“Questions particulières du droit de l'exécution des sentences et plus généralement des décisions des arbitres”

in Keutgen, Guy (Ed.) La sentence arbitrale (2006)

This paper addresses specific quesitons in relation to the arbitral award. A first question dealt with, concerned the consequences and effects an arbitral award may have before a state court grants it ... [more ▼]

This paper addresses specific quesitons in relation to the arbitral award. A first question dealt with, concerned the consequences and effects an arbitral award may have before a state court grants it exequatur. Two sub-questions are discussed : whether such award may have res judicata, and, if yes, what consequences may follow from the res judicata and second whether provisional measures may be ordered on the basis of the award before the exequatur is granted. In a second chapter, attention is devoted to the seminal question of the possibility to enforce an award which has been annulled. This is done by exploring the effects of a request for annulment on the effects of an award and then discussing the consequences the annulment proper may have on the award. Finally, the position of the award debtor is also discussed in relation to enforcement proceedings. In particular, the possibility for the debtor to file a negative declaratory action and to request to be joined in enforcement proceedings are discussed. [less ▲]

Quelques réflexions sur la lex societatis dans le Code de droit international privé

in Revue Pratique des Sociétés Civiles et Commerciales (2006)

L'article fait le point sur le nouveau régime des sociétés en droit international tel qu'introduit par le Code de droit international privé belge. Après un examen des questions classiques liées à la ... [more ▼]

L'article fait le point sur le nouveau régime des sociétés en droit international tel qu'introduit par le Code de droit international privé belge. Après un examen des questions classiques liées à la détermination du droit applicable aux personnes morales, dont notamment la question de la nationalité des personnes morales ainsi que celle de la reconnaissance, l'article s'attarde sur la nouvelle règle de rattachement retenu par le législateur belge, pour examiner si elle répond aux nombreuses critiques formulées par les partisans de la doctrine de l'incorporation. [less ▲]

Commentaires des articles 40 et 41 du Code de droit international privé

in Erauw, J.; Fallon, M.; Guldix, E. (Eds.) et al Le Code de droit international privé commenté (2006)

Relations bancaires et dimension familiale. Questions choisies de droit international privé

in Tison, Michel (Ed.) Banque et famille / Bank en familie (2006)

In this paper, I review various questions related to the relationships between banks and private clients, taking into account the impact of the entry into force of the Belgian Code of Private ... [more ▼]

In this paper, I review various questions related to the relationships between banks and private clients, taking into account the impact of the entry into force of the Belgian Code of Private International Law. Among the questions analysed, I review the position of the bank when faced with clients who are married and the impact of the law of marriage. I also review the impact of the death of a client - what are the duties imposed to the bank, how can the bank deal with prospective heirs. All of this focusing exclusively on cross-border relations and hence on questions of applicable law. [less ▲]

Enlèvement international d’enfants- La pratique des juridictions belges

in Wautelet, Patrick (Ed.) Actualités du contentieux familial international (CUP) (2005)

Le Code de droit international privé et le procès international

in De Leval, Georges (Ed.) Actualités en droit judiciaire (2005)

This paper gives an overview of the new rules introduced by the Code of Private International Law (Act of 16 July 2004) in the field of jurisdiction (when do Belgian courts have jurisdiction) and ... [more ▼]

This paper gives an overview of the new rules introduced by the Code of Private International Law (Act of 16 July 2004) in the field of jurisdiction (when do Belgian courts have jurisdiction) and recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. [less ▲]

Quelques réflexions sur la compétence internationale du juge de paix en matière familiale

in Revue de la Faculté de Droit de l'Université de Liège (2005)

In Belgian family law practice, spouses may seize the justice of peace of disputes which require immediate attention. The justice of peace has special jurisdiction to issue urgent and preliminary relief ... [more ▼]

In Belgian family law practice, spouses may seize the justice of peace of disputes which require immediate attention. The justice of peace has special jurisdiction to issue urgent and preliminary relief in marital disputes. In this paper, I examine how this special jurisdiction is affected by the Brussels IIbis Regulation (Regulation 2201/2003) of the EU. In particular the question arises whether the justice of peace may simply refer to Article 20 of this Regulation in order to justify the exercise of jurisdiction, or whether the justice of peace should examine each head of relief sought by the plaintiff, with a view to determine whether the relief sought indeed falls within the ambit of the Regulation. I also examine how the requirements of territoriality, as construed by the Court of Justice, may be interpreted in the context of marital disputes. [less ▲]

Arbitration in EU Commission Cleared Merger Transactions

in Tijdschrift voor Internationaal Privaatrecht = Revue de Droit International Privé (2004), 3(5), 55-63

It has long been thought that, of all EU competition processes, merger regulation was immune from arbitration. This has changed dramatically over the last few years. Starting in 2000, the European ... [more ▼]

It has long been thought that, of all EU competition processes, merger regulation was immune from arbitration. This has changed dramatically over the last few years. Starting in 2000, the European Commission accepted, albeit reluctantly, to consider behavioural commitments made by merging entities. In the past, the Commission had considered that such commitments were not adequate to ensure competitive market structures. Compliance with structural remedies can be monitored fairly easily by the Commission. Structural commitments entail mostly divestments needed to maintain an acceptable level of competition. Behavioural commitments, however, require more extensive monitoring, since they concern the future behaviour of the merged entity. Monitoring these commitments is time consuming and the Merger Task Force (MTF) does not have the necessary resources to do so. One of the solutions favoured by the MTF to monitor compliance with these new commitments, is to impose an arbitration agreement to the merged entity. The article examines the difficulties posed by the arbitration process in this context [less ▲]

Le nouveau régime des décisions étrangères dans le Code de droit international privé

in Revue de Droit Judiciaire et de la Preuve = Tijdschrift voor Procesrecht en Bewijsrecht (2004)

In this paper, I offer a thorough analysis of the provisions of the Code of Private International law (Act of 16 July 2004) regarding the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in Belgium (artt ... [more ▼]

In this paper, I offer a thorough analysis of the provisions of the Code of Private International law (Act of 16 July 2004) regarding the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in Belgium (artt. 22 ff). The emphasis is on the differences with the regime which prevailed before the entry into force of the Code. At the same time I indicate what differences remain between the regime put in place by the Code and the one prevailing within the European Judicial Area, with Regulation 44/2001 as main comparison point. [less ▲]

Het vrij verkeer van beslissingen binnen de Europese Unie : toepassing op het arbeidsrechtelijk contentieux

in de Leval, Georges (Ed.) Espace judiciaire et social européen (2003)

In this paper, written with Prof. Marta Pertegás Sender, we give an overview of the achievements made within the EU in securing the mutual recognition and enforcement of court decisions issued in ... [more ▼]

In this paper, written with Prof. Marta Pertegás Sender, we give an overview of the achievements made within the EU in securing the mutual recognition and enforcement of court decisions issued in employment disputes. Particular attention is given to the special regime of employment disputes under the 1968 Brussels Convention and the Regulation 44/2001. [less ▲]