Insolvency law

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.

3 September 2025

What to do as a creditor in a bankruptcy?

What you can do as a creditor in the event of a bankruptcy: from your rights and options to the role of the trustee and supervisory judge, and the ways in which a bankruptcy can be concluded.

15 July 2025

Termination of financing by the bank: once again it comes down to reasonableness and fairness

The District Court of Limburg recently issued a judgment on the immediate termination of a credit agreement.

25 June 2025

The most difficult period for directors

It’s a situation no director likes to think about: the realisation that their company may not survive. Although this can be an emotionally challenging time, as a director you must also consider your new obligations.

2 June 2025

Can you start legal proceedings for €0,01?

On 26 November 2024, the Rotterdam District Court ruled on a case involving an amount of €0,01. Despite the minimal value, the court decided that there was insufficient interest to proceed. This judgment highlights the principle that a claimant must have sufficient interest to initiate legal proceedings.

14 May 2025

Directors’ Liability in a Start-up

There are more and more start-ups emerging, some of which unfortunately fail and go bankrupt. But how does directors’ liability apply to start-ups?

9 April 2025

Understanding a contract

Every entrepreneur benefits from clear and enforceable agreements. But how should you assess a contract in general? Is there a step-by-step approach you can follow? In this blog, we share some tips to help you quickly understand and draft contracts.

7 April 2025

Security rights in bankruptcy: the right of reclamation

It is common for a supplier to deliver goods to a customer without requiring immediate payment. In doing so, the supplier runs the risk that the customer will not pay or may even be declared bankrupt.

31 March 2025

Security Rights in Bankruptcy: Retention of Title

It is common for a supplier to deliver goods to a customer without requiring immediate payment. In doing so, the supplier runs the risk that the customer will not pay or may even be declared bankrupt.

Blog

Insolvency, Finance & Collateral: case law alerts