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Experts in navigating the legal complexities of business

De Brauw is known as the leading international law firm in the Netherlands.

Rooted deeply in the Dutch tradition of problem-solving and innovation, we offer high-end legal advice in corporate transactions, disputes and regulatory enforcement.

Our lawyers are widely recognised as leaders in their fields. Together, we form a strong collective, representing our clients, relentlessly pursuing excellence.

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24 September 2026

European Single Access Point: first steps in Dutch implementing process explained

The European Single Access Point (ESAP) will provide investors and other stakeholders with a centralised, EU wide platform that provides a free and single point of access to public financial and sustainability information about European companies. The ESAP is expected to go live no later than 10 July 2027. The platform will be managed by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).
23 September 2026

Dutch competition regulator's call-in power passes "first phase" as lower house adopts bill

Competition authorities around the world are closing loopholes and asserting jurisdiction over potentially harmful mergers that fall below quantitative merger-control thresholds. Activities that give them cause for concern include anti-competitive effects in local markets, roll-up strategies, killing potential competition, and the stifling of future innovation. Authorities are increasingly taking the view that an undertaking's revenue size does not necessarily reflect its position and importance in competitive market dynamics.
23 September 2026

Euronext Amsterdam-Listed NVs: our 2026 annual reporting checklist now available

De Brauw has again prepared its annual reporting checklist for Dutch public limited liability companies whose shares or depositary receipts for shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam. The checklist covers annual reporting for those financial years that start on 1 January 2026. It is available for issuers with two-tier board models and, new this year, one-tier board models. 
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If you want to go far - go together

We are incredibly proud of our people, wherever they are. They create and define the culture of De Brauw. We all share the same core qualities: courageous team-players, passionate about what we do, with the grit and curiosity required to get to the best possible result for our client, together.

We continuously strive for diverse teams - it simply makes us better. Our unique personalities, experiences, and individual perspectives make us sharper and keep us humble. Many of our top business leaders and members of the judiciary come up through our own ranks, and pass our firm from one generation to the next.

Do you want to join us? We would love to hear from you.

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