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Lieven is a renowned expert in the field of real estate and construction. He has a deep knowledge of contracts law and general commercial law.
Lieven advises his clients in all aspects of complex real estate transactions, including the structuring of real estate projects; real estate M&A; sale-and-leaseback transactions; joint ventures; leasing; split structures. Lieven has advised on various major transactions in the Belgian market involving: large shopping centres and several logistic centres, office buildings, commercial properties, large inner-city (re-)developments, and on other real estate niche products (including senior citizens’ housing and mixed-use projects).
Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), the world's leading professional body for qualifications and standards in land, property, infrastructure and construction.
Member of the Professional Association of the Real Estate Sector (BVS–UPSI); the Belgium-Luxembourg Council for Shopping Centres (BLSC); the Belgian Association for Construction Law (BVBR–ABDC); and the International Bar Association.
Winner of the ILO Client Choice Award–Real Estate Belgium in 2015, 2012 and 2011.
Contributor to the “International Comparative Legal Guide to: Real Estate 2019",Belgian chapter, International Comparative Legal Guides, 2018.
Supreme Court revisits 10-year liability of contractors and architects, ILO Newsletter: Real Estate, 2015.
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The service offered by Lieven Peeters is brilliant and we are very happy.
Lieven's strengths are his knowledge and the way he handles it. He offers very good overviews and you always have all the info you need.
The service offered by Lieven Peeters is brilliant and we are very happy.
Lieven's strengths are his knowledge and the way he handles it. He offers very good overviews and you always have all the info you need.
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The new federal government’s Coalition Agreement of 31 January 2025: implications for the real estat
The "Arizona coalition" formed a 200-page agreement for 2025-2029, with some measures impacting the real estate sector. These still require legal action, and strikes started in February 2025, adding pressure. This blog highlights key points for real estate.
Belgian Supreme Court rules on the consequences for commercial lease agreements of the lock-downs
The Supreme Court overruled a decision that determined that Article 1722 (old) Civil Code does not apply for the tenant that can not operate its premises due to the measures taken by the Belgian Government in order to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The new federal government’s Coalition Agreement of 31 January 2025: implications for the real estat
The "Arizona coalition" formed a 200-page agreement for 2025-2029, with some measures impacting the real estate sector. These still require legal action, and strikes started in February 2025, adding pressure. This blog highlights key points for real estate.
Belgian Supreme Court rules on the consequences for commercial lease agreements of the lock-downs
The Supreme Court overruled a decision that determined that Article 1722 (old) Civil Code does not apply for the tenant that can not operate its premises due to the measures taken by the Belgian Government in order to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.