On demand webcasts

The Future of Trade - CBAM - lessons learned and road ahead

Thursday 12 December 2024, 08:30 - 09:30 CET

As the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) continues to reshape the landscape of international trade and carbon accountability, understanding its evolving requirements is crucial for compliance and strategic planning.

"CBAM: Lessons Learned and Road Ahead," taking place on 12 December 2024. This interactive session will provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of CBAM implementation, focusing on the key challenges and opportunities it presents.

This deep dive webinar will feature insights from experts and practical discussions on:

• First Reporting with Actual Values: Lessons learned from the inaugural reporting period and how businesses can refine their processes.

• Challenges and Practical Solutions: Addressing the complexities of reporting, verification, and ensuring compliance, also in view of upcoming registration requirements.

• New Regulations for Authorized Representatives: What the latest CBAM updates mean for businesses and the evolving responsibilities of authorized representatives.

Tax incentive for shift work: key take aways of ongoing audit wave

Tuesday 10 December 2024, 11.00

Is your company applying the payroll exemption for night or shift work or planning to apply? If your answer is yes, you will probably be interested to understand the focus areas in the ongoing tax audits.

During the webinar, our experts will discuss:

• The impact of the new legislation on shift work (shift work ‘bis’);

• The procedural timeline in case of a tax audit;

• Audit key takeaways, best practices and grey areas;

• Other hot topics on payroll.

Advisory Board: What are the benefits and how do you get started?

Session 2 -  Monday November 25, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Why would you set up an advisory board for your company? Such an advisory board has many advantages for your company and for you personally. But how do you go about it? You will learn that in this training. 

As an entrepreneur, you regularly ask fellow entrepreneurs and people in your network for ad hoc advice. But when exactly do you take the step to a real 'advisory board'? What is that actually? What is their role, and what can you (not) expect from them? Which people do you choose? What responsibilities and obligations are involved? Is there compensation or something else in return?

(In Dutch)

Advisory Board: What are the benefits and how do you get started?

 Session 1 - Thursday November 21, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Why would you set up an advisory board for your company? Such an advisory board has many advantages for your company and for you personally. But how do you go about it? You will learn that in this training. 

As an entrepreneur, you regularly ask fellow entrepreneurs and people in your network for ad hoc advice. But when exactly do you take the step to a real 'advisory board'? What is that actually? What is their role, and what can you (not) expect from them? Which people do you choose? What responsibilities and obligations are involved? Is there compensation or something else in return?

(In Dutch)

The future of legal work? The use of Generative AI by legal departments

 Thursday 7 November 2024, 11:00 – 12:00

As legal teams face increasing pressure to do more with less, the role oftechnology in legal operations has never been more critical.

We’ll discuss :

• How Generative AI is set to change key areas of legal work such as contract management, M&A, and regulatory compliance;

• How Generative AI can automate routine tasks to free up legal teams for more strategic, high-value activities.

• How AI can optimize internal resources, reduce reliance on external counsel, and lower legal costs.

• Practical steps for experimenting with AI, and positioning your department for success in a tech-driven future.

EMEA Dbriefs Legal - Contracting following change

Thursday 6 November 2024, 12.00 BST / 13.00 CEST (rescheduled from 1 October 2024)

Change events, such as re-structures, acquisitions, separations and integrations, create opportunities to review, renegotiate, remediate and improve contracting processes and supply arrangements, including IT services contracts and other commercial agreements. Deloitte Contracts focusses on seamless integration of legal advisory, technology, and scalable delivery to provide speed, clarity, and compliance at appropriate milestones. What could your organisation be thinking about now? We’ll discuss: 

• How to identify the obligations and key follow-ons of any deal, with respect to third party contracts, to ensure compliance and visibility after closing and beyond

• How we provide end-to-end management of contracts and harness Deloitte’s tax, financial, risk and other expertise

• Some key takeaways so you can unlock value from your contracts and reduce value erosion 

Update on relationship property law

Thursday 17 October, 2024 | Zwijnaarde

During this training course, the basic principles of matrimonial property law are thoroughly refreshed , also in the light of Book 2 of the Civil Code .

The following pressing questions will be clearly answered:

• What are the rights of spouses with regard to shares acquired with community funds and registered in the name of one spouse?

• On which assets can a debt of a spouse married under the statutory regime be recovered?

• Is there any protection for the family home in the case of legal cohabitants?

• I am married under the statutory regime, why should I enter into a prenuptial agreement?

• How can we create solidarity between spouses married under the system of separation of property?

• Is succession planning through a prenuptial agreement attractive from a civil and fiscal point of view?

Deloitte Legal Speakers: Brent Imschoot and Elisabeth Aumann

(In Dutch)

EMEA Dbriefs Legal - Generative AI and the legal function – Supporting the adoption of Generative AI across your organisation

Thursday 17 October  2024, 12.00 BST/13.00 CEST

According to a recent Deloitte report (The future of legal work? The use of Generative AI by legal departments, 2024), 79% of CEOs expect Generative AI to transform their organisations in the next three years. While the competitive advantage is enticing, adoption of this powerful, differentiating technology demands attention to risks that could imperil an organisation’s brand, reputation, stakeholder trust, or critically, its compliance with legal and regulatory obligations. Legal leaders also need to understand how they can make use of Generative AI to transform the legal function. What should your organisation be thinking about now? We’ll discuss:

• Key risks which could arise and actions Legal team can take to address and manage these

• Global, EU and UK AI regulatory positions and what they may mean for your organization

• Opportunities to use Generative AI to enhance and transform the legal function

• The Generative AI adoption journey
  

Implementation of Directive 2019/1023 in selected Member States - voting classes and cram down rules in restructuring proceedings

On demand aired on Thursday 27 June, 2024, 13:00 CEST | EMEA Legal Dbrief

Some years have now passed since the introduction of Directive 2019/1023 dated 20 June 2019 on preventive restructuring frameworks and Member States are becoming accustomed to the new tools it introduced. These new tools, and most notably the process of voting in classes by affected parties, has led to a significant shift in professionals’ and, more globally - business’, practices. Our panel, from Belgium, France, Germany, Portugal and Spain will address the practical implications for companies in a crisis as well as their creditors and/or shareholders. What should your organisation be thinking about? We'll discuss:

• The scope of use of the affected parties’ classes concept
• Difficulties encountered by restructuring professionals implementing it
• Its impact on relationships between stakeholders to a restructuring process

The EU Deforestation Regulation: is your company ready?

On demand, aired on Tuesday June 4 2024, 11.00 CEST | Deloitte Legal Webinar

Why participate?

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requires companies to ensure that certain commodities and products imported into, within or out of the EU are deforestation free and in accordance with local laws in the country of origin. To ensure compliance, companies will need to conduct extensive diligence on the value chain. If your company is involved in the production or trade of any of the 7 key commodities (cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soya and wood), it could be impacted by the EUDR. During this one-hour webinar, we will provide crucial insights into the EUDR’s requirements. With the deadline for compliance, i.e. 30 December 2024, swiftly approaching, now is the time to ensure your company is fully prepared.

In the webinar we will discuss :

• The scope of application of the EUDR;
• The due diligence requirements for operators and traders of in-scope goods;
• The timeline for entry into force of the requirements;
• Possible consequences of non-compliance;
• How to prepare your company for EUDR compliance.

Register now to secure your place and ensure your company is ready to meet its obligations under the EUDR.

Presenters

• Els Van Poucke | Partner | Deloitte Legal
• Dominique Vanherck | Director | Deloitte Legal
• Charles D’Haene | Junior Associate | Deloitte Legal

Pillar Two – A legal point of view

On demand, aired on Wednesday 29 May 2024, 15:00 CET | EMEA Dbriefs Legal

Host: John Paans

Presenters: Anne van Beek, Stijn Blaakman, Madeline Kniest, Daniel Connell, Cloe Barnils

Pillar Two is more than a tax revolution – it’s a call for business transformation. There may be significant implications on data, corporate structure, and compliance. What should your organisation be thinking about to conform with the Pillar Two framework? We’ll discuss:

• What legal counsels may need take into consideration
• How legal can work with tax departments in preparation
• Data collection and how to ensure legal departments know what data/information they need
• What we are seeing in the market already on Pillar Two projects

Find out more on how to navigate through the Pillar Two landscape. 

Representative Actions Directive In Different Jurisdictions

On demand, aired on Thursday 23 May 2024, 13:00-14.00 CET | EMEA Dbriefs Legal

Host: Eduardo Villellas

Presenters: Mihnea Galgotiu-Sararu, Paolo Terrile, Francis Bellen, Robert Griffiths

The Directive 2020/1828 on representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers has already been transposed in many EU Member States and is in the process of being transposed in other countries. The Directive improves consumers’ access to justice whilst it also foresees appropriate safeguards to avoid abusive litigation. Our panel will look at some of the countries where the Directive has already been transposed – UK, Romania, Italy and Germany. How might this affect your organisation? We’ll discuss:

• What to expect from these kinds of disputes
• Managing them in the most efficient and effective way
• Steps that can be taken now

Keep up to date with this changing environment. This webcast will be the first in a series looking at this type of litigation in different jurisdictions and will be of particular interest to legal counsels and in-house lawyers whose companies are present in several European jurisdictions and in the UK.

The Power of Contract Automation: How Deloitte Legal is saving 3000 hours per year on document creation and review

On demand, aired on Thursday 25 April 2024, 12:30 CEST | Deloitte Legal Webinar

Why participate?

Almost 10 years ago, Deloitte Legal developed their own document automation tool, “Legau”. Legau has saved us hundreds of hours per year in drafting SPA's, articles of association and other corporate documentation.

Recently, we've decommissioned “Legau” and upgraded to ClauseBase, a legal drafting toolbox for document creation, review, and negotiation, which has allowed us to save even more time.

In this webinar, we will discuss our journey towards creating better contracts faster, by leveraging top notch contract drafting technology.

During the webinar we will share insights and best practices, providing you with an actionable list of takeaways for embedding legal drafting technology in your own Legal function. We will focus on five key areas: people, process, governance, content, and technology:

• People: Don't forget the users
• Process: Optimise your contract drafting process
• Governance: Roles and responsibilities
• Content: Quality over quantity
• Technology: How to select and implement the right technology

Presenters

• Jan Roggen | Director | Legal Operate | Deloitte Legal
• Tom Mespreuve | Senior Manager | Legal Operate | Deloitte Legal
• Senne Mennes | Co-Founder | ClauseBase

Why you need Contract Management to tackle ESG

Deloitte Legal webinar

On demand, aired on Thursday 21 March 2024, 11.00 CET

Why participate?

Integrating due diligence into your company’s governance and policy framework is key to identify and address challenges causing supply chain disruption and leading to negative reputational impact. Various legislative initiatives within the European Green Deal are forcing companies to take measures to prevent or mitigate any potential impact they identify in the field of environment and human rights, as well as end or minimise any real impact.

Preventive or mitigating actions towards suppliers will require a contractual basis.

In this webinar, we will discuss the impact on contracting with suppliers and how contract management technology, like Knowliah’s technology, can assist you in keeping track of and making your supplier contracts future ready.

Presenters

• Els Van Poucke | Partner | Deloitte Legal
• Jan Roggen | Director | Deloitte Legal
• Jan Corstens | Partner | Deloitte Risk Advisory
• Madhuri Borms | Senior Manager | Deloitte Risk Advisory
• Yves Lefere | Knowliah

Carve Outs – Getting tax and legal right

Deloitte Legal EMEA Dbrief

On demand, aired on Wednesday 21 March 2024

Host: Mike Thorne
Presenters: Simon Hill, Mo Malhotra, Charlie McMillan, Chris Hardman

Carve-outs are a hot topic of discussion.  These transactions can generate significant value in both the remaining and separated businesses and are complex from a tax and legal perspective. In this series of Dbriefs we explore key aspects of the transaction lifecycle, with a focus on corporation tax, VAT, employment taxes, and legal matters. This first instalment addresses the main tax and legal considerations when preparing for and executing these transactions - and also highlight some common pitfalls.  We’ll discuss typical considerations that is not addressed correctly may result in: 

• Missed opportunities for tax synergies 
• Significant value erosion arising from lack of planning and poor execution  
• Operational challenges resulting in an inability to conduct a separate business from day one

Later Dbriefs will cover specific topics, such as transitional service agreements and transfer pricing, finance and treasury in more detail.

Global engagement model developments and the key Employment Law issues

Deloitte Legal EMEA Dbrief

On demand, aired on Wednesday 24 January 2024, 13.00 CEST

Host: Andrew Howard
Presenters: Xabier Reynoso, Clare Fazal, Claire MacMillan

The world of work is getting more complex, employers business models are evolving and employees are challenging traditional engagement models. As a result, there is an increased interest in alternative employment structures and how they can help employers achieve their strategic objectives - whether that’s expansion into new markets or competing effectively in the war for talent. What should your organisation be looking at now? We’ll discuss:

• Use of alternative global employment structures, including Employer of Record and Global Employment Companies
• Employment law considerations - key pitfalls and how to manage them
• How employment law issues interrelate with tax, social security and immigration issues and strategies to mitigate associated risks

AI, oh, let’s go – Embracing Generative AI in your Legal department

Deloitte Legal webinar

On demand, aired on Thursday 19 October 2023, 11.00 CEST (60 minutes)

Whether or not you already have plans to adopt generative AI in your legal department, we believe it is imperative for legal leaders to understand what generative AI is, what its implications are and how you can get started safely.

During this webinar we'll discuss:

• Current state of generative AI;
• Current and emerging use cases;
• How to get started safely;
• Strategic implications of generative AI

Presenters

• Jan Roggen | Legal Operate | Deloitte Legal
• Sasja Vandendriessche | Generative AI expert | Deloitte
• Maarten Truyens | Founder & CTO |Clausebase

EU Pay Transparency Directive Series – Episode 2: A Client Perspective

Deloitte Legal EMEA Dbrief

On demand, aired on Wednesday 11 October 2023, 15.00 CEST

Host: Kathryn Dooks
Presenters: Fraukje Panis, Anca Dranca-Iacoban [EXT- Ing], Wencke Boehm [EXT- Ing]

In this next episode from our series on the EU Pay Transparency Directive
we hear from Anca Dranca-Iacoban (Global HR Strategy Lead) and Wencke Boehm (Global Head of Broad-Based Reward) from ING Bank on lessons learned from undertaking their first Pay Equity analysis in 2022 and how they are preparing for implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive. We will also hear about preparations to undertake the Directive’s mandatory gender pay gap reporting across the EU; and to manage other key measures of the Directive including the ban on salary history questions to candidates and the requirement to publish pay bands for vacancies. We’ll discuss:

• Skills built internally to undertake the analysis
• Steps taken in preparation
• Their approach to communications and other key considerations

Join us as we move towards the implementation of the new law.

Better, Faster, Stronger: Deloitte Legal’s Contract Lifecycle Management blueprinting methodology

Deloitte Legal webinar

On demand, aired on Thursday 21 September 2023 (60 minutes)

Presenters: Jan Roggen, Krzystof Kwiatek (Deloitte Poland), David Simon (Docusign CLM)

In today's dynamic business landscape, the ramifications of poor contract management are becoming clearer than ever. In conversations with clients, we often notice that time and budget constraints can be significant roadblocks to achieving Contract Lyfecycle Management (CLM) excellence. That’s why we’ve developed a smarter, more efficient path: blueprinting.

During this webinar, we’ll be in conversations with the first partner we’ve launched the blueprinting methodology for – DocuSign – discussing the ins and outs of blueprinting.

Join us as we share real-world insights, success stories, and practical strategies that demonstrate how this approach can revolutionize your CLM journey. We will explore how clients can benefit from using the methodology to enhance and simplify their initial CLM pilot phase to get to a minimal viable product quicker, more efficiently and at a lower cost up-front.

Whether you're a local or international business looking to derive benefits from CLM quickly or a forward-thinking organization seeking streamlined transformation, this webinar is tailored to you.

Your contact information, including email, might be passed on to DocuSign for the purpose of following up on your interests.

Please join speakers from Deloitte Legal and DocuSign on Thursday 21 September to explore this topic.
 

The Future of Trade – Breakfast webinar | Belgian sanctioning policy: quo vadis?

Deloitte Legal webinar

On demand, aired on Thursday 22 June 2023 (60 minutes)

Customs sanctioning policy faces significant challenges not only for the customs authorities, but also for market operators. The digitization and sophistication in data usage provide extended audit opportunities. There is an increase in coordination and information exchange between authorities. The importance of European bodies is increasing with e.g. the involvement of the European Public Prosecutor in investigations. The use of criminal sanctions is only increasing.

Join us during this breakfast webinar if you want to find out which evolutions and trends in customs audits and sanctioning will impact your company.

Presenters

• Daan De Vlieger | Partner Indirect Tax | Global Trade Advisory | Deloitte
• Alexander Baert | Attorney-at-law | Deloitte Legal

An introduction to the EU Pay Transparency Directive: Lessons learned from the UK and the US

EMEA Dbriefs Legal

On demand, aired on Wednesday 7 June 2023 (60 minutes)

Host: Gro Forsdal Helvik

Presenters: Kathryn Dooks, Wendy Van Hullebusch, Fraukje Panis, Christine Theofilou, Ann Knuckles Mahoney (EBG Law)

Progress on the gender pay gap and broader pay equity issues has been slow across the EU. The European Commission believes the key is to drive greater pay transparency and has brought forwards a new Directive introducing initiatives including mandatory gender pay gap reporting, a ban on salary history questions to candidates and requiring the publishing of pay bands for vacancies. What can your organisation learn from the US and the UK on how to navigate changes, where similar measures have been in place for some time? Topics include:

• The new rules and how they might apply
• US lessons learned - salary band disclosure and bans on pay history questions
• UK best practice considerations after five years of Gender Pay Gap reporting
• Implications for your Reward strategy today, in preparation for implementation of the Directive
• Key points for undertaking a pay equity analysisJoin us as we move towards the implementation of the new law.
  

Diversity, Equity And Inclusion: The HR Perspective

EMEA Dbriefs legal

On demand, aired on Wednesday 31 May 2023 (60 minutes)

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) - and our changing perspectives - are influencing how people work together and the way businesses operate. It is a critical aspect in employment across the world, as regulators demand more attention for the issue and employers battle through the current shortage of skilled labour. Companies and institutions have demonstrated positive intent and increased discussion and activity, but still progress seems slow. Our panellists, from across Europe and US will be looking at the question - what if, in a changing labour law environment, not everything goes as it should? We’ll discuss:

• Recent case law trends and specific outcomes
• Overview of case studies
• Top tips and hints for HR departments
  

Contract Drafting 2.0 - Unleashing the Power of Smart Tools and AI in contract drafting

Deloitte Legal webinar

On demand, aired on 25 May 2023 (60 minutes)

Drafting contracts may appear straightforward, but beneath the surface lies a world of intricate complexities that only seasoned lawyers truly understand. It comes as no surprise that lawyers invest significant time and energy into this process.

Finding a suitable template to work with often poses challenges. Available templates are typically restricted to commonly used contracts. However, these templates are rarely perfect and often require substantial customization, with up to 50% of the content needing adaptation to suit specific situations. The arduous task of searching for additional or alternative clauses can be both time-consuming and inefficient.

Inevitably, crafting an initial draft can consume several hours, not to mention the subsequent struggle with layout formatting.

Join us for an exclusive webinar where we will equip you with a wealth of invaluable tips and techniques to permanently eliminate these inefficiencies:

• Create a smart clause library to expedite your drafting process.
• Wave goodbye to frustrations in Microsoft Word with smart "styling" and automatic numbering.
• Leverage automated models to enhance your efficiency.
• Empower business users to confidently generate their own contracts while maintaining control.
• Implement internal playbooks for enhanced collaboration and seamless communication.
• Discover the unparalleled benefits of lean drafting, facilitating faster negotiations.
• Harness the awe-inspiring power of artificial intelligence in contract drafting and review.

This transformative webinar is tailored for legal professionals determined to elevate their contract drafting process to new heights.

Speakers

• Jan Roggen | Director | Legal Managed Services | Deloitte Legal
• Maarten Truyens | Managing Director | Clausebase
• Pascal Van Glabeke | Director Business Development | Deloitte Legal

New Roads To Dispute Resolution

EMEA Dbriefs legal

On demand, aired Tuesday 23 May 2023 (60 minutes)

A recent survey conducted by Euromoney CS for Deloitte Legal revealed that, since 2020, litigation activity has intensified across every metric, with almost two-thirds of companies (64%) noting a heavier caseload since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, most of the respondents agreed that cases are now more complex and expensive, and are taking longer to resolve. Our panellists, legal professionals from Spain, UK and Germany will discuss the results, along with a guest speaker – Alejandro Rubio, State Lawyer and Head of Legal at Navantia. What were the burning issues? We’ll discuss:

• The findings from the survey that gathered responses from 568 tax, finance, and legal professionals working for companies in the Americas, Asia-Pacific and EMEA
• How greater financial risk has increased willingness to litigate, despite extra challenges
• The escalated use of digitalisation and AI in the field

The power of a digital shareholder register (French version)

Deloitte Legal webinar

On demand, aired Tuesday 17 May 2023 (60 minutes)

We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming webinar on digital shareholders register. This is a unique opportunity for you to learn about how digital shareholders registers can revolutionize the management of shareholder data.

The webinar will feature industry experts who will provide insights into the benefits digital shareholders registers unlock, including increased efficiency, enhanced security, and reduced costs.

We will also discuss the challenges associated with implementing digital shareholders registers and how these can be overcome.
You will also gain a better understanding of the latest trends, developments and legal requirements with regards to managing shareholder information.

What we will talk about:

• Impact on efficiency
• Enhanced security
• Accessibility
• Cost savings
• Compliance with regulations

Speakers:

• Olivier Van Borsel | CCO | Corporify
• Christoph Michiels | Innovation partner | Deloitte Legal
• Pascal Van Glabeke | Director | Deloitte Tax & Legal
   

The power of a digital shareholder register (Dutch version)

Deloitte Legal webinar

On demand, aired Tuesday 11 May 2023 (60 minutes)

We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming webinar on digital shareholders register. This is a unique opportunity for you to learn about how digital shareholders registers can revolutionize the management of shareholder data.

The webinar will feature industry experts who will provide insights into the benefits digital shareholders registers unlock, including increased efficiency, enhanced security, and reduced costs.

We will also discuss the challenges associated with implementing digital shareholders registers and how these can be overcome.
You will also gain a better understanding of the latest trends, developments and legal requirements with regards to managing shareholder information.

What we will talk about:

• Impact on efficiency
• Enhanced security
• Accessibility
• Cost savings
• Compliance with regulations

Speakers:

• Olivier Van Borsel | CCO | Corporify
• Christoph Michiels | Innovation partner | Deloitte Legal
• Pascal Van Glabeke | Director | Deloitte Tax & Legal
   

Whistleblowing Directive Implementation: The HR Perspective

Dbriefs Legal

On demand, aired 22 March 2023 (60 minutes)

The EU Whistleblowing Directive has recently been implemented in most of the European countries. While the actual procedures may be well known in more complex and international business environments, the Directive implements rights and obligations concerning whistleblowers, bringing a new level of attention and compliance to local employers. It requires organisations to level out the whistleblowing landscape by creating a minimum level of protection in all EU Member States by improving and further managing whistleblowing procedures. What does this mean for your organisation? Our panel of experts from UK, Italy, Germany, and France, will discuss:

• The view and approach to the new employment law challenges
• The rules around reporting under the Directive
• The corporate compliance aspects and implications

New Roads To Dispute Resolution

Dbriefs Legal

On demand, aired 01 March 2023 (60 minutes)

A recent survey conducted by Euromoney CS for Deloitte Legal revealed that, since 2020, litigation activity has intensified across every metric, with almost two-thirds of companies (64%) noting a heavier caseload since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, most of the respondents agreed that cases are now more complex and expensive, and are taking longer to resolve. Our panellists, legal professionals from Spain, UK and Germany will discuss the results, along with a guest speaker – Alejandro Rubio, State Lawyer and Head of Legal at Navantia. What were the burning issues? We’ll discuss:

• The findings from the survey that gathered responses from 568 tax, finance, and legal professionals working for companies in the Americas, Asia-Pacific and EMEA
• How greater financial risk has increased willingness to litigate, despite extra challenges
• The escalated use of digitalisation and AI in the field

Hot Topics in M&A – National Security And FDI: An Unstoppable Train

Dbriefs Legal

On demand, aired 15 February 2023 (60 minutes)

The forces that underpinned globalisation and borderless movement of capital have gone into reverse. Governments are increasingly willing to relinquish the benefits of inward investment and global capital in favor of economic nationalism and, as a consequence, detailed scrutiny of foreign investors through the application of national security and FDI laws. How do you successfully navigate this thicket of rules when executing an M&A transaction?
Our panel of experts from UK, Germany, Belgium, France, and Spain Will discuss:

• The rules, and how they might apply to your deal.
• The impact on cross-border M&A and how the rules operate on a EU level.
• Key areas of risk for both buyers and sellers.

The webcast is essential listening for in-house legal counsel and corporate development teams. Understand how to work with the rules to optimise execution of your transaction.

Doeltreffend beheer van contracten bij lokale besturen

Deloitte Academy

On demand, aired 18 November 2022 (60 minutes)

Vlaamse lokale besturen spenderen per jaar gezamenlijk 1,5 miljard euro aan aankopen van leveringen en diensten via overheidsopdrachten.Audit Vlaanderen oordeelde enkele jaren geleden dat lokale overheden onvoldoende zicht hebben op hun lopende overheidsopdrachten en de inhoud ervan. Dit leidt tot verhoogde risico’s:

• Gebrek aan centralisatie van contracten maakt opvolging van contractuele verplichtingen arbeidsintensief;
• Suboptimale voorwaarden blijven van kracht bij stilzwijgende verlenging;
• Financiële en juridische gevolgen indien contracten niet tijdig hernieuwd worden;
• Actief beheer van contacten voorkomt en beperkt deze risico’s. Lokale overheden die aan contractbeheer doen kunnen onnodige kosten, verhoogde werklast en suboptimale voorwaarden vermijden.

Tijdens dit webinar bespreken we de waarde van actief contractbeheer na gunning van overheidsopdrachten en andere contracten. Het is immers op dat ogenblik dat echt waarde kan worden gecreëerd, of verloren. Door actief contractbeheer kan de waarde van contracten ten volle worden gerealiseerd en kunnen contracten worden ingezet als een strategisch actief van het lokale bestuur, en niet louter als een juridisch document.

Sprekers

Jan Roggen | Director | Legal Managed Services | Deloitte Legal
Kathleen De hornois | Managing Partner | Deloitte Legal
Steven Debrauwere | Managing Director | Contractify
Pascal Van Glabeke | Director Business Development | Deloitte Legal

Doeltreffend beheer van contracten in een snel veranderende wereld

Dbriefs Legal

23 juni 2022

Waarom deelnemen?

Toen de COVID-19 pandemie uitbrak, werd de business case voor actief contractbeheer duidelijker dan ooit.

Ondernemingen moesten op heel korte termijn in kaart brengen of zij, hun klanten of hun leveranciers konden ontsnappen aan contractuele verplichtingen. Wie aan actief contractbeheer deed, had onmiddellijk inzicht in de lopende contractuele verplichtingen en kon snel de nodige stappen nemen.

Tijdens dit webinar bespreken we de waarde van actief contractbeheer na ondertekening van het contract. Het is immers op dat ogenblik dat echt waarde kan worden gecreëerd, of verloren. Door actief contractbeheer na ondertekening kan de waarde van contracten ten volle worden gerealiseerd en kunnen contracten worden ingezet als een strategisch actief van de onderneming, en niet louter als een juridisch document.

Wat we zullen bespreken:

• Waarom het beheer van contractuele verbintenissen na ondertekening cruciaal is in de levenscyclus van een contract
• Hoe waarde kan worden gecreëerd door actief contractbeheer (na de ondertekening van het contract)
• Hoe dit in de praktijk om te zetten
  
  

Speakers

• Jan Roggen | Director | Legal Managed Services | Deloitte Legal
• Jasmijn Verraes | Director | Contract Lifecycle Management Deloitte Legal
• Steven Debrauwere | Managing Director | Contractify
  

Effective Corporate compliance & Legal Entity Management

Dbriefs Legal

17 May 2022

The regulatory landscape is changing at an unprecedented rate and maintaining local and cross-border compliance is a challenge. Company directors are tasked to ensure their organizations remain fully compliant with legal and statutory obligations.

Automation of the corporate compliance process may lead to better management of risk, mitigation of directors’ liability, and increased efficiency. It will also offer opportunities to proactively manage overall corporate compliance and add value to your organization at large.

We’ll discuss :

• How to improve your corporate compliance process
• How to improve quality and control of data
• How to increase efficiency and reduce costs

Presenters

Christophe Michiels | Partner | Deloitte Legal

Filip Van Acoleyen | Senior Manager | Deloitte Legal

Jan Roggen | Director | Legal Managed Services | Deloitte Legal