Hidde Reitsma

Dutch inquiry proceedings into the mismanagement of a company

The Enterprise Chamber (EC) is a special division of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal ...

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Hidde Reitsma

Claiming transfer of shares in preliminary relief proceedings in The Netherlands

The two shareholders of a private limited company agree that shareholder A (seller) ...

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Sander Schouten

Private sale of Dutch shares with court approval

Besides the option of a public sale, the pledgor and pledgee both have a right ...

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Hidde Reitsma

Introduction of new Dutch copyright contract law

This was years in the making: the new copyright contract law that was introduced ...

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Sander Schouten

Creditor of bankrupt Imtech in The Netherlands? This is what you can do

After the banks announced they would not be providing any new finance, Imtech ...

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Hidde Reitsma

The steps leading up to mergers and acquisitions

In this article, we will shine a light on the different steps of the process leading ...

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Marco Guit

Dutch anti-takeover measures

Listed companies often resort to antitakeover schemes to prevent a takeover by ...

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Marco Guit

Retaining profits KLM in conflict with duty of care minority shareholders?

The Dutch Supreme Court has given a final decision in the ongoing litigation between ...

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Sander Schouten

The 30% ruling for expats in The Netherlands

Employees from abroad who come to The Netherlands to work (expats), are often ...

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Sander Schouten

Foundation Mylan sets up its takeover defence against takeover by TEVA

Yesterday it became known that the Dutch Foundation Preferred Shares Mylan has ...

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Hidde Reitsma

Setting up a company in The Netherlands

Setting up a company abroad is never easy. Being unfamiliar with local rules, ...

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Hidde Reitsma

Be careful when granting discharge in The Netherlands

Granting discharge in The Netherlands can be a risk, as is shown in the following ...

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Thomas van Vugt

Debt collection law firm in The Netherlands

Dutch law firm AMS attorneys in Amsterdam offers the complete range of debt collection ...

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Marco Guit

Directors’ liability under Dutch corporate law

When a company enters into contracts with other parties, the company is responsible ...

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Sander Schouten

The special legal status of a director in The Netherlands

A director under the articles of association (hereafter: director) has a special ...

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Marco Guit

When is there a case of depriving of corporate opportunity?

Previously I addressed the doctrine of corporate opportunity and once again this ...

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Sander Schouten

The right of the Works Council to be consulted about reorganization plan

In recent proceedings Canon was berated for not following the proper advice from ...

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Sander Schouten

How can antitakeover schemes be dismantled?

In times of economic prosperity, an increasing number of companies will enter ...

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Thomas van Vugt

Right to commission after termination agency contract?

If an agency contract is terminated, agreements have to be made between the principal ...

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Hidde Reitsma

The right to place items on the agenda: a powerful weapon for shareholders

The right to place items on the agenda can be a powerful tool. In this way shareholders ...

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