ALTIUS is one of the largest independent law firms in Belgium. We assist companies in their international and Belgian transactions and litigation. We also act as day-to-day counsel for many Belgian companies and subsidiaries of multinationals. Our team consists of 55 excellent lawyers with both local expertise and international ambition.


"Grey and counterfeit goods in transit: trademark law in no-man’s land." Trademark owners often try to stop grey-market and counterfeit goods while in external transit through an EU member state. However, ECJ rulings are unclear as to the extent to which this is possible. >>

William Timmermans and Tim Bruyninckx contributed to the 2009 Belgian Public Procurement Yearbook.  This contribution deals with the effects of the 2007 Braunschweig judgment of the European Court of Justice on judicial protection in public procurement law after the award of a public contract.  >>

The Belgian prohibition on joint offers to consumers has been abolished : how a lingerie coupon led to a fundamental change of the Belgian Commercial Practices rules. On 23 April 2009, the European Court of Justice ruled that the Belgian general prohibition on joint offers to consumers is incompatible with the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive. >>

ALTIUS again voted as Belgian IP, IT and TMT Law Firm of the Year.  On 19 March, the fourth annual Belgian Legal Awards were held, an event that rewards the most successful law firms and in-house lawyers in Belgium. For the third year in a row, ALTIUS succeeded in bringing home the IP, IT and TMT award, prolonging its status as market leader in the field of Intellectual Property, Information Technology and Media & Telecommunications law. >>

Carmen Verdonck and Stefanie Vyncke wrote the chapter on Belgian Law in the 2009 edition of 'Getting The Deal Through: Vertical Agreements'. This updated edition examines the regulation of distribution practices in jurisdictions worldwide. >>


Tuesday, May 05, 2009
REALTY 2009: International Forum for Real Estate
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Legal Aspects of online gaming (in cooperation with IAB)
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Client Seminar: Recente ontwikkelingen aan gaande koppelverkoop en andere handelspraktijken
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Associate - Corporate M&A Department
The Corporate M&A Department is looking for an associate with approximately 1 to 3 years' experience.
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Associate - Commercial, ICT & Competition Department
The Commercial, ICT & Competition Department is looking for an associate with 1 to 3 years' experience.
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Associate - Banking & Finance Department
The Banking & Finance Department is looking for an associate with approximately 2 to 3 years' experience.
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