Over the past year, the number of rental properties sold has risen sharply. Private residential landlords are pulling out due to stricter regulations and declining returns. For tenants, this creates uncertainty about their rights. Still, one reassuring rule applies: “Sale does not terminate the lease.”
Lawyers of the litigation team of Russell Advocaten have written the chapter on the Netherlands in the 2026 edition of the volume on Litigation & Dispute Resolution in the Global Legal Insights series. Do you want to know more about the benefits of litigating in the Netherlands? And the options the Dutch court system offers for settling international disputes?
When a debtor refuses to pay outstanding invoices, despite repeated reminders, demand letters and even settlement proposals, creditors may start looking for stronger measures. One option under Dutch law is filing a bankruptcy petition against the debtor. When can a creditor use this option, and what are the risks involved?
The European Commission aims to introduce a new European legal entity in 2027: EU Inc. How does EU Inc. work? For which companies is this legal form suitable?
An amendment to the Working Conditions Act requires employers to consult the Works Council on health and safety policy with effect from 1 July 2026. What issues are involved? What other rights does the Works Council have regarding working conditions?
What can you do if you have a dispute with the board or the manager of the homeowners’ association? For example, regarding overdue maintenance or whether sustainability measures are too expensive?
On-call contracts offer many advantages for both employers and on-call employees. However, there are also a few rules that they need to take into account. What are they?
The government wants to improve the legal position of flex workers with a new law. What will it mean for employers and flex workers that this legislative proposal has been adopted? What new rules will you need to take into account?
