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July 12, 2025

Supreme Court rules again on calculation method for rent reduction due to coronavirus for commercial leases

2025-07-10T13:17:55+00:00July 10, 2025|enterprise and real estate, posts, specialist areas|

On 4 July 2025, the Supreme Court issued another ruling on the calculation method for rent reductions for commercial premises due to COVID-19. The Supreme Court ruled that, depending on the circumstances of the case, the court may choose which method to use to calculate the rent reduction in a specific case.

Litigating on behalf of a company: a legal pitfall?

2025-07-10T09:54:08+00:00July 10, 2025|posts|

When litigating on behalf of a company, it is important that the rules governing internal decision-making and external representation are strictly adhered to. Failure to comply with these rules can lead to a painful rejection by the court. In this article, Furkan Alkilic uses a recent ruling to explain what you need to bear in mind to avoid falling into this legal trap.

An escape in contractual compensation for temporary workers?

2025-05-20T10:01:39+00:00May 20, 2025|employees, posts|

Is there an escape route for companies that want to avoid the contractual fee when taking on temporary workers? Often temporary workers must work a minimum number of hours before they can be taken over by the hirer free of charge. Taking over earlier usually results in a contractual fee. One painting company thought it had found a way to get out from under this fee.

A tenant’s obligation to operate business premises: legal obligation or bargaining point?

2025-05-14T10:10:05+00:00May 13, 2025|enterprise and real estate, posts, specialist areas|

When renting business premises, not only the amount of the rent and the duration of the contract play an important role, but also whether the lessee is obliged to actually operate the leased business premises. This so-called obligation to operate can have far-reaching consequences for both the landlord and the tenant of the business space. What exactly does this obligation entail, and under what circumstances can it be enforced or called into question?

Lifting of pledge ban

2025-04-11T11:39:15+00:00March 18, 2025|companies in financial distress, posts|

A very large percentage of SMEs (figures 2022; 82%) have financing from a bank. Naturally, a financing bank wants security that the credit provided will be repaid. An important form of security is the provision of a pledge on trade receivables.

Is your personnel handbook up to date?

2025-03-17T16:26:03+00:00March 13, 2025|employees, posts|

As an employer, it is important to record all internal rules within your company in a personnel handbook. Even if you only have a few employees, it is important to clarify what you do or do not accept within your company. Therefore, make sure you have a personnel handbook or regulations that includes your terms and conditions of employment and rules of order. This will prevent discussions and problems.

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