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Since 1 January 2020, the Resolution of Mass Damage in Collective Action Act (WAMCA) has permitted class actions for damages. If a claim has merit, the legislature prefers that class actions for damages be resolved through a collective settlement. The WAMCA therefore provides for a court-approved opt-out settlement. The rules for this settlement can be found in Article 1018h of the Dutch Civil Code (DCCP).

On 8 May 2025, Advocate General (AG) Szpunar of the European Court of Justice (CJEU) issued his long-awaited opinion in the Mio and Konektra cases.

This article (in Dutch) elaborates on the Edil Works 2 ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union. In this ruling, the Court found that national conflict rules based on the real seat criterion are, under certain conditions, in violation of the freedom of establishment. The authors argue that national conflict rules that apply the incorporation criterion may, under certain circumstances, also be incompatible with the freedom of establishment.

De Brauw advised Collibra B.V., a leading company in unified governance for data and AI, on its acquisition of the Belgian company Raito BV, which specializes in data access governance. Through this transaction, Collibra aims to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to unifying and automating data and AI governance for all data users across various data sources. This initiative is designed to help organizations accelerate their use of data and AI with confidence.

De Brauw advised Bugaboo on the acquisition of Joolz, a high-quality stroller brand. Closing of the transaction is subject to customary conditions.

De Brauw has advised Royal Schiphol Group, a Dutch airport management company, on its joint venture with Lagardère Travel Retail, a France-based global travel retailer