Bird & Bird‘s not-for-profit practice group has particularly strong expertise in advising trade and industry associations based in Belgium. It also assists associations with their establishment and advises them on questions of tax, commercial, regulatory and competition law. Notably, Brent Springael regularly assists non-profit associations with direct and indirect tax matters. Cedric Berckmans specialises in structural work for non-profit organisations, particularly research associations. Anne Federle often advises non-profit clients on competition law matter.
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Distinctions

La satisfaction du client

Clients clés

  • ACE Belgium
  • American University
  • BnEI
  • Centre Familial de Bruxelles
  • Enhesa
  • ESM
  • European Commission
  • EVA
  • FAAS
  • IFAW

Points forts

  • Advised new client Orphanet on its mutation from a purely contractual arrangement to a full-fledged non-profit legal entity.
  • Advised Climate-KIC on its structure, compliance with EIT Regulation and tax law aspects.
  • Advised long-term client The Banknote Ethics Initiative on various governance and competition law aspects.

Avocats

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Brent Springael

Les grands avocats de demain

Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.

Cedric Berckmans

Responsable de la pratique

Cedric Berckmans; Brent Springael

Autres avocats clés

Anne Federle; Paul Hermant