Het Instituut voor bedrijfsjuristen (IBJ) is de beroepsorde voor 2573 bedrijfsjuristen in België

The BCA 2026 Priorities Papersets out the sectors in which the authority will exercise particular vigilance, and outlines its strategic policy priorities for the year, including the development and deployment of its enforcement instruments. For in-house counsel, the document is an important roadmap: it signals where investigations are most likely to originate, what new tools the BCA is acquiring, and which compliance initiatives deserve immediate attention. The most prominent change in the 2026 paper is the replacement of the construction sector, considered a priority sector in 2025, with sport, media and entertainment.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept, it is increasingly a practical tool in corporate legal departments. For in-house counsel, the pressure to deliver faster while managing risk has never been higher. AI-assisted drafting presents a significant opportunity to streamline work, yet it also raises valid concerns about accuracy, compliance, and strategic judgment.

On 23 February, the government introduced a new legislative proposal amending the statutory notice periods. While not the first initiative in a broader wave of labour market reforms, and likely not the last, this proposal has already sparked considerable debate.