In this episode of our Talk in Legal podcast, Managing Partner Olivier Hermand sits down with data protection specialist Loïc Delanghe to demystify the EU Data Act and its implementation in Belgian law. Together, they unpack the Act’s scope, its impact on companies operating in the digital and IoT sectors, and why CEOs and CFOs should pay close attention. The discussion highlights key compliance challenges, practical steps for readiness, and the strategic opportunities the Data Act brings to the evolving data economy.

All episodes can be found in video and audio format on www.pwclegal.be/talkinlegal

In this eleventh episode of our Talk in Legal podcast, Managing Partner Olivier Hermand is joined by expert corporate lawyer Bart Vanstaen to delve into the intricate world of corporate restructuring and transformation of group structures. In this episode, they explore the significance of reevaluating corporate frameworks, especially when undergoing transactions or transformations.

The discussion covers internal and external drivers of change, the challenges posed by complex corporate structures and the necessity of aligning legal, financial and operational strategies.

Tuning into this podcast offers invaluable insights into the benefits and challenges of restructuring, such as optimizing legal entities, simplifying processes, and enhancing transparency. The conversation also highlights the critical roles of various departments, including Legal, IT, finance, and human resources, in successful transformation projects while addressing the potential resistance to change within organizations. Ultimately, this episode serves as a reminder that it is always a good time to review and improve corporate structures for better efficiency and compliance.

All episodes can be found in video and audio format on www.pwclegal.be/talkinlegal

De CFC-regelgeving heeft een aanzienlijke impact op Belgische bedrijven met buitenlandse dochterondernemingen. In deze tiende aflevering van Talk In Legal gaat Managing Partner Olivier Hermand in gesprek met expert belastingadvocaat Jérôme Wauthier over de Belgische regelgeving inzake Controlled Foreign Companies (CFC).

Deze aflevering onderzoekt het doel en de oorsprong van deze regels en de belangrijke wijzigingen die ze met zich meebrengen. Het gesprek gaat in op de specifieke bepalingen van de regelgeving, de gevolgen voor Belgische bedrijven met buitenlandse dochterondernemingen en de nalevingsuitdagingen bij de belastingaangifte. Door parallellen te trekken met de Kaaimantaks, bespreekt men de transparantiemechanismen en administratieve lasten die deze regelgeving oplegt, evenals overwegingen op Europees niveau. Deze uitgebreide bespreking biedt cruciale inzichten voor elk Belgisch bedrijf met buitenlandse dochterondernemingen en geeft praktische adviezen om de nieuwe Belgische CFC-regelgeving te navigeren.

All episodes can be found in video and audio format on www.pwclegal.be/talkinlegal