COMPETENCIES

At Franken, we focus on the following areas

TRANSPORT LAW

Transport contracts, issues related to international road transport under the CMR Convention, bank guarantees, mileage taxes, surcharges, European legislation on driving and rest times, transport brokerage, and so on.
We can also assist you at hearings following inspections carried out by the Social Legislation Inspectorate and the Federal Public Service for Mobility and Transport, and in any matters involving other modes of transport.

INSURANCE AND LIABILITY LAW

Litigation in the field of civil liability (automotive, commercial, professional, family), personal injury, road-transport law, property damage, home insurance and fire coverage.

LAW ON CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL LEASES

Commercial leases: assignment of leases, security deposits, renewals, summonses, and the drafting of contracts.
Civil leases: renewal, rental disputes (proceedings before the justice of the peace, termination, recovery of rent arrears, rental damage and warranty) and the drafting of contracts.

COMMERCIAL LAW

Disputes between companies. Unpaid invoices, the breakdown of commercial relationships, transfer of assets, liability of partners and managers, subcontracting, and debt collections (both within Belgium and internationally).

CRIMINAL LAW

We can assist you at all stages of proceedings: hearings, investigations, the filing of civil actions, and hearings before courts and tribunals, including the Court of Cassation.

SOCIAL AND LABOUR LAW

In relation to the transport sector: disputes involving employment contracts, inspections by the Social Legislation Inspectorate, workplace accidents, criminal liability of companies, the organisation of work, and the taxation of pay.

PROPERTY LAW

Neighbourhood disputes, defects and liability, property disputes, co-ownership, and usufruct and easements.

LAW OF OBLIGATIONS AND CONTRACTS

Contractual liability, drafting and termination of contracts, and advice and litigation in connection with the performance of contracts.