Real Estate, Construction & Environment
The face of real estate is constantly changing. For our team of experts, working through the real estate lifecycle is one of its many tasks. From investment to structuring, from urbanisation issues and disputes to hotel development to new real estate economies like “dark or ghost” kitchen development, nothing is too daunting for their legal minds.
It is not just space; it is what you do with it
Real estate is a long term (if not more) investment. At ALTIUS, we support our clients with their real estate transactions, structures, developments and redevelopments, or as they work through the real estate lifecycle from demolition, construction and renovation to leasing and new project development. Our Real estate team can help you with setting up the right legal structure for your real estate needs. We are the ideal team member when you are investing, restructuring or divesting in real estate. Our team covers complex and small real estate issues from day-to-day urbanization issues and disputes to developments and new real estate structures.
Nothing is too daunting for the legal minds at ALTIUS when it comes to the complex world of real estate transactions and structuring including divestitures, sale and leaseback, and development contracts. Our team also advises on soil clean-up issues, waste disposal and nuisance issues where the legislation can vary between the three Belgian regions.
How we can help
Advising
real estate transactions (share – asset – PPP)
Assisting
in set-up of joint-ventures and real estate structures
Drafting
and negotiating construction and turn-key contracts
Advising
(re-)developments
Legal
set-up of sale-and-leaseback, leasing, reconverting split-sale
Rendering
pre- and post-transaction environmental advice
Litigating
real estate, construction and permits disputes
Advising
on issues regarding soil clean-up, waste disposal, nuisance
Assisting
(environmental) permit processes
Environmental law
Our Experts in
Real Estate, Construction and Environment Law
Our latest real estate, construction & environment news
New payment terms in public procurement
Belgium’s public tender rules are being reformed following a 2022 EU court ruling. The current 30-day verification plus 30-day payment term will be replaced by a single 30-day “treatment term” for both. Healthcare sector exceptions remain, allowing up to 60 days for payment. The new rules take effect on 1 January 2025.
Read moreBelgium aims for hospitals to increase their biosimilars uptake
Despite many initiatives by the (former) Minister of Health, the uptake of biosimilars in Belgium has remained rather low. In this blog, we summarise the new rules, which apply since 2 October 2023.
Read moreBelgian Supreme Court rules on the consequences for commercial lease agreements of the lock-downs during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Supreme Court (“Hof van Cassatie/Court of Cassation”) overruled on 26 May 2023 a decision that determined that Article 1722 (old) Civil Code (a partial or total “destruction” of the leased premises) does not apply for the tenant that can not operate its premises due to the measures taken by the Belgian Government in order to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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.
Choosing ALTIUS
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means…
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.