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Are you an 𝐇𝐑 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 ready for your next challenge?
We’re looking for an 𝐇𝐑 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 to join our dynamic team. If you're an empathetic, people-focused professional with a passion for strategic and process-driven thinking, this could be your moment.
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭?
• A full-time position in a varied, strategic role;
• A close-knit team of supportive colleagues;
• Opportunities to maximise your personal growth through interesting training and development opportunities;
• ... and much more!
📩 Submit your resume today via our website: https://lnkd.in/enzw8tGF, or reach out directly to our counsel, Eva Alboort, for more information.
We’re already excited to meet you!
#hiring #HR #HRBusinessPartner #careeropportunity #contrastcareers #legalcareers #joinus #vacancy
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𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞!
In the Picture is our monthly online newsletter. It keeps legal and business professionals updated on important legal developments in our practice areas, in an engaging and accessible way, with, in the best Belgian tradition, a fun cartoon!
Have a look at our online archive, all available for free, in Dutch, French and English. https://www.contrast.law/.../news.../in-the-picture/archive/
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#legal #law #competitionlaw #corporatelaw #commerciallaw #compliance #disputeresolution #inthepicture
Publicationcontrast's sustainability efforts showcased in VOKA magazine
After a successful first year with the Voka Charter for Sustainable Entrepreneurship (VCSE), we have entered our second year with great energy and enthousiasm to further strengthen our commitment to sustainability.
In light of this, we’re proud to share that contrast’s VCSE journey has been featured in the latest issue of Voka’s Ondernemers Magazine. In the interview, we reflect on impactful initiatives that we have implemented – both within our firm and through the ESG advice and training we offer to clients – to create a more environmentally conscious workplace.
A heartfelt thank you to Voka - Kamer van Koophandel Vlaams-Brabant for spotlighting our story, and to Adriana Wilmots, VOKA sustainability advisor, for her support. We are very grateful for this opportunity, and we hope to inspire others to join us on this journey.
Want to learn more about our sustainability initiatives? Read the full article in Dutch here, or reach out to our ESG team Eva Alboort, Karlien De Ryck or Marthe Wouters.
Welcome Lukas!
It’s always a pleasure to welcome young talent on board. This week, we’re happy to have Lukas Fesser join our Competition & EU team for a summer internship.
We wish him an insightful and inspiring internship with us.
Check out his photo on LinkedIn.
#internship #legalinternship #lawstudent #careergrowth #summerintern #learningopportunities #studentcorner
Summer at contrast = Compliance preparation mode ON
While many are enjoying a well-deserved break, our team at 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭 is using the summer to gear up for a new wave of competition law compliance trainings starting this September.
💼 Raising competition law awareness and helping teams develop the right reflexes when navigating delicate situations are key. That’s why we regularly organize tailored trainings to help our clients understand the do’s and don’ts, spot red flags, and act with confidence—and in full compliance.
📚 This summer, we’re refreshing our materials, updating case studies, and designing interactive sessions that make compliance practical, engaging, and impactful.
If your team could benefit from a compliance refresher or a first-time training, feel free to reach out.
#ComplianceTraining #CompetitionLaw #ContrastLaw #AntitrustAwareness #LegalTraining #BackToBusiness
ITP on summer break
Our In the Picture newsletter is taking a short summer break — and maybe you are too?
Looking for something insightful to read during the summer months?
Explore our archive packed with hands-on legal tips and funny cartoons — all free and ready to inspire!
#legal #law #competitionlaw #corporatelaw #commerciallaw #compliance #disputeresolution #inthepicture
Say hello to our August interns!
We would like to introduce you to Marthe, Yoni and Irene, our new summer interns!
For one month they will be joining our corporate, commercial and competition teams gaining hands-on experience and contributing to exciting projects over the coming weeks.
We are happy to meet them, and we wish them an exciting month ahead.
Do you also want to experience a summer (or winter) internship filled with insightful learning opportunities? Check our website for more information on student internships and other career opportunities in 2026.
#internship #legalinternship #lawstudent #careergrowth #summerintern #learningopportunities #studentcorner
Ping pong tournament @ contrast
This week, the finals of July’s ping pong tournament took place.
Whether they were battling it out on the table or cheering excitedly from the sidelines, we want to thank all associates, interns, employees and partners for participating. We’re totally smashing those healthy sport habits at the office.
Drum roll for our winners please...
𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧: Our summer intern Gilles Vernimme batted his way to victory with a great sense of determination and precision.
𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Jules Guns and Maarten Cnudde were the perfect dynamic duo, acing their way to gold.
#lawfirm #wellbeing #sport #officeolympics #wellbeingatwork #contrastlaw #thecontrastisclear #VCDO
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Quite a sportive friday: CAS awards seriously undermined, Belgian football U23 quota under review
⚽ Game-Changer for Sport Arbitration: ECJ Limits Binding Force of CAS Awards
Today, the ECJ ruled in RFC Seraing v. FIFA (C-600/23) that arbitral awards issued by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) cannot automatically be considered binding in EU Member States.
The case involved FIFA sanctions against Belgian football club RFC Seraing, upheld by both the CAS and the Swiss Federal Supreme Court. RFC Seraing also challenged the sanctions and underlying FIFA rules before the Belgian courts, arguing that these violated EU law. The Belgian courts dismissed these arguments because the CAS had already confirmed their validity, referring to the authority of res judicata of its award.
The matter was brought before the Belgian Supreme Court, who referred the case to the ECJ for a preliminary ruling.
In today’s judgment, the ECJ held that while arbitration remains a valid dispute resolution mechanism, it cannot prevent individuals from invoking their rights under EU law. Members States’ national courts must be able to review arbitral awards for compliance with EU public policy, including competition law.
🔍 Crucially, the Court emphasized the imposed nature of CAS arbitration, a system where athletes and clubs often have no real choice but to accept its jurisdiction.
🚨 This ruling has major implications for the enforceability of CAS awards across the EU and reinforces the primacy of EU law in sports governance.
📢 Stay tuned—we’ll explore the broader impact of this decision in our upcoming In The Picture.
📄 Full judgment here.
#ECJ #CompetitionLaw #DisputeResolution #Arbitration #SportsLaw #CAS
⚽ Also today: Belgian Competition Authority rules on U23 quota in Challenger Pro League
In a separate development, the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) today issued a press release regarding the rejection of an application for interim measures by 3 Belgian Challenger Pro League football clubs (including Seraing!) seeking to suspend a new rule requiring at least four U23 teams in the league from the 2025–2026 season.
While the BCA acknowledged that this quota could prima facie distort competition due to its discriminatory nature, it ruled that there was no imminent risk of serious and irreparable harm justifying interim relief. The decision can be appealed, and the full investigation into the legality of the U23 quota under competition law is still ongoing.
📄 Read BCA's full press release here.
#BCA #CompetitionLaw #DisputeResolution #InterimMeasures #Sports #Football #RBFA
Paralegals, listen up!
We’re looking for motivated junior paralegals to join our dynamic team. As a paralegal at 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭, you’ll be an integral part of our legal team, getting the chance to delve into legal casework and support our lawyers in insightful projects. At 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭, you get the chance to kickstart your career in a welcoming and highly experienced team that encourages your development every day.
We also welcome law practice students to apply for an inspiring spring internship in 2026. With hands-on casework experience and regular feedback sessions, students gain insightful insights in the legal profession.
Apply for the junior paralegal position here.
Apply for a spring internship here.
We look forward to meeting you!
#paralegal #hiring #joinus #contrastcareers #legalcareers #vacancy
