New sell-out procedure for Dutch corporations: how it works
The Enterprise Division recently gave an interesting ruling about the sell-out ...
Dutch inquiry proceedings into the mismanagement of a company
The Enterprise Chamber (EC) is a special division of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal ...
Claiming transfer of shares in preliminary relief proceedings in The Netherlands
The two shareholders of a private limited company agree that shareholder A (seller) ...
Private sale of Dutch shares with court approval
Besides the option of a public sale, the pledgor and pledgee both have a right ...
The steps leading up to mergers and acquisitions
In this article, we will shine a light on the different steps of the process leading ...
Dutch anti-takeover measures
Listed companies often resort to antitakeover schemes to prevent a takeover by ...
Retaining profits KLM in conflict with duty of care minority shareholders?
The Dutch Supreme Court has given a final decision in the ongoing litigation between ...
Foundation Mylan sets up its takeover defence against takeover by TEVA
Yesterday it became known that the Dutch Foundation Preferred Shares Mylan has ...
Setting up a company in The Netherlands
Setting up a company abroad is never easy. Being unfamiliar with local rules, ...
Be careful when granting discharge in The Netherlands
Granting discharge in The Netherlands can be a risk, as is shown in the following ...
Directors’ liability under Dutch corporate law
When a company enters into contracts with other parties, the company is responsible ...
The special legal status of a director in The Netherlands
A director under the articles of association (hereafter: director) has a special ...
When is there a case of depriving of corporate opportunity?
Previously I addressed the doctrine of corporate opportunity and once again this ...
How can antitakeover schemes be dismantled?
In times of economic prosperity, an increasing number of companies will enter ...
The right to place items on the agenda: a powerful weapon for shareholders
The right to place items on the agenda can be a powerful tool. In this way shareholders ...
Drawing up a letter of intent? First ask for advice!
Prior to a negotiation process, the parties often record the conditions for negotiation ...
Impaired relationship in AGM and board: inquiry proceedings?
In recent inquiry proceedings two shareholders of a company could not agree on ...
Dividend distribution: the new rules of the “Flex BV’ (LTD)
In a recent ruling, the court in preliminary relief proceedings had to assess ...
What to do with a default judgement?
When a defendant does not appear on the date set for a hearing in Dutch court, ...
Court disregards stipulation in shareholders’ agreement
The court in preliminary relief proceedings of Amsterdam recently ruled that invoking Corporate lawyer Martijn Kessler explains.
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