Recently, the Court of Appeal in The Hague issued a ruling on the question of whether recourse may be frustrated by the transfer (“reallocation”) of activities by one group company to another group company.
If the municipality has determined that you are violating a rule, it may decide to take enforcement action. The purpose of this is to ensure that the rules are followed and the violation is remedied.
The EU Pay Transparency Directive and the pay gap in the Netherlands are creating new obligations for employers. The core of the directive is that employers must be more transparent about their remuneration structures and must be able to justify pay differences. The most important change is that the burden of proof is shifting. From now on, employers must demonstrate that they pay equal wages. If they cannot do so, they must explain the difference.
The Arnhem-Leeuwarden Court of Appeal recently handed down a ruling on the liability of an accountant for advice on a group structure. Can an accountant (in this case it concerned an accountant, but it also applies to other advisors) be liable to bankruptcy creditors as a result of the advice he provided to the bankrupt company?
For certain legal acts, one spouse needs the consent of the other spouse. If this consent is not given, the other spouse can annul the legal act. In short, this applies to decisions regarding the family home, gifts, providing security (such as a guarantee) and hire purchase.
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.
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.
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.
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?
In a leveraged buyout, shares are largely acquired with borrowed capital, which entails considerable risks. Directors and supervisory board members must carefully weigh up the pros and cons. Read on to find out how they can tackle these challenges.
Legal questions, or even conflicts, are part of doing business. According to LVH, this is not something to fear, but something to take seriously. LVH’s goal is to help you in such a way that you can continue to concentrate on your business operations with peace of mind. LVH is a Rotterdam law firm with skilled, committed and decisive lawyers who, through their way of working, are able to build long-term relationships with their clients and, in a position as in-house lawyer, can and may support entrepreneurs with all possible legal issues. LVH is convinced that professionalism and job satisfaction go very well together, both in the relationship with customers and with each other in the office.
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Legal questions, or even conflicts, are part of doing business. According to LVH, this is not something to fear, but something to take seriously. LVH’s goal is to help you in such a way that you can continue to concentrate on your business operations with peace of mind. LVH is a Rotterdam law firm with skilled, committed and decisive lawyers who, through their way of working, are able to build long-term relationships with their clients and, in a position as in-house lawyer, can and may support entrepreneurs with all possible legal issues. LVH is convinced that professionalism and job satisfaction go very well together, both in the relationship with customers and with each other in the office.
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