The Real Estate Law Review 2013 - an overview of the legal framework of real estate practices world-wide
This publication provides an overview of the legal framework of real estate practices world-wide.
May 2013 |
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Joh. A. Benckiser-led investor group intends to make a EUR 7.5 billion public offer for D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek advises D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753 on the intended public offer by a group of investors, led by investment firm Joh. A. Benckiser, to acquire all issued and outstanding ordinary shares.
May 2013 |
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Financial Markets Newsletter | April 2013
April 2013 |
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Competition Newsletter | April 2013
April 2013 |
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Global Arbitration Review: De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek among elite arbitration firms worldwide
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek has entered GAR's annual ranking of the thirty leading international arbitration practices in the world.
April 2013 |
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De Brauw 'IP Law Firm of the Year 2013'
De Brauw was named IP Law Firm of the Year 2013 during the third annual International Patent Forum, which took place in London on 16 April.
April 2013 |
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Legal Alert | Dutch Supreme Court confirms applicability of Haviltex principle to commercial contracts and considers 'entire agreement' clause
The Supreme Court confirmed in a judgement of 5 April 2013 that commercial contracts too should be interpreted on the basis of the Haviltex principle.
April 2013 |
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Restructuring in the modern finance practice: the Netherlands vs the United States
Reinout Vriesendorp and Rob van den Sigtenhorst in this publication discuss a few legal aspects that can be of interest in the approach of a company in financial distress.
April 2013 |
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Legal Alert | Advocate-General's opinion: Unbundling Act permissible
Advocate General Jääskinen today issued his opinion in the case concerning the permissibility under European law of the Independent Network Management Act ('Won').
April 2013 |
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New reduced <30% EADS shareholder consortium in effect
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek has advised the German State on a new reduced shareholders pact with respect to EADS N.V. The new shareholders agreement was signed on 2 April 2013.
April 2013 |
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Implementation of the Directive on late payments: a critical look and a few suggestions for the practice
Daan Beenders and René van Tricht comment on the implementation of the Directive on late payments in Maandblad voor Vermogensrecht.
April 2013 |
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De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek wins IFLR Dutch law firm of the year award
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek received the IFLR Dutch law firm of the year award during the IFLR European Awards ceremony held in London last night, April 10th.
April 2013 |
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Legal Alert | Update: Draft legislation EU Trademark System officially launched
On 27th March the European Commission officially launched this draft legislation a form consistent with the information we already provided you with.
March 2013 |
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Europe Update | March 2013
March 2013 |
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Legal Alert | News on European Banking Union
On Tuesday 19 March 2013 the European Council reached an agreement with the European Parliament on the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM).
March 2013 |
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Rethinking insolvency law and the informal agreement: a chance missed or an opportunity for a Netherlands scheme of arrangement?
Reinout Vriesendorp, Ruud Hermans and Klaas de Vries comment on the legislative programme on the reassessment of insolvency law in 'Tijdschrift voor Insolventierecht'.
March 2013 |
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NS buys 49% of The Hague’s public transport company
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek has advised state-owned Dutch railway company NS on the acquisition of a 49% share in The Hague's public transport company HTM from the Municipality of The Hague.
March 2013 |
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Legal Alert | Mobile apps remain a priority for European data protection authorities
The European data protection authorities of the Article 29 Working Party (WP29) published their joint Opinion 02/2013 on apps on smart devices on 14 March 2013.
March 2013 |
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Legal Alert | Overhaul of EU Trademark System imminent: draft legislation leaked
Draft legislation by the European Commission ('Commission') concerning the European Trademark System was recently leaked.
March 2013 |
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Harm-Jan de Kluiver winner ILO Client Choice Awards 2013
De Brauw partner Harm-Jan de Kluiver has been voted winner of the ILO (The International Law Office) Client Choice Awards 2013, in the area General Corporate, Netherlands.
March 2013 |
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Guide to Public Takeovers in Europe
This guide provides an overview of the key aspects of takeovers of listed companies in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
March 2013 |
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De Brauw Update | AIFM tool to assist you with your AIFM licence application in the Netherlands
We are very pleased to present an AIFM tool to assist you with your AIFM licence application in the Netherlands.
March 2013 |
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Lokke Moerel appointed as Global ICT Law professor
Lokke Moerel, partner at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, will be appointed Professor of Global ICT Law at Tilburg University, Institute for Law Technology and Society, as of 1 March.
February 2013 |
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Newsletter | The Netherlands: the country of cross-border injunctions in IP (Part 3 of 3)
In the third newsletter on the granting of cross-border injunctions regarding IP rights by Dutch courts, we update on 'pre-trial cross-border enforcement' and securing evidence in the Netherlands for the infringement of IP rights outside the Netherlands.
February 2013 |
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Rabobank sells Robeco to ORIX
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek has advised Rabobank on the divestment of Robeco to ORIX, the Japanese financial services group.
February 2013 |
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Stefan Sagel on the amendment of the law on dismissal in 'Tijdschrift Recht en Arbeid'
Stefan Sagel comments on the amendment of the law on dismissal in his column in 'Tijdschrift Recht en Arbeid'.
February 2013 |
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Competition Weekly Newsletters - 2013 (Dutch only)
February 2013 |
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Newsletter | The Netherlands: the country of cross-border injunctions in IP (Part 1 of 3)
Intellectual property rights are territorially limited rights. Dutch courts have allowed exceptions to the rule of addressing each territory court separately by granting cross-border injunctions covering other countries as well.
February 2013 |
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Philips divests its Lifestyle Entertainment business
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek has advised Philips on the divestment of its Lifestyle Entertainment business to Funai.
January 2013 |
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Legal Alert | Directive combating late payment in commercial transactions implemented in the Netherlands
It was recently confirmed that EU Directive 2011/7/EU on combating late payment in commercial transactions will be implemented in the Netherlands on 16 March 2013.
January 2013 |
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