Insights

Foreign buyers in Dutch M&A often underestimate the notarial closing process. In a Dutch BV share transfer, the SPA, notarial deed, powers of attorney, approvals, shareholders’ register and funds flow must be aligned before completion.

A practical overview of the legal and transactional differences between share deals and asset deals in Dutch M&A practice.

Practical insights on Dutch venture capital transactions, startup financing, SAFE notes, convertible instruments and growth company governance.

Cap table adjustments in Dutch startups and scale-ups can affect dilution, governance, investor rights, conversion mechanics and exit waterfalls. Learn what founders and investors should consider.

Corporate/M&A lawyer Dirk de Waard explains the key lessons from the Dutch Supreme Court’s Getir ruling. Fellow directors must actively assess conflicts of interest, even if the conflicted director remains silent. For foreign investors and PE investors, a Dutch board seat may not always be enough protection.

Investing in the Netherlands? This article outlines the key legal considerations for international investors, including structuring, governance and risk allocation.

Setting up a European business with a Dutch holding company requires more than just incorporating an entity. It involves key legal considerations for founders and investors building scalable cross-border structures.

In this article, corporate law attorney Dirk de Waard discusses the current scheme in the Netherlands and the adjustment of the tax scheme for share option rights, which tries to make Dutch startups more attractive to talented employees. In addition, a comparison is made with the regulations in the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany.

Insights on Dutch private equity transactions, management participation, governance, buy-and-build structures and post-closing PE arrangements.