Construction law
Legal support for construction projects, including building contracts, liability, defects, delays and disputes between contractors, architects, developers and owners.
Adverit legal heeft een bijzondere ervaring in het bouwrecht:
Opdrachtgevers staan we bij indien het bouwproject niet loopt zoals verwacht. Met een netwerk van technische experten, zorgen we voor een correcte inschatting van het probleem, waarna we met u de mogelijke strategieën bepalen.
Aannemers, onderaannemers en architecten staan we bij wanneer er sprake is van een conceptueel- of uitvoeringsprobleem, bij onderlinge geschillen, factuurprotesten e.d.m. Adverit legal verliest daarbij het commercieel belang van de ondernemer niet uit het oog: een minnelijke regeling is vaak interessanter dan een positief vonnis na een lang en duur gerechtelijk deskundigenonderzoek.
What compensation must be paid when terminating an agreement?
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.
Obligation to withhold payment on invoices in the event of social security and tax debts
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
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.
Acceptance of works: familiar, or not entirely?
This article discusses the legal framework for the acceptance of works in construction contracts, addressing provisional and final acceptance, their consequences, and the deviating rules under the Breyne Act, the Public Procurement Act, and the Co-ownership Act.
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