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-promotes-nine-new-european-partners International legal practice Osborne Clarke has made up nine Partners across Europe, with UK promotions to follow at the end of its financial year. The promotions span across the firm's sectors and include practitioners across: IT Data, IP, disputes and risk, corporate, restructuring, financial regulation and procurement practice areas. Fri, 09 Feb 2024 10:59:10 +0000 News and deals <a href="/news/update-belgian-tax-law-increase-annual-tax-inpos" hreflang="en">Update to Belgian tax law - Increase of the annual tax on (I)NPO's</a> https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/update-belgian-tax-law-increase-annual-tax-inpos As of January, a new tax regime applies to (international) non-profit organisations ([i]NPO's) in Belgium.Any (I)NPO's or private foundations with their registered seat in Belgium are subject to an annual tax calculated on the total value of their assets. Until 2023, this annual tax amounted to 0.17% of the value of the assets of the NPO (or private foundation), if the value was over 25,000 EUR.As of this year, the Belgian legislator decided to modify and increase this annual tax. What has changed?: Fri, 09 Feb 2024 08:02:14 +0000 News and deals <a href="/news/vlaanderen-introduceert-een-digitaal-vastgoedinformatieplatform-vip-0" hreflang="en">Vlaanderen introduceert een digitaal 'Vastgoedinformatieplatform' (VIP)</a> https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/vlaanderen-introduceert-een-digitaal-vastgoedinformatieplatform-vip-0 Bij Decreet van 22 december 2023 (het "Decreet") heeft Vlaanderen een nieuw digitaal vastgoedinformatieplatform ingevoerd, met als doel de overdracht van onroerende goederen te versnellen, te vereenvoudigen en veiliger te maken.&nbsp; Wed, 24 Jan 2024 09:02:47 +0000 News and deals <a href="/news/flanders-introduces-digital-real-estate-information-platform-vastgoedinformatieplatform-vip-1" hreflang="en">Flanders introduces a digital 'real estate information platform' – the 'Vastgoedinformatieplatform (VIP)' </a> https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/flanders-introduces-digital-real-estate-information-platform-vastgoedinformatieplatform-vip-1 By a Decree of 22 December 2023 (the "Decree"), Flanders has introduced a new digital real estate information platform, with the aim of speeding up, simplifying and improving the security of real estate transfers.&nbsp; Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:57:29 +0000 News and deals <a href="/news/osborne-clarke-belgium-announces-new-co-managing-partner" hreflang="en">Osborne Clarke in Belgium announces new Co-Managing Partner</a> https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-belgium-announces-new-co-managing-partner The leadership team in Osborne Clarke will include Marie Canivet, head of Retail in Belgium, as Co-Managing Partner alongside David Haex, the current Managing Partner, effective 1 January 2024. Marie is a partner on the Commercial team, having joined Osborne Clarke in 2019. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:48:41 +0000 News and deals <a href="/news/osborne-clarke-appoints-two-new-partners-and-two-new-counsel-brussels-office" hreflang="en">Osborne Clarke appoints two new Partners and two new Counsel in the Brussels office</a> https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-appoints-two-new-partners-and-two-new-counsel-brussels-office International legal practice Osborne Clarke announces four senior promotions in Brussels. Effective 1 January 2024, Laurens Dauwe and Valentin de le Court are promoted to Partner. Both new partners are on the Data/IP/IT team. Tonya Aelbrecht and Philippe Brabanders are promoted to Counsel. Tonya is a member of the Corporate team and Philippe of the Commercial &amp; Disputes team. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:53:10 +0000 News and deals <a href="/news/osborne-clarke-advises-fortino-capital-its-investment-addactis-group-sa" hreflang="en">Osborne Clarke advises Fortino Capital in its investment in Addactis Group SA</a> https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-fortino-capital-its-investment-addactis-group-sa Osborne Clarke Belgium has advised Fortino Capital in its investment in Addactis Group SA, the pioneering Risktech partner for (re)insurers.&nbsp; Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:11:10 +0000 News and deals <a href="/news/osborne-clarke-advises-oncodna-its-successful-round-c-financing-0" hreflang="en">Osborne Clarke advises OncoDNA on its successful Round C financing</a> https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-oncodna-its-successful-round-c-financing-0 International legal practice Osborne Clarke advised OncoDNA on its Round C financing of €6.5 million. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 08:08:57 +0100 News and deals <a href="/news/financial-results-2023-osborne-clarke-reports-9-international-revenue-increase" hreflang="en">Financial results 2023: Osborne Clarke reports 9% international revenue increase</a> https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/financial-results-2023-osborne-clarke-reports-9-international-revenue-increase International legal practice Osborne Clarke announces a revenue of €442m for 2022/23. This is a 9% increase on 2021/22 (which was €407m)."Our teams have pulled together once again this year in an often turbulent market to deliver great results for our international clients and business." Mon, 03 Jul 2023 09:28:51 +0100 News and deals <a href="/news/belgium-has-signed-framework-agreement-cross-border-telework" hreflang="en">Belgium has signed the Framework Agreement on cross-border telework </a> https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/belgium-has-signed-framework-agreement-cross-border-telework What are the upcoming changes in social security rules for your workers teleworking in the EU, the EEA and Switzerland as of 1 July 2023? Do you have workers teleworking within the EU, the EEA and Switzerland? Then read this about the anticipated changes in the applicable social security rules. Current situation Fri, 09 Jun 2023 15:19:42 +0100 News and deals <a href="/news/sunrise-raises-17-million-eur-expand-us" hreflang="en">Sunrise raises 17 million EUR to expand into US </a> https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/sunrise-raises-17-million-eur-expand-us International legal practice Osborne Clarke has advised Sunrise on their recent fundraising of €17 million to support the roll out of their ground-breaking sleep research in Europe and the American market.Sunrise's goal is to improve the lives of millions of people who suffer from sleep disorders. To this end, Sunrise has developed a certified medical device for the diagnosis of sleep apnea. Sunrise has already obtained approval from the European (MDR) and American (FDA) medical authorities. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 09:55:49 +0000 News and deals <a href="/news/new-legal-tech-tool-employers-released-belgium-0" hreflang="en">New legal tech tool for employers released in Belgium</a> https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/new-legal-tech-tool-employers-released-belgium-0 International legal practice Osborne Clarke has developed a new legal technology tool for its clients in Belgium. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 09:40:32 +0000 News and deals <a href="/news/osborne-clarke-announces-five-new-senior-promotions-belgium" hreflang="en">Osborne Clarke announces five new senior promotions in Belgium </a> https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-announces-five-new-senior-promotions-belgium Osborne Clarke has made five senior promotions in the Brussels office with three new Counsel and two new Senior Associates. Mon, 16 Jan 2023 08:34:54 +0000 News and deals <a href="/news/osborne-clarke-partners-pharmabe-collaborate-better-health-solutions" hreflang="en">Osborne Clarke partners with pharma.be to collaborate for better health solutions</a> https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-partners-pharmabe-collaborate-better-health-solutions Osborne Clarke in Belgium has recently become a member of pharma.be, the leading organisation in Belgium to support pharmaceutical and biotech innovation and impact. Pharma.be collaborates with patients, doctors, hospitals, health insurance companies, pharmacists, universities, research groups, regulators and the government to provide the best possible healthcare for Belgians. Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:37:23 +0000 News and deals <a href="/news/osborne-clarke-commits-15degc-business-statement-cop27" hreflang="en">Osborne Clarke commits to 1.5°C business statement at COP27</a> https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-commits-15degc-business-statement-cop27 In collaboration with We Mean Business Coalition and The B Team, the firm stands with more than 200 businesses across the world to keep global temperature rise below 1.5°C Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:58:43 +0000 News and deals <a href="/news/international-legal-practice-osborne-clarke-has-advised-qinetiq-its-sale-qinetiq-space-nv" hreflang="en">International legal practice Osborne Clarke has advised QinetiQ on its sale of QinetiQ Space NV to Redwire for €32m</a> https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/international-legal-practice-osborne-clarke-has-advised-qinetiq-its-sale-qinetiq-space-nv QinetiQ has sold QinetiQ Space NV, a Belgium-based commercial space business providing design and integration of critical space infrastructure and other instruments for end-to-end space missions, to Redwire, a leader in critical space infrastructure for the next generation space economy. Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:33:57 +0000 News and deals <a href="/news/osborne-clarke-appoints-new-life-sciences-regulatory-and-compliance-specialist-belgium" hreflang="en">Osborne Clarke appoints new Life Sciences regulatory and compliance specialist in Belgium</a> https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-appoints-new-life-sciences-regulatory-and-compliance-specialist-belgium International legal practice Osborne Clarke strengthens its Life Sciences sector group with the arrival of Vladimir Murovec, a regulatory and compliance specialist in the field of Life Sciences &amp; Healthcare as well as other highly regulated industries, such as the food and hardware industries. Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:04:20 +0100 News and deals <a href="/news/osborne-clarke-named-partner-firm-europes-first-data-protection-seal-europrivacy" hreflang="en">Osborne Clarke named as a partner firm by Europe's first Data Protection Seal – Europrivacy</a> https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-named-partner-firm-europes-first-data-protection-seal-europrivacy One of only three international law firms to achieve the status International law firm Osborne Clarke has been named as a partner law firm by Europe's first data and GDPR certification scheme endorsed as a European Data Protection Seal by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) - Europrivacy. Thu, 13 Oct 2022 13:52:27 +0100 News and deals <a href="/news/osborne-clarke-sponsors-2022-world-ev-day-29th-september" hreflang="en">Osborne Clarke sponsors 2022 World EV Day on 29th September</a> https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-sponsors-2022-world-ev-day-29th-september Osborne Clarke today announces its support and sponsorship of World EV Day, a global campaign established to accelerate the transition to zero emission electric vehicles around the world. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:58:22 +0100 News and deals <a href="/news/social-elections-2024" hreflang="en">Social Elections 2024</a> https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/social-elections-2024 Social elections are held every four years in Belgium. The purpose is to elect the workers' representatives who will sit, for the next four years, on the company's collective bodies, namely the Works Council (WC) and/or the Committee for Prevention and Protection at Work (CPPW). The next elections will be held in May 2024 (between 13 and 26 May). The actual procedure, however, starts 150 days earlier, in December 2023, with specific steps to be undertaken in view of the election day. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:52:41 +0100 News and deals