International Business Court to Put Brussels on the Map as a Hub for Cross-border Dispute Resolution (NautaDutilh)

Author: Alexander Roels (NautaDutilh) Publication date: 16/10/2018 On 15 May 2018, the Belgian government submitted a bill to Parliament which brings us one step closer to the creation of the Brussels International Business Court (BIBC), undoubtedly one of the most noteworthy judicial developments in recent years. Brussels as a centre for international dispute resolution With the…

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The Brussels International Business Court (Altius)

Author: Alexander Hansebout (Altius) Date of publication: 17/07/2018 The Belgian government has introduced a draft bill in parliament to establish an English-speaking state court specialised in international disputes: the Brussels International Business Court (“BIBC”). The BIBC’s setup differs from the initiatives taken in other jurisdictions and has some specific characteristics regarding its constitution and procedure.…

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The Belgian Government unveils its plan for a Brussels International Business Court (Linklaters)

Authors: Françoise Lefèvre, Guillaume Croisant, Stefaan Loosveld and Xavier Taton (Linklaters) Date of publication: 18/05/2018 On 27 October 2017, the Belgian Government announced its intention to set up a specialised English-speaking court with jurisdiction over international commercial disputes, the Brussels International Business Court (BIBC). A draft bill was submitted to Parliament on the 15 May 2018. The BIBC should be effective by 1…

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The Brussels International Business Court (BIBC) : a new forum for international commercial dispute resolution (Cresco)

Author: Elena Claes (Cresco) Date of publication: 16/01/2018 The recovery of international commercial debts, nor the resolution of international (commercial) disputes has ever been easy, but with the Brexit approaching (probably rendering the access to British courts more difficult) and the insecurity of its implementation, the need for an international commercial court is imminent. The Belgian…

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Soon an English international business court in Brussels? (Koan Law Firm)

Author: Koan Law Firm Date of publication: 17/10/2017 A few days ago, the Belgian media have revealed that Brussels should soon have an Anglophone court called “Brussels International Business Court” (hereafter: “BIBC”). The BIBC is the result of a joint initiative of the Belgian Prime Minister’s office (Charles Michel) and the Belgian Justice Minister’s office…

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