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The do’s and dont’s of ending a business
In this article, corporate lawyer Martijn Kesler will discuss the dissolution of a company and the role of the liquidator in more detail, based on a recent ruling on the dissolution of the cooperative.
READ ARTICLEDirector liability in case of misfeasance
At what times can a director be held personally liable for debts of a company? In certain cases, a director can be held personally liable, such as in the case of recourse frustration.
READ ARTICLEWhen a bank’s termination of a bank account is unlawful
Banks have a duty of care to their customers. When terminating a credit relationship, the bank quite often forgets to comply with its duty of care. In this case, the interlocutory relief judge stopped Rabobank in its tracks. Rabobank was also ordered to reimburse the expenses of the injured party. Corporate lawyer Martijn Kesler explains.
READ ARTICLETokenization: converting assets into digital tokens
Tokenization thus offers the possibility to no longer physically transfer assets or rights, but to deliver them digitally via blockchain technology. The crypto financing lawyers of VIOTTA explain the possibilities surrounding tokens as follows.
READ ARTICLETokens and Dutch law
The application of blockchain technology raises various questions under Dutch law. What are tokens? Are tokens money? If tokens are not money, are these tokens considered goods?
READ ARTICLEThe Material Adverse Change-clause: what is it and what’s it for?
The MAC clause is common in acquisition contracts and its purpose is to protect the buyer from circumstances that have a significant impact on the financial position of the target company.
READ ARTICLESetting up a business in The Netherlands as a foreign company
The Netherlands is regarded as one of the most economically attractive European countries for foreign investors. There are several factors for this, varying from national infrastructure to the fiscal climate. Read everything about setting up a business in the Netherlands.
READ ARTICLEThe new Corporate Governance Code
In February 2022, the Monitoring Committee published a consultation document containing proposals to update the Corporate Governance Code. Read all about the changes.
READ ARTICLEStefan de Vrij versus Sports Entertainment Group (SEG)
Much has already been written in the media about the procedure that Stefan de Vrij initiated against Sports Entertainment Group (SEG). Today, the Amsterdam court ruled that Sports Entertainment Group is liable for damages to Stefan de Vrij for enriching themselves without honoring their full disclosure obligation to Stefan de Vrij. Corporate law attorney Martijn Kesler explains the verdict.
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