The UBO registration deadline is here! However, did you know the FPS Finance announced a tolerance policy until 31st December 2019? Incomplete or incorrect registrations will not be sanctioned during this period.

We had the honor to have Jan de Beer from Frost Brown Todd – an American law firm and also a Multilaw Member as KOAN - at our offices today. He gave a very interesting presentation on “The changing landscape of international trade with the US”

On 8/11/19, Robert De Baerdemaeker was interviewed by l’Echo on the matter of romance between co-workers. The article comments on McDonald’s recent decision to dismiss CEO Steve Easterbrook, after he had a relationship with an employee. The full article: bit.ly/2Don2e9

Our associate L. Willemart, assisted by our trainee C. Brauns, participated in the “Rendez-vous des Experts” organized by @Yncubator. They gave legal advice to growing start-ups in the framework of #FLY, a programme dedicated to young entrepreneurs: bit.ly/2Y0pxga

In a continued effort to ensure more sustainability and reduce Europe’s carbon footprint, the European Commission has adopted eco-design measures for household appliances on 1st of October 2019. Read the Press Release here: bit.ly/34HXdSi

Agnès Maqua, partner at Koan, offered her Master 1 students at IHECS an immersive panel gathering different stakeholders of the influence marketing economy. Influencers, advertisers, startups and media enthusiasts brainstormed over the challenges faced and long term prospects.

Saint Nicholas also visited KOAN last night!

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Proud to announce that our Partner Jean-Michel Orion is nominated in the “strong reputation” category in Media & Entertainment by the magazine Décideurs in 2019. 🏆 bit.ly/36pbzr5

#BREXITNEWS: what consequences will the #hardBrexit have for the #automotive sector in the #EU? Find out in the video below.

REMINDER – Do not forget your UBO registration. The tolerance policy will end on 31 December 2019.

Yesterday, Nicolas Hamblenne and Katrien Maris informed ACC members about copyright holders and how to optimize their income. Do not hesitate to contact us in case you would like to know more about this interesting topic! #ACCBelgium #taxoptimization

It’s that most wonderful time of the year again! The entire KOAN team wishes you a Merry Christmas, a happy New Year, and a peaceful (yet prosperous) 2020.

Meet our new associate Loïc Delanghe, who joined our TMT & IP Team. Welcome to #TeamKoan, Loïc! 👊

Robert De Baerdemaeker comments on the ruling rendered by the Labour Court of Mons on 12 June 2019 and on the implications of a payment unduly made by an employer to one of his employees. Read the article now: bit.ly/306uHrS

We are very proud to announce that our Senior Counsel Helena De Backer has been nominated as one of the world’s leading practitioners in the field of Mediation by the Who’s Who Legal Mediation of 2019.

Our associates Q. Willemart, N. Hamblenne and T. Caeymaex participated in the Multilaw Fly-In Tech Summit & Business Development Day hosted by Penningtons Manches Cooper in London. A great occasion to exchange with our Multilaw network about new technologies and business development !

The new CEPANI Rules for arbitration, modifying the rules of 2013, are available on the following link: cepani.be/rules/

Koan invites you to Drone Days 2.0 on 13/05/20. On this special edition organised by professionals for professionals, Koan will be present to discuss security and European legislation with regards to drones. Visit drone-days.be for more info. #drones

Our Partner Robert De Baerdemaeker comments on the Judgment recently rendered by the Higher Labour Court of Brussels concerning claims from a worker who believed she had been discriminated against by her employer. Read the article here: bit.ly/2vweelA