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Next Semi-Annual Summit: November 5–7, 2026 | Copenhagen, Denmark | Hosted by SIRIUS

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Next Semi-Annual Summit: November 5–7, 2026 | Copenhagen, Denmark | Hosted by SIRIUS 〰️

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Within the ELG there are also a number of specialist sub-groups, some convening regularly, others on a more ad hoc basis. Active sub-groups include Intellectual Property/E-Commerce, Mergers and Acquisitions, Taxation, Employment, and Distribution.

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Every once in a while the ELG arranges seminars covering one or more current issues in the member states. Examples of such events were seminars held in Trento, Italy. Other special events include M&A workshops for younger ELG lawyers, two of which have been held in recent years, in London and Paris respectively.

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ELG Autumn Meeting 2026 – Copenhagen, Denmark
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The First Young Lawyers Meeting of the European Law Group (ELG) in Amsterdam.
The First Young Lawyers Meeting of the European Law Group (ELG) in Amsterdam.

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Legal Challenges Connected with the RO e-Transport System
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ELG’s Semi-Annual meeting in Thessaloniki | May 2026
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Information rights of (foreign) shareholders under Dutch law
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Selective distribution under Dutch Law: what is permitted?
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Directive (EU) 2025/25 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 December 2024 further expanding and upgrading the use of digital tools and processes in company law
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TAX PARADISE OVER: BELGIUM TO TAX YOUR CAPITAL GAINS FROM 2026
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ELG Semi-Annual Meeting – Paris, November 2025
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