Legal guides

Practical guides to Dutch law, arranged by area of law: from employment and corporate law to family law, immigration, criminal law and real estate. Written by the lawyers of Law & More in Eindhoven and Amsterdam.

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Civil Law

Copying general terms and conditions: the legal risks in the Netherlands

Copying another company’s general terms and conditions (algemene voorwaarden) is risky under Dutch law on three separate grounds: copyright, unlawful act and the validity of the terms themselves. The exception is short standard phrasing, which is too generic for copyright

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Real Estate Law

Collaboration agreement under Dutch law: IP, extra work and liability

Navigate Dutch Intellectual Property law in The Netherlands to protect your projects. Discover how tailored
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Criminal Law

Suspended sentence in the Netherlands: conditions, probation and breach

A suspended sentence in the Netherlands (voorwaardelijke veroordeling) is a sentence the court imposes but

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Real Estate Law

Dutch construction law: how it differs from international standards

Explore Dutch construction law and how it compares to international standards. Uncover hidden challenges and
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Other

Legal mistakes expats make in the Netherlands and the deadlines behind them

Discover 7 Common Legal Mistakes Expats Make in the Netherlands and learn how to avoid
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Criminal Law

Police interview in the Netherlands: your rights as suspect or witness

Nervous about a police interrogation in the Netherlands? Discover your rights, like when to remain
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Business Law

Media law in the Netherlands: rules on publishing, portraits and privacy

Navigate Dutch media law to protect your digital rights. Learn how compliance prevents fines and
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Business Law

Asset protection for business owners: what Dutch law shields

Asset protection for business owners in the Netherlands rests on one question: does your business

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Family Law

Dog after divorce in the Netherlands: who keeps it and how it is decided

Find out who is allowed to keep the dog after a divorce? Our guide explains
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Business Law, IT Law

Using someone else’s logo: when is it trade mark infringement?

Using someone else’s logo without permission is unlawful in the Netherlands when the logo is

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Employment Law

Employment contracts in the Netherlands: types, clauses and rules

Gain comprehensive insight into Employment contracts Netherlands, highlighting their importance, structure, and key concepts in
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Criminal Law

Police report in the Netherlands: how to file one and what happens next

You can file a police report (aangifte) in the Netherlands online with DigiD for some

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Criminal Law

Bullying in the Netherlands: school duties, criminal law and your rights

In the Netherlands, bullying is not a criminal offence in itself, but many acts that

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