Not-for-profit

EY Law

EY Law is well positioned to provide advice to both existing non-profits, including concerning their compliance with legal requirements and tax matters, and is also able to assist with the foundation of new non-profit structures or redomiciliation of existing structures into Belgium. Heading the team is the ‘very knowledgeable’ Antoine Druetz, whose expertise spans the set-up and restructuring of non-profits, and the drafting of governance policies. Alix Degrez provides additional expertise in non-profit governance matters, and both her and Druetz are also well versed in the Belgian Code on Companies and Associations.

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Testimonials

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'Antoine Druetz is very knowledgeable and trustworthy. Goals, expectations and timing are set clear from the beginning and respected.'
'The team puts the client first, and listens to their needs. Afterwards, they translate it in legal grammar and context, and advise you on what the best solution for your organisation is.'
'Excellent knowledge, well established and staffed team, always available to provide insights in terms that are understandable to non-legally trained people.'
'The knowledge and expertise of this team is excellent, and no matter what the issue, they can assist in a very timely fashion or find the correct person within EY. They are a very warm and welcoming team to work with and always deliver what they commit to.'
'The EY Law colleagues we deal with, Alix Degrez and Antoine Druetz, stand out for their hands-on and day-to-day knowledge on how INPAs can be suitably governed while complying with the applicable legislation.'
'EY Law's not-for-profit practice is unique in Belgium in that it focuses exclusively on providing advice to the many not-for-profit organisations active in Brussels. Their understanding of the sector's need and ability to provide tailor-made advice, based on an in-depth knowledge of the relevant regulations, is outstanding.'
'Antoine Druetz and Alix Degrez, with whom we've worked a lot, are both excellent lawyers, their advice on often complex matters is always practical, easy to use and creative and they are available to their clients and understand their business constraints well.'
'The EY Law team has always been very reliable, efficient, reactive and supportive throughout our collaboration. People in the team are always providing honest feedback and straight-forward guidance, making EY Law a unique partner.'

Key clients

Meliore
Plastics Europe
European Association for Haemophilia and Allied Disorders
Europe Jacques Delors
Science Europe (SE)
European Society of Anaesthesiology
The European Brain Council
European Association of Research and Technology Organisations AISBL
European Federation of Psychologists Associations
International Association of Public Transport AISBL
Fondation KANAL (Centre Pompidou Brussels)
European Society for Gynaecological Oncology
Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Work highlights

Guided the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology through a cross-border transformation, ensuring legal, tax, and VAT compliance and governance in its transition to a Belgian international non-profit association.
Revised KANAL's articles of association, navigating political intricacies and promoting diversity to enhance governance and operational effectiveness in the arts and culture sector.
Assisted with the incorporation of Brandweernetwerk Zeehaven-Schelde VZW, ensuring coordinated firefighting efforts and compliance with complex governance and public law requirements in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges.