Retail & Consumer Goods
A fast-moving mentality…
Belgium has always been known as a centre of trade. From the early Renaissance to modern times, raw materials, goods and services have been moving with ease from the Flemish ports to customers around the world. Locally, multinationals produce, sell and distribute everything from potato chips to sneakers.
…combines with a multi-cultural mindset
Managing all this top-notch infrastructure and international trade requires a serious mind for business. This is where ALTIUS’ multi-talented and multi-lingual experts can step in and help advise on all types of projects from distribution strategy to investment projects, cooperation agreements, retail space contracts, dispute resolution and competition issues.
How we can help
Advertising,
marketing and promotion
B2B
rules on unlawful contractual terms and conditions, abuse of economic dependence and unfair market practices
Commercial
agreements (sale, lease, supply and purchase agreements, (selective) distribution, franchising, agency, joint venture agreements, commercial cooperation agreements, license agreements, OEM agreements, (joint) development agreements, etc.)
(Collective)
consumer claims
Cross-border
recovery of (distressed) debt and insolvency
Dispute
resolution, including class actions, product liability, recall and tort liability
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Retail & Consumer Goods law
Our latest retail & consumer goods news
A Step Forward in Green Marketing Regulation: EU Directives target greenwashing and strengthen requirements for the use of green claims and environmental labels
At a time when consumers have become increasingly aware of sustainability issues, it is sometimes difficult to find one’s way through the various green claims and environmental labels.
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Franchise network benchmark: 5 principles to bear in mind for a good reporting clause
In this blog post, we highlight 5 essential principles that need to be taken into account when drafting a reporting clause for benchmarking purposes that would be considered reasonable, relevant and valid under Belgian law.
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The Arbitrability of Distributorship Law Disputes in Belgium: a reversal of case law
On 7 April 2023, the Belgian Cour de Cassation reversed its long standing case law and decided that (from now on) disputes concerning the termination of exclusive distribution agreements are eligible to be settled by arbitration.
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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
as your Legal Partner
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.