Massimo Verhoeven

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Massimo Verhoeven has practised since 2025 and focuses on construction, chain liability and employment-related matters affecting businesses in the construction and cleaning sectors. He advises entrepreneurs on compliance with social and tax withholding obligations and on contractual relationships within the supply chain. His work supports clients in both preventive compliance and practical problem-solving.

Education

Master in de rechten (Universiteit Antwerpen)
Advocaat sinds 2025

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Obligation to withhold payment on invoices in the event of social security and tax debts Construction lawFiscal lawCommercial law Since 1 January 2026, businesses in the construction and cleaning sectors must verify whether their clients or (sub)contractors have social security or tax debts before paying invoices, and withhold a prescribed percentage if so. Failure to comply can trigger joint and several liability for the unpaid debts.

Chain liability for illegal employment Construction lawLabour law This article discusses the new Flemish chain liability for the illegal employment of resident third-country nationals in the construction sector, in effect since 1 January 2026. It covers the scope of application, the duty of care for contractors and principals, and the transitional arrangement until 1 July 2026.

Chain liability for illegal employment Construction lawLabour lawCivil law This article explains the new Flemish chain liability rules for illegal employment of unlawfully residing third-country nationals in the construction sector, effective from 1 January 2026.

What compensation must be paid when terminating an agreement? Civil lawCommercial lawConstruction law This article discusses what compensation is owed when terminating an agreement, referring to articles 1149 and 1794 of the Old Civil Code. It explains how damages and loss of profit must be proven, and highlights the importance of fixed penalty clauses when concluding a contract.

Beslag op handelsgoederen: kan een verkoop doorgaan terwijl het eigendomsgeschil nog loopt? Commercial law Een beslag op handelsgoederen kan een onderneming voor aanzienlijke praktische en financiële problemen plaatsen. Goederen blijven opgeslagen, kosten lopen op en commerciële opportuniteiten dreigen verloren te gaan. Maar moet een onderneming wachten tot een rechter definitief heeft beslist wie eigenaar is van de goederen? Niet noodzakelijk.20 October, 2026

Will banks or investment groups deny you capital because your ecological footprint is too large? Corporate lawCommercial lawCivil law This article discusses whether banks and investment groups can refuse to provide capital to companies based on their ecological footprint, focusing on the EU climate agenda, ECB stress tests, and the rise of ESG scores.

Who is pulling the strings? The government wants to know by September 30, 2019 at the latest. Corporate lawCommercial law The article discusses the Belgian anti-money laundering law and the introduction of the UBO register, which collects information on the ultimate beneficial owners of companies, foundations, non-profit organizations, and trusts.

Precautionary attachment of your debtor's bank account: the ultimate pressure tool…? Civil lawCommercial law This article discusses precautionary third-party attachment of a debtor's bank account as a means of pressure to collect outstanding, undisputed claims. It covers the conditions for such attachment, the difference with executory attachment, and the debtor's ability to object to it.

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