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Talks that ran for months, a deal everyone assumed was done, and then one side
If your counterparty is declared bankrupt during proceedings, your claim for payment of money is
A merger or acquisition is usually dominated by strategy, financing and competition law considerations. Yet
A long-term business relationship does not need to be recorded in writing to have legal
For the statutory routes in more depth, including squeeze-out, forced withdrawal and inquiry proceedings, see
The Enterprise Chamber (Ondernemingskamer) is a specialist division of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal that
When entrepreneurs decide to formalise their business operations, commercial realities often move faster than the
M&A deals don’t fail because of bad intentions. They fail—or turn unexpectedly costly—because the legal
Many entrepreneurs wait too long to establish a BV (private limited company), or they start
Competition law exists to ensure a fair marketplace where businesses compete on merit. However, when
At the root of the tension between shareholder and corporate interests is a classic conflict:
When you’re buying or merging with a company in the Netherlands, legal due diligence isn’t
Owning shares in a Dutch company should give you a voice. But what happens when
As a director of a Dutch BV, you might think the company’s legal structure shields
International contracts form the backbone of global business transactions. Many companies lose money and face
For any ambitious Dutch or international startup, a funding round is more than just a
Significant legislative changes are coming for entrepreneurs in the Netherlands, with new laws set to

