Daan Beenders and Machteld Jansen comment on product liability
In the 11th edition of the The International Comparative Legal Guide to Product Liability, Daan Beenders and Machteld Jansen comment on product liability in the Netherlands.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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'.
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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.
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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'.
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Ruud Hermans & Jan de Bie Leuveling Tjeenk on International Class Action Settlements in the Netherlands since Converium
Since the US Supreme Court’s decision in Morrison v. National Australian Bank, the international relevance of Dutch law on class action settlements has increased.
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Getting the Deal Through - Cartel Regulation 2013: Jolling de Pree and Stefan Molin comment on competition regulation in the Netherlands
Leading competition firms have contributed to a publication regarding Cartel Regulation: the application of competitive regulation in 48 jurisdictions worldwide. Jolling de Pree and Stefan Molin provided the contribution for the Netherlands.
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Marc Ynzonides and Margriet de Boer in Nederlands Juristenblad: the chronicle of civil procedural law
In this chronicle Marc Ynzonides and Margriet de Boer provide an overview of developments in civil procedural law in the past year.
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European Lawyer Reference Series 2012: Dutch M&A market overview by Paul Cronheim and Michael Schouten
Paul Cronheim and Michael Schouten give a brief overview of the public M&A market in the Netherlands.
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Dick Hofland and Pieter van Os on consequences of recent case law for Dutch anti-base erosion rules
In July 2012, the European Court of Justice ruled in the SIAT case that a certain Belgian anti-abuse provision was incompatible with the freedom to provide services. This article describes the SIAT case and analyzes its consequences.
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Michael Schouten on the decoupling of voting and economic ownership
Underlying the allocation of voting rights to shareholders is the assumption that shareholders have a financial interest in the company - or, stated differently, that they are economic owners of the shares to which the voting rights are attached.
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Stefan Sagel comments on recent developments in employment law legislation and case law
Stefan Sagel comments on recent developments in employment law legislation and case law in 'Nederlands Juristenblad'
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A further perspective on Apple v Samsung: How to successfully enforce Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) in the Netherlands
Samsung's bid to enforce its SEPs in the Netherlands stranded on Apple's FRAND defense. This article describes the Apple/Samsung case, analyses how a FRAND defense is treated in the Netherlands and gives guideline on how to successfully enforce SEPs.
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Recent European developments regarding patent extensions (SPCs and paediatric extensions)
Gertjan Kuipers, Tjibbe Douma and Margot Kokke report on the implications of recent case law of the European Court of Justice on Supplementary Protection Certificates for the pharmaceutical industry in Bio-Science Law Review.
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Getting the Deal Through – Corporate Governance 2012
Corporate Governance: board structures and directors' duties in 34 jurisdictions worldwide.
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Bernard Roelvink on the new rules for public bids
Bernard Roelvink comments on the new rules for public bids under Dutch law in professional magazine 'Ondernemingsrecht' (company law).
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GLI Netherlands Chapter: Mergers & Acquisitions
This publication by Global Legal Insights provides an overview of trends in M&A world-wide. Arne Grimme and Lennart Crain provided the Netherlands chapter.
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Stefan Sagel on the Labour Relations Decree and civil dismissal law in Mr. Magazine
De Brauw partner Stefan Sagel comments on the Labour Relations Decree and civil dismissal law in Mr. Magazine.
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René Maatman on reinforcement of pension funds governance
René Maatman comments on a bill introduced by the Dutch government regarding reinforcement of pension funds governance, in professional magazine "Ondernemingsrecht''
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René Maatman on investments according to the 'prudent person' rule
René Maatman comments on investments according to the 'prudent person' rule, in professional magazine "Tijdschrift voor Pensioenvraagstukken''
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Warranty & Indemnity insurance: a helping hand in M&A transactions
Discussions about risk allocation and security are increasingly solved or prevented with a Warranty & Indemnity Insurance (W&I insurance). This article explains the legal and practical aspects of this insurance.
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Eurozone Exits: Dick Hofland and Wiebe Dijkstra on Dutch Legal and Tax Aspects
Even though Greece was recently bailed out for a second time, there is still a realistic possibility that one or more weaker Eurozone Member States will exit the Eurozone.
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René Maatman on the options of financial authorities to contain the effects of a financial crisis
René Maatman comments on the possibilities of financial authorities to contain the effects of a financial crisis, in professional magazine 'Ondernemingsrecht'
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Complying with bribery laws in key European jurisdictions
This note is designed to provide our corporate clients with a brief overview of some of the key features of the laws against bribery in the home states of the contributing firms: France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
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The Real Estate Law Review 2012 - 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. Annemieke Wessels, Maarten Tinnemans and Max van Drunen provided the Dutch contribution.
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Getting the Deal Through - Cartel Regulation 2012
Leading competition firms have contributed to a publication regarding Cartel Regulation: the application of competitive regulation in 46 jurisdictions worldwide. Jolling de Pree and Simone Evans provided the contribution for the Netherlands.
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Marnix Leijten contributes to IBA arbitration guide
The IBA Arbitration Committee has prepared a guide to the law and practice of arbitration in more than 25 countries around the world.
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The "Best Friends" Insurance Group brochure
The "Best Friends" Group each has their own broad insurance practice, but it is the expertise of all the firms together in the insurance sector, and the formation of a group of partners focused on the insurance industry, that makes this group stand out.
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Niels Geuze and Mark Rebergen comment on the benefits foreign energy investments through the Netherlands
Niels Geuze and Mark Rebergen comment on the benefits of foreign energy investments through the Netherlands
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Reinout Vriesendorp on the impact of the financial crisis
Reinout Vriesendorp comments on the impact of the financial crisis in INSOL International's survey, January 2010.
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Tobias Cohen Jehoram in Managing Copyright: 'EU Court: All copyright works are created equal'
Copyright protection for a portrait photograph is not inferior to that enjoyed by any other work, the Court of Justice of the EU said today in a judgment.
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Patrick Ploeger on the effect of EU sanctions regulations under Dutch law
Patrick Ploeger comments on the effect of EU sanctions regulations under Dutch law in professional magazine 'Ondernemingsrecht'
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Kees Groffen wrote an article regarding the increase in exemption threshold to EUR 100,000 for investment funds
Kees Groffen wrote an article in Dutch regarding the increase in exemption threshold to EUR 100,000 for investment funds
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Guide to trends in corporate governance in Europe
At the beginning of the millennium, a series of governance failures at US and European companies caused a wave of regulatory initiatives aimed at improving corporate governance. The debate on corporate governance has continued to thrive ever since.
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Marnix Leijten and Edward van Geuns comment on the obligations of Greece towards bondholders
De Brauw partners Marnix Leijten and Edward van Geuns comment in 'Het Financieele Dagblad' on the current situation in Greece and the possible implications for bondholders in the future.
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Jaap Winter in Het Financieele Dagblad about the Corporate Governance Code
Supervisory directors in private companies to be brought up to speed on their role. Owners want more engagement.
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Tobias Cohen Jehoram on the registration of Dutch politician Geert Wilders as a trademark
Cohen Jehoram indicates that Wilders would have to use his own trademark: "If he hasn't used his own trademark in five years, then his right can be revoked.
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Stefan Sagel in Elsevier magazine on Employment law and obesity
"Everybody has the right to be who he wants, but an employer may sometimes violate the privacy of its employees".
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"How Apple won a cross-border injunction"
De Brauw partner Jan Pieter Hustinx comments on the patents case between Apple and Samsung in Managing IP
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Paul Sleurink comments on the differences in taxation between India and the Netherlands
The Netherlands have a stable and understandable tax system. It is transparent and in general it is possible to make good agreements with the Dutch tax authorities. In India, the opposite is the case.
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Arne Grimme on the impact of the financial crisis on the Mergers & Acquisitions market
According to Mergers & Acquisitions specialist Arne Grimme, partner at De Brauw, the current turmoil in the financial markets throw a spanner in the works.
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Geert Potjewijd comments on the effects of listing on the international exchange in Shanghai
Geert Potjewijd, a partner at De Brauw, commented in the Financieele Dagblad about the effects of listing on the international exchange to be set up in Shanghai.
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Bernard Roelvink on new interpretations by The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets on rules for public bids
Bernard Roelvink on new interpretations by The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) on rules for public bids
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