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For more than 80 years, Russell Advocaten has been solving problems for large and medium-sized companies and government authorities. We specialize in international services. Russell Advocaten has been recommended by the Legal 500 since 2005.

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Lawyers at Russell Advocaten regularly publish information about recent legal developments. We also regularly organize events to keep clients and contacts up-to-date.

Oversight of charities

The regulation of charities and nonprofit organizations is changing rapidly. New rules, stricter audits, and European legislation are making it more important than ever for organizations to stay on top of their compliance obligations. In this newsletter, we outline the most important developments for you.

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Tenant rights

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.”

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Litigation and Dispute Resolution 2026: Netherlands (Global Legal Insights)

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?

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Bankruptcy petitions in the Netherlands: an option in debt recovery

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?

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Recommendations and awards

It doesn’t make a difference which lawyer at Russell Advocaten I’m seeing, the quality is always high.
They can communicate as easily in English as they do in Dutch.
No other law firm is so well-informed.
I don’t need to worry about legal matters, and that creates peace of mind.