Commercial Law
We assist businesses in all commercial matters (B2B and B2C), including before the relevant authorities and courts.
In the age of the never-normal, commercial operations are subject to constant change. The same is true of the commercial law that governs them. As a result, every business is in a constant state of flux, be it in contractual relations with customers and suppliers, relations with competitors, implementation of the latest commercial laws and regulations, etc., which can be difficult to monitor and manage. To relieve and support the business and optimise the commercial legal strategy, our commercial team can assist you in Belgium and abroad.
Leveraging the global EY Law network enables us to provide seamless international commercial assistance, ensuring your business is supported across borders with consistent and strategic legal solutions. Trust EY Law Belgium for both local expertise and global reach.
Our Solutions
Meet our team
Our Commercial Law team is co-led by Pieter-Jan Aerts and Margaux Van Opdenbosch.
Recognize any of these situations?
Scenario 1
You are an (inter)national company wishing to sell your products worldwide. Due to the volume, complexity, internationalisation and division of labour of trade, you are looking for the best way to sell your products, i.e. directly or through a network of commercial intermediaries (distribution, agency, franchise). You are considering the risks and benefits and/or change of your commercial strategy.
Scenario 2
With new legal regimes being implemented in an ever faster pace, you are finding it difficult to keep up with the new Belgian Civil Code, new rules on extra-contractual liability and implications for freelancers and subcontractors, B2B and B2C legislation, etc.
Scenario 3
You want to draft a bespoke commercial agreement, e.g. sales agreement, commercial and office lease agreement, service and commercial cooperation agreement, loan, guarantee, settlement agreement, sui generis agreement.
Scenario 4
You have a website and want to check compliance with all mandatory B2B, B2C and GDPR legislation.
Scenario 5
You are faced with a company engaging in unfair commercial practices and want to act quickly to mitigate (potential) damage.
What we can do for you
Scenario 1
Bespoke commercial expansion strategy optimization.
Scenario 2
Holistic compliance review of contractual documents.
Scenario 3
Bespoke contract drafting.
Scenario 4
In-depth website or webshop review.
Scenario 5
Hands on direct legal action for claims regarding unfair competition.
Not sure if this service is for you?
EY Law Belgium offers to its clients a broad spectrum of legal services, check the full overview here.