Commercial

It takes a certain type of commercial lawyer to work up the right contract. The ALTIUS commercial law team has the experience and expertise to make your business a success in commercial and contractual matters.

When every word counts

A solid, reliable contract can make all the difference. The ALTIUS commercial law team focuses on every single line of your contracts to help make your business a success. From large projects to one-off deals, our experts give practical and strategic advice when it comes to contract negotiations or more challenging commercial situations requiring settling legal disputes. Trust the ALTIUS commercial team to make every word count.

Since business is changing faster than ever, count on your ALTIUS team to keep you ‘in the know’ from changing local regulations to the latest in e-business. Internationally-minded, our goal is to make sure your business has the legal support it needs wherever you are based and whatever the size of your operations. Don’t hesitate to contact our team for more information.

How we can help

Advertising

Arbitration

(Collective) consumer claims

Commercial agreements

sales, leases, joint venture agreements, EU R&D consortia, commercial co-operation agreements, loans, guarantees, etc.

Commercial debt collection

Distribution/agency/franchising

(International) sales

Belgian law, CISG

Market practices and consumer protection

Private international law issues

Product liability and labelling

Service agreements

Unfair commercial practices and competition

Our Experts in
Commercial Law

  • Gerrit Vandendriessche

    Partner

  • Carmen Verdonck

    Partner

Our latest commercial news

June 03, 2026

The ‘Withdraw Here’ Button: Now a legal obligation for webshops

Belgian online traders must incorporate a mandatory online withdrawal function by 19 June 2026.

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June 01, 2026

Auto-renewing a consumer contract? From 1 May 2027, prior notice is required

Belgium’s Act of 20 April 2026 introduces a new notification obligation for businesses that use automatic renewal clauses in fixed-term B2C contracts. From 1 May 2027, businesses must inform consumers at least 15 days before the consumer’s deadline to object to a renewal.

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May 28, 2026

Retail promotions & pricing: legal essentials for businesses | Part 2 – Sales periods: rules, restrictions, and compliance (update May 2026)

In this updated second chapter of our series “Retail promotions & pricing: legal essentials for businesses”, we present an overview of the specific rules governing sales in Belgium. These rules were recently called into question by the Council of State in a series of judgments handed down in May 2026 and may be subject to legislative change in the near future.

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Brussels Finest Commercial Lawyers

At ALTIUS, we look at your business from two different angles: legal
practice and industry sector. Our teams of specialised lawyers are
additionally grouped into dedicated, cross-specialty, industry-focused
teams. Whether you are looking for a dedicated legal specialist or a
team of industry insiders, at ALTIUS, we got your legal issue covered.

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At ALTIUS, we believe business is always personal. That’s why we’re so much more than just great lawyers; we are team players and relationship builders. Combining legal excellence with passion, optimism, and good judgement, we bring a fresh perspective and genuine commitment. Whatever your legal challenges, we think in new ways and find innovative solutions.

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