Court of Appeal of Brussels

The Court of Appeal of Brussels is located in the Palace of Justice building and handles appeals in civil, criminal, and commercial cases from the Flemish and Walloon regions. The court reviews decisions made by lower courts through panels of three judges.

This appellate court was established as one of Belgium's five courts of appeal during the 19th century judicial reforms. It has operated continuously from the Palace of Justice since its founding.

The court operates with separate French and Dutch language divisions, a reflection of how Belgium's legal system serves both language communities. Visitors can observe bilingual signage and hear both languages used in the building's daily operations.

Visitors should expect security screening when entering the building, and entry may be restricted depending on proceedings. Public hearings are typically held during business hours on weekdays.

A specialized Market Court was created in 2017 that handles only competition and telecommunications regulatory cases. Decisions from this specialized division are final and cannot be appealed further.