Blog

7 May 2026

Waiving spousal maintenance by email: is that possible?

Can someone waive spousal maintenance through a simple email? This exact question arose in proceedings before the Rotterdam District Court. The case demonstrates that changes to maintenance arrangements must be handled with care.

All Administrative law Art law Company law Employment law Family law Inheritance law Insolvency law Liability law Mediation Pension law Personal injury law Real estate law Tenancy law

29 April 2026

Estate mediation: moving forward together

In practice, we often see tensions or disputes arise during the settlement of an estate. This is entirely understandable: in addition to legal aspects, family relationships and expectations also play a role.

23 April 2026

Changes to The Hague Housing Regulation: apartment splitting and lodger rental

The Municipality of The Hague has adjusted its regulations with a view to creating more housing without new construction, while preserving liveability.

16 April 2026

Operational and financial lease: what are the differences in the context of business financing?

The distinction between operational lease and financial lease is important in the context of business financing.

15 April 2026

What to consider with overtime?

Employment contracts specify the number of hours an employee works per week. However, employees may sometimes be expected to work beyond these agreed hours, especially when approaching critical deadlines.

9 April 2026

Is an employer allowed to prohibit a dog in the workplace?

Employers have what is known as a right to issue instructions. This means they are authorised to unilaterally impose rules and guidelines on employees.

30 March 2026

Who’s that girl? – Prohibited subletting and eviction

In principle, a tenant of residential accommodation is not allowed to sublet the property to another person.

30 March 2026

Help! Is my freelancer actually an employee?

That the question of whether an agreement constitutes an employment contract or a contract for services is still very much alive, was once again demonstrated this summer by two recent court rulings.

26 March 2026

The conditions for a bank guarantee to lift a seizure

Provisinal (or prejudgment) seizure of a bank account is a powerful tool for creditors to safeguard their recourse position, before a court has ruled definitively on a claim. For the party whose assets are attached, however, such attachment can be highly disruptive.