Events

Martje de Vries Lentsch and Tes Flapper will be providing practical tools and recent case law insights, while also taking a step back to reflect on the broader role of privilege within our legal system. We will be joined this year by our colleague Professor Jonathan Soeharno, who teaches administration of justice and legal philosophy at the University of Amsterdam. Together, we will examine how privilege safeguards the role of lawyers within the justice system and how this intersects with the realities of the legal practice, including in-house. What to expect:

These days, many Legal & Compliance departments are focused on preventing and addressing corporate wrongdoing. But what to do if your company does become a victim of wrongdoing – such as fraud, cybercrime, espionage or any other crime.

With the 2026 Annual General Meetings (AGMs) season fast-approaching, this session, led by Reinier Kleipool, Casper Nagtegaal and Eveline de Waar, will focus on key topics for listed companies, including:

In today's geopolitical climate, the landscape for cross-border investment is rapidly evolving. Governments are becoming more interventionist, protectionism and economic nationalism are on the rise, and investment treaties – the cornerstone of investment protection – are increasingly being terminated, reinterpreted, or replaced. Within the EU, shifting legal frameworks and the push for greater policy autonomy are redrawing the investment landscape and posing new intra-EU challenges. Add to this the surge in trade wars, shifting global alliances, sanctions regimes, and climate-driven regulation, and it's clear that 'business as usual' no longer applies – political risk has become an unavoidable feature of foreign investment. Join our Masterclass, "Protecting Foreign Investment Against Political Risk", to explore how investors can anticipate, manage, and protect against political risk. Gain practical insights into strategic tools for mitigating exposure, including investment structuring, political risk insurance, contractual safeguards, and effective engagement with policymakers. The session will also focus on dispute resolution strategies, providing participants with a forward-looking toolkit to navigate today's volatile political landscape.

The Dutch stock exchange is at a turning point. Mid-caps are disappearing rapidly, shareholder activism is on the rise, and companies are increasingly questioning if they should remain listed – and if they should stay in the Netherlands. Our colleagues Arne Grimme, Jaap Barneveld and Frank Hamming, who help Dutch listed companies deal with these complex dynamics on a daily basis, will discuss recent developments in public M&A and shareholder activism and share their practical insights.