Corporate and commercial law form a core pillar of Archon Law’s practice. We advise companies at all stages of growth, from start-ups to established enterprises on the legal structuring, governance, and execution of their business activities in Belgium and across Europe.

Our advisory is pragmatic, transaction-focused, and designed to support sustainable growth in complex commercial environments.

Key Areas of Advisory:

Corporate

Corporate formation, structuring, and restructuring

Shareholder and partnership agreements

Corporate governance and board-level advisory

Commercial & Transactions

Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (B2B & B2C)

Terms and conditions, supply and distribution agreements

Joint ventures, franchising, and strategic alliances

Cross-border transactions and EU trade matters

Mergers, Acquisitions & Investments

Archon Law advises investors, founders, and corporate entities throughout all phases of mergers, acquisitions, and investment transactions. Our advisory is transaction-driven and strategic, combining rigorous legal analysis with negotiation support to facilitate efficient execution and controlled risk allocation.

Key Areas of Advisory:

Share and asset acquisitions

Legal due diligence and risk analysis

Private equity and venture capital transactions

Investment structuring and corporate finance

Management buy-outs and buy-ins

Post-transaction integration and regulatory compliance

International Market Entry & Cross-Border Expansion

Archon Law advises European companies expanding internationally, as well as foreign investors, entrepreneurs, and professionals establishing their presence in Belgium and the European Union. Our practice focuses on cross-border market entry and operational expansion, combining legal feasibility analysis with practical establishment support across multiple jurisdictions.

We regularly advise on market-entry projects involving Europe, the Middle East (including the UAE and Saudi Arabia), the United States, China, and Southeast Europe.

Key Areas of Advisory:

Market Entry & Establishment

Market-entry strategy and legal feasibility assessments

Incorporation of subsidiaries, branches, and representative offices

Company seat registration and domiciliation services

Regulatory and licensing requirements for foreign investment and trade

Commercial & Operational Structuring

International joint ventures, agency, and distribution agreements

Real estate, leasing, and operational establishment

Tax, customs, and trade coordination (with local counsel)

Mobility, Workforce & Compliance

Immigration and business mobility for entrepreneurs and executives

EU Blue Card and professional card applications

Intra-corporate transfers

Labour, social-security, and data-protection compliance for cross-border operations

Archon Law provides advanced legal advisory on the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, with a core focus on structured AI Act assessments for companies developing, deploying, or using AI systems within the European Union.

We advise companies, founders, investors, and institutions on regulatory scope, risk classification, and compliance obligations, enabling informed decisions at board and operational level prior to deployment, procurement, or market entry. Our advisory is assessment-driven and pragmatic, supporting governance design, risk mitigation, and regulatory strategy in high-stakes and cross-border AI projects.

Key Areas of Advisory:

AI system qualification (provider vs deployer)

Risk classification (unacceptable, high-risk, limited-risk, minimal-risk) & Assessment

High-risk AI obligations and governance requirements

Compliance roadmap prior to deployment

Regulatory exposure and enforcement risk analysis

Intellectual property and creative industries form a distinctive pillar of Archon Law’s practice. We advise brands, designers, artists, and cultural enterprises on the protection, management, and commercialisation of intellectual assets at the intersection of creativity, commerce, and innovation.

We help creatives and brands secure their intellectual assets, manage legal risk, and transform creativity into long-term strategic value.

Our advisory combines legal precision with sector-specific understanding, supporting the sustainable development and global positioning of creative projects and brands.

Key Areas of Advisory:

Intellectual Property Protection

Trademark and design registration (Benelux, EUIPO, WIPO)

Copyright and neighbouring rights protection

Cross-border IP enforcement and anti-counterfeiting measures

Creative & Fashion Law

Fashion law and brand licensing

Art law: authentication, acquisition, and gallery agreements

Talent and influencer contracts

Image rights, sponsorship, and publicity agreements

Archon Law advises and represents companies, founders, and private clients in civil, commercial, and regulatory disputes, with a strong focus on strategic conflict management, negotiation, and efficient resolution.

Key Areas of Advisory:

Commercial disputes and contract enforcement

Shareholder and partnership conflicts

Civil liability, real-estate, and tenancy disputes

Regulatory and compliance-related disputes

Cross-border dispute coordination and enforcement

Mediation, settlement, and negotiation strategy

Archon Law advises companies and institutions on ESG and sustainability governance, supporting compliance with evolving European and international standards and the integration of responsible business practices into corporate strategy.

Key Areas of Advisory:

ESG governance and compliance frameworks

Human-rights due diligence and responsible supply chains

EU sustainability regulation and CSRD alignment

Corporate ethics and whistle-blower frameworks

Public-policy and regulatory advisory

Stakeholder engagement and sustainability reporting strategy

Archon Law provides comprehensive legal advisory on real estate and tenancy matters, supporting corporate and private clients in the acquisition, management, leasing, and development of real estate assets in Belgium and in cross-border contexts.

Key Areas of Advisory:

Commercial and residential lease agreements (tenancy law)

Purchase and sale of real estate assets

Legal due diligence and notarial coordination

Construction and development contracts

Property investment structuring and portfolio management

Dispute resolution in tenancy and real estate matters

Archon Law advises companies and institutions on public procurement procedures and tender processes, supporting participation in public contracts at national and international level with a focus on legal compliance, strategic positioning, and risk management.

Key Areas of Advisory:

Public procurement law and regulatory advisory

Tender documentation preparation and review

Bid strategy and compliance assessment

Contract award procedures and standstill phases

Public contract negotiation and implementation

Challenges, remedies, and procurement disputes

Archon Law advises pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life-sciences companies on regulatory, commercial, and compliance matters across the product lifecycle, supporting innovation while navigating complex European and international regulatory frameworks.

Key Areas of Advisory:

Pharmaceutical and life-sciences regulatory advisory

Market authorisation and regulatory strategy (EU and national)

Clinical trials and research compliance

Biotech and health-tech innovation advisory

Manufacturing, distribution, and supply-chain compliance

Pharmacovigilance, product safety, and regulatory risk management

Commercial agreements in the life-sciences sector

Archon Law advises individuals, professionals, and companies on immigration and nationality matters, supporting lawful residence, mobility, and long-term legal status in Belgium and in cross-border contexts. Our practice combines legal precision with a pragmatic understanding of personal, professional, and business-driven migration needs.

Key Areas of Advisory:

Residence permits and long-term residence in Belgium

Business immigration for entrepreneurs and investors

Work permits, professional cards, and EU Blue Card applications

Intra-corporate transfers and mobility of key personnel

Family reunification and private-life residence grounds

Belgian nationality and citizenship procedures

Immigration compliance for employers and organisations

Appeals and litigation in immigration and nationality matters

Archon Law advises and represents individuals in serious criminal matters, with a core focus on international drug trafficking and related cross-border criminal investigations. We provide strategic criminal defence on a case-by-case basis, assessing each matter individually and tailoring defence strategy to the specific facts, procedural posture, and international exposure involved, including cases involving Interpol notices, international law-enforcement cooperation, and extradition procedures.

Key Areas of Advisory:

Criminal defence in international drug trafficking cases

Organised-crime allegations linked to narcotics networks

Cross-border criminal investigations and judicial cooperation

Interpol notices and international enforcement measures

Extradition and surrender proceedings

Asset seizure and confiscation in narcotics-related cases

Archon Law advises and represents applicants in proceedings before the European Court of Human Rights, acting in cases involving serious and systemic violations of the European Convention on Human Rights. Our practice combines rigorous admissibility analysis, Convention-based legal reasoning, and strategic litigation planning, ensuring that each case is positioned for maximum legal impact and long-term effectiveness.

We assist individuals, organisations, and institutional actors in navigating the procedural complexity of Strasbourg proceedings, with particular focus on high-stakes matters involving cross-border dimensions, structural deficiencies in domestic systems, and cases capable of producing broader legal or policy change.

Key Advisory Areas:

Admissibility & Strategic Case Assessment
Evaluation of procedural viability, exhaustion of domestic remedies, time-limits, and overall litigation strategy under Articles 34 and 35 ECHR.

Convention-Based Legal Analysis
Development of robust legal arguments grounded in ECHR jurisprudence, including positive and negative State obligations and systemic-violation framing.

Interim Measures (Rule 39)
Urgent advisory and representation in cases involving imminent risk of irreparable harm, including coordinated action alongside domestic proceedings.

Representation Before the ECHR
End-to-end representation throughout Strasbourg proceedings, from application drafting to adversarial phases and written submissions.

Execution of Judgments & Post-Judgment Strategy
Advisory on national implementation, remedial obligations, and strategic follow-up in repetitive or structural cases, aligned with compliance and public-policy considerations.