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Tax Plan 2026: the most important announcements of Budget Day 2025

On Budget Day Sept. 16, 2025, the Cabinet unveiled the tax plans for 2026. What do these proposals mean for you and your company? Our specialists have analyzed...

Renteaftrek geweigerd wegens fraus legis in kader van overnamestructuur door private equity

Op 5 september 2025 wees de Hoge Raad opnieuw een relevant arrest over de aftrekbaarheid van rente in een overnamestructuur. Centraal stond de vraag of,...

Interest deduction denied due to fraus legis in the context of a private equity acquisition structure

On 5 September 2025, the Supreme Court rendered another relevant judgement on the deductibility of interest in an acquisition structure. The central question...
European Commission eases procurement rules for defense and security services

European Commission eases procurement rules for defense and security services

The European Commission has proposed amendments to the procurement directives in the field of defence and security.The European Commission has issued a...

When may a secret government contract be awarded without competitive bidding?

A recent ruling by the District Court of The Hague held that the National Police did not have to put a contract out to tender because it had been declared...

Dutch Supreme Court Rulings on the application of the dividend withholding tax exemption in international holding structures

On 18 July 2025 the Dutch Supreme Court issued two rulings regarding the withholding tax exemption for dividends. Both cases concerned the question of whether...
Monitoring in Defence and Security

Defence & Security: Key considerations around increased investment in cybersecurity

A Europe-wide decision has recently been made to invest up to 5% of GDP in defence and related sectors. This means that significant funds will gradually be...
Defence & Security legal services

Defence & Security: Investing, innovating and protecting

In light of rising geopolitical tensions, NATO member states have recently agreed to a new NATO benchmark of 5% of GDP. The Dutch defence and security sector...

Defense & Security: SecFund financing opportunities

In light of increasing geopolitical tensions, there is consensus that more money should be invested in the defense industry. In line with this, NATO countries...
Transferability of Monetary Claims Act (OV Act).

Abolition of Pledge Prohibitions Act

The Senate has passed the Abolition of Pledge Prohibitions Actand its effective date is known, which is July 1, 2025. The Act has an impact on how parties can...

Key differences between trade mark and trade name protection

Trade marks and trade names offer businesses protection against unauthorized use of identical or similar signs to such marks and names, but they are subject to...

Limiting vendor lock-in: how do you maintain freedom and flexibility in a digital world?

In an increasingly digital world, we rely on numerous third-party vendors for their software, cloud solutions and other IT services. This collaboration often...

Intellectual Property in the Netherlands and the EU: Development, Ownership and Exploitation

Technological advancement and globalization have dramatically changed the world economy. These developments continue to have a material impact on value chains,...

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