Article
Corporate & M&A
403, Consolidated financial statements: is that it?
3 July 2026 -
A '403 statement' within a group structure may provide considerable administrative relief. However, this does not mean that the company concerned is no longer...
Article
Intellectual Property & Innovation
New CJEU judgment: “algorithmic control” puts online service providers’ liability exemption at risk
23 June 2026 -
On 16 June 2026, European Court of Justice delivered a landmark ruling under the E-Commerce directive (2000/31/EC). The Court confirms that algorithmic control...
Article
Intellectual Property & Innovation
Recent IP developments every business should know about
13 May 2026 -
Intellectual property law is moving fast. Recent developments, such as landmark EU court rulings on copyright and design protection, new data on IP ownership,...
Article
Labour & Pensions
Expired work permit of employee not a ground for dissolution, according to the subdistrict court
28 April 2026 -
On March 19, 2026, the Limburg District Court ruled that the employment contract of an employee with an expired residence permit (for employment) could not be...
Article
GYMSHARK vs SHARKYS GYM: BOIP refuses trade mark registration
23 April 2026 -
The Benelux Office for Intellectual Property decides (in opposition no. 2020307) that there is a likelihood of confusion between GYMSHARK and the trademark...
Article
Tax
Mass Objection Procedure on Corporate Income Tax Interest: What Happens Now and When?
27 February 2026 -
In an earlier blog, we wrote about the Supreme Court ruling that ruled that the increased corporate tax interest rate[1] is non-binding. This put an end to the...
Article
IT & Privacy
Does procurement law stand in the way of sovereign ICT or data sovereignty?
11 February 2026 -
The dependence on Big Tech and other American suppliers is very high. Not only are many products and services from the USA used, yet seemingly European IT is...
Article
Tax
Coalition agreement 2026: fiscal highlights and key takeaways
3 February 2026 -
On January 30, 2026, D66, VVD, and CDA presented their coalition agreement: Aan de slag – Bouwen aan een beter Nederland ("Getting to Work – Building a Better...
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Corporate & M&A
Escalation in the event of a governance deadlock: summary proceedings or inquiry?
2 February 2026 -
Governance conflicts in 50/50 partnerships can escalate rapidly. When directors share joint authority and cooperation breaks down, the company risks falling...
Article
Intellectual Property & Innovation
Design law: the legal requirements for protection of EU designs
8 January 2026 -
At the end of 2025, the European Court of Justice presented a new judgment concerning the protection of designs, which is particularly important for rights...
Article
Energy
When is the Defense and Security Procurement Act applicable to grid operators?
29 December 2025 -
On January 1, 2026, the Dutch Energy Act (in Dutch) will enter into force. This law means that grid operators will have to procure certain contracts under the...
Article
IT & Privacy
The Digital Omnibus: Implications for AVG, Data Act & AI Act
10 December 2025 -
The European legislator wants to draw a line under many digital regulations. The Digital Omnibus is essentially a major maintenance of the European digital...
Article
Intellectual Property & Innovation
European Court of Justice rules on the protection of product design
5 December 2025 -
The Court of Justice issued a groundbreaking judgement on the question product design can be protected by copyright.
