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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.

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.

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…

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”).

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.

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.

24 September 2025

Right of objection: the Agnes Joseph Amendment

The new Dutch pension system is in a major reform. A key part of this reform is 'invaren': the transfer of accrued pension rights into the new system based on contributions and investment results.

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.

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.

15 September 2025

Duty of care in pension compensation

The transition to the new pension system is in full swing. The social partners involved in the pension funds have largely completed their transition plans. These plans always include a section on compensation for current participants, employees, who are disproportionately disadvantaged by the change in the pension system.