Insights

Founder restrictions are common in Dutch VC transactions. This insight explains how non-competes, non-solicits, confidentiality, IP assignment, vesting and leaver provisions should be aligned in Dutch BV financing rounds.

A practical overview of legal issues in Dutch buy-and-build strategies, including bolt-on acquisitions, earn-outs and integration risk.

A practical overview of one-tier boards in Dutch venture capital backed companies and the governance rights of investors and founders.

A practical overview of warranty protection and warranty claims in Dutch acquisition agreements, including indemnities, liability limitations and disclosure issues.

A practical overview of rollover equity in Dutch M&A and private equity transactions, including governance, exit rights and management participation.

A practical overview of good leaver and bad leaver provisions in Dutch private equity transactions and management participation structures.

A practical overview of disclosure letters in Dutch M&A transactions and how disclosures affect warranty liability and post-closing risk allocation.

A practical overview of investor veto rights and reserved matters in Dutch venture capital transactions, including governance structures and investor protections.

A practical overview of how foreign companies can expand in the Netherlands through acquisitions after setting up a Dutch BV or Dutch subsidiary.