Corporate & business law

As an entrepreneur, you will inevitably face legal issues. When setting up a company, as well as in restructuring and liquidation, corporate and business law play a central role.

We help you minimize legal risks and think along with you about the growth of your company. We are also happy to advise you on changes in legislation or changes within your company.

When is legal support needed in business or corporate law?

At various key moments, you will come into contact with business and corporate law. Our lawyers will assist you with pragmatic and proactive advice.

Choosing the right legal structure

The choice between a public limited company (NV), a private limited company (BV) or a cooperative society (CV) determines, among other things, the structure of your company. We advise you on the most suitable legal form and assist you in drawing up articles of association and a shareholders’ agreement.

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Restructuring of group structures

When mergers, demergers or the contribution in kind of a business line, it is often necessary to re-evaluate the group structure of your company. We guide you through the entire process with an eye on cost efficiency and optimization of business processes.

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Conflicts between shareholders

Disputes between shareholders can jeopardize the continuity of your business. We seek an efficient resolution, prioritizing alternative dispute resolution when possible.

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Corporate governance in family businesses

When a new generation joins a family business, it is often necessary to establish clear agreements on control, succession and decision-making. We help you set up these structures correctly and with a view to the future.

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Our services

End-to-end support: from incorporation to dissolution

We assist with all corporate law matters such as incorporation, contribution and transfer of a line of business, restructuring, dissolution and liquidation.

Corporate governance and shareholder agreements

Effective cooperation between shareholders, directors and other stakeholders is crucial for the proper development and organization of any company. We support you in drawing up shareholder agreements, articles of association and internal regulations.

Housekeeping & compliance

We ensure that your company always remains in compliance with all corporate and legal obligations.

This includes organizing shareholders meetings and board meetings, preparing annual reports, and documenting shareholder and board resolutions.

Non-profit organizations

Specific rules apply to the non-profit sector. We advise you on the structuring and establishment of non-profit organizations. We also offer advice in following up on publication obligations and statutory amendments.

Multidisciplinary and international support for your business

Thanks to our partnership with Baker Tilly, we can call on a broad network of tax and financial experts. We thus offer multidisciplinary advice tailored to your company.

Business abroad? As part of the Baker Tilly International network, we also support you across borders.

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Central contacts

Liesbeth Gordts
Partner
Dries Joseph*
Managing Partner - Attorney

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Frequently asked questions about corporate and business law

When do you hire a corporate law specialist?2026-05-04T14:42:25+02:00

When do you hire a corporate law specialist?

When establishing, restructuring, or dissolving your company or to resolve shareholders’ disputes, it is recommended to hire a specialist in corporate law. This helps ensure compliance and can avoid liability risks.

What are the legal obligations for an non-profit organization (NPO)?2026-05-04T14:42:54+02:00

What are the legal obligations for an non-profit organization (NPO)?

An NPO must comply with the rules in the Companies and Associations Code. This includes setting up a UBO registration, organizing an annual general meeting and maintaining an NPO file.

Publication obligations and statutory amendments must also be carried out correctly. We will guide you through each of these obligations.

What are the legal obligations surrounding the general shareholders’ meeting?2026-05-04T14:42:58+02:00

What are the legal obligations surrounding the general shareholders’ meeting?

Every company must hold a general shareholders’ meeting at least once a year to which all shareholders, directors and any auditors are invited.

This meeting covers, among other things, the discharge of directors, the approval of the financial statements and decisions on the company’s results

We ensure that this meeting is conducted in a legally correct manner and that all legal obligations are complied with.

What is the difference between business law and corporate law?2026-05-04T14:43:01+02:00

What is the difference between business law and corporate law?

Business law deals with the operation of businesses in a broad sense. Examples include everything from contracts, commercial practices and competition.

Corporate law focuses specifically on the regulations surrounding the formation, organization and dissolution of companies.

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