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13 August 2026

New Act on Transfer of Undertakings in Bankruptcy (WOVOF): consequences for employees and restart entrepreneurs

Some time ago, a blog was published on our website about the protection of employees in a restart following bankruptcy. It was relevant then and remains a topical issue now, as the Act on the Transfer of Undertakings in Bankruptcy (Wet Overgang van Onderneming in Faillissement, WOVOF) is approaching.

6 August 2026

Set-off and bankruptcy: what is and isn’t allowed?

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.

2 July 2026

Duty to provide information in a WHOA plan

The Zeeland-West Brabant District Court delivered a ruling on the debtor’s duty to provide information in a WHOA procedure.

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.

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.