Insights

A practical guide to AI due diligence in Dutch M&A transactions, including AI IP ownership, training data, governance, disclosure, SaaS acquisitions and investor risk allocation.

A Convertible Loan Agreement can be a fast bridge financing instrument for Dutch startups and scale-ups. The real issues are conversion mechanics, valuation cap, discount, maturity, exit treatment and implementation in a Dutch BV structure.

Dutch private M&A often favours locked box pricing over completion accounts. The key negotiation is usually not only price, but leakage protection between the locked box date and closing.

Practical insights on AI-related risks in Dutch M&A, venture capital, private equity and Dutch BV governance, including AI due diligence, warranties, disclosure, IP ownership and board oversight.

Practical insights on Dutch BV implementation in cross-border M&A, VC and PE transactions, including notarial mechanics, governance, investor rights and signing-to-closing execution.

Insights on Dutch post-exit founder capital, including holding structures, investment vehicles, family capital, SPVs, co-investments, private equity rollovers and governance after selling a company.

A practical overview of indemnities in Dutch acquisition agreements and their role in allocating specific known risks between buyer and seller.

Employee participation plans can help Dutch startups and scaleups attract and retain talent, but the right structure depends on tax, cap table, governance, investor approvals, vesting, leaver provisions and exit treatment.

Advisor shares, SARs and vested equity are common in Dutch startups and scaleups. But not every equity promise makes someone a shareholder. This article explains the difference between actual shares, contractual claims, SARs and minority shareholder rights in a Dutch BV.