6 August 2026
Set-off is a legal mechanism whereby two parties who owe each other obligations may offset their mutual claims and debts. In an ordinary commercial relationship this is, in principle, unproblematic. However, once bankruptcy proceedings are involved, different rules apply.
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Can you claim compensation for non-material damage under Dutch real estate and tenancy law?
In recent years, we have received an increasing number of questions about compensation for non-material (immaterial) damage. Expats in particular are often used to the idea that, alongside compensation for material loss, there is also scope for compensation for more abstract harm, such as anxiety, distress, or impact on private life.
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13 November 2025
The business in the event of divorce in a (limited) community of property: how do reimbursement rights work?
In divorce proceedings, it often happens that one or both spouses own a business. This blog explains how businesses are treated when there is a (limited) community of property and whether reimbursement rights may arise.
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6 November 2025
The second opinion procedure in appeal
Since 2013, the Court of Appeal in The Hague has offered the second opinion procedure in appeal cases. This procedure aims to provide parties with a faster and less expensive reassessment of their case, as an alternative to the regular appeal procedure. This article discusses the legal basis, process, and the (dis)advantages of the procedure.
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30 October 2025
Heineken employee facing termination? We offer legal advice
Heineken has announced a large-scale reorganisation, as a result of which many positions will become redundant. Those employees will be offered a settlement agreement to which a so-called social plan will apply. If this applies to you, please continue reading…
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15 October 2025
The statutory share and rejection of an inheritance
When someone rejects an inheritance, this usually means they waive all entitlements, including their statutory share (“legitieme portie”).
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8 October 2025
Insolvency, Finance & Collateral: case law alerts
In this article, we explain the importance of properly documenting claims secured by pledges and mortgages.
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2 October 2025
Purchase agreement for electric cars and non-conformity
In a ruling of the Supreme Court on 28 June 2024 concerning non-conformity in the purchase of an electric car, an important decision was made regarding the vehicle’s driving range.
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22 September 2025
Tax aspects of WHOA arrangements
The Dutch Act on Court Approval of Private Restructuring Plans (WHOA) offers companies in financial distress the opportunity to reach an agreement with creditors outside of formal insolvency.
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17 September 2025
Rent increase following the sustainability upgrade of a property
More and more property owners are becoming aware of the need to make their homes more sustainable. There are various sustainability measures they can take.
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