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From Pen to Prompt: The Evolution of the Legal Profession

In recent decades, technology has left an indelible mark on the legal profession. Where the quill gave way to the pen, paper to the computer screen, and libraries to digital databases, generative artificial intelligence is now seen as the next revolution. The ‘AI-augmented lawyer’ – a lawyer who enhances their work with generative AI tools – is considered the future. Large Language Models (LLMs) in particular can automate repetitive tasks, make knowledge more accessible, and even generate legal texts.

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Healthcare and privacy: the importance of getting the balance right

Safe handling of privacy-sensitive data is in the DNA of healthcare organisations. But growing digitalisation and automation throw up new challenges. It is therefore more important than ever to strike the right balance between privacy and t...

Luc Golsteijn, Advocaat bij Boels Zanders Huurrecht en Vastgoed

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Movement in residential rental market calls for proactive landlord

Affordable housing is one of the most basic necessities of life. Yet in recent years, fewer and fewer people have been able to access it. Tightness in the housing market, rising rents and temporary leases have weakened the position of tenan...

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Acquisition: Belgian Family Business ToyChamp Acquires Intertoys

The Belgian family business ToyChamp has reached an agreement with Mirage Retail Group regarding ToyChamp’s acquisition of the Dutch toy chain Intertoys. The acquisition is still pending approval from the Authority for Consumers & Mar...

29 10 2024

Dedert IJS BV and ERWEDA BV bankrupt

On October 14th 2024, the suspension of payments (surséance van betaling) for Dedert IJs BV was converted into bankruptcy (faillissement). On the same day, the sole shareholder of Dedert IJs BV’s, ERWEDA BV, was also declared bankrupt. M...

15 10 2024

Acquisition: Local management acquires 3D printing pioneer Shapeways B.V.

On July 3, 2024, Shapeways B.V. was declared bankrupt. Jeroen Tulfer, a partner at Boels Zanders, was appointed as the trustee. On August 1, 2024, an agreement was reached with Manuevo B.V. for a restart of Shapeways B.V. ...

02 08 2024

Acquisition: Pure Ingredients, producer of halal frozen products, is being acquired by GoodLife Foods

Pure Ingredients, a leading producer of halal frozen products, will be acquired by GoodLife Foods. Boels Zanders advised Pure Ingredients on the acquisition by GoodLife Foods. The combination of these companies results in a highly complemen...

29 07 2024

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