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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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Political feasibility − a recurring feature in European bank M&A

Political influence over bank M&A in the EU is not new, but it has rarely been this visible. Over the past two years, three of Europe’s most consequential bank transactions have shown that commercial rationale, competition clearance and prudential approval alone may not determine a transaction’s prospects. Political feasibility can be equally decisive. Then Vice-President of the European Central Bank (ECB), Luis de Guindos, was blunt in a May 2026 exit interview: "Political interference eats away at the credibility of the Single Market message".

First steps taken to modernise Dutch NV law

The Dutch government has published a consultation draft of the 2027 Justice and Security Simplification Bill, proposing targeted technical amendments to Dutch company law for public limited liability companies (NVs), private limited liability companies (BVs) and associations. The proposed amendments are based on advice given by the Expert Group on NV Modernisation in 2024. The consultation period closed on 10 July 2026.

CJEU rules on geo-blocking and VPN use in Anne Frank copyright case

On 9 July, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) provided clarity on various questions posed by the Dutch Supreme Court in a copyright infringement dispute between Anne Frank Fonds and our clients, Anne Frank Stichting, KNAW and Belgian association VOOHT (AFS et al.). For more background on the case before the Dutch Supreme Court, see our earlier article here.

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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.

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