Reinier advises national and international companies
reinier.russell@russell.nl +31 20 301 55 55Russell Advocaten has extensive expertise in the sectors of retail and fashion. Our clients include international and national chain stores in the areas of fashion and luxury (food), and specialty stores. We also represent and advise international brands and importers. The brochure below gives you some information about our expertise and the services we offer.
The Dutch Senate approved of the Franchise Act on 30 June 2020. It is expected to take effect on 1 January 2021. What will change for franchisors and franchisees?
Manufacturers of luxury goods are allowed to prohibit retailers from offering the products for sale on websites such as amazon and eBay.
Because of the government measures against the coronavirus, tenants of retail and hospitality space have no or less income. Are they therefore entitled to a rent reduction? Sometimes they are, but often they are not. When are they entitled and when are they not?
The works council has the right of consent when establishing, amending or withdrawing a remuneration system. Is an amendment to a share scheme an amendment to the remuneration system?
On 16 December 2025, the House of Representatives of the Netherlands adopted the Digital General Meeting for Private Law Legal Entities Act. This Act makes it possible to hold general meetings entirely digitally. What does this mean for directors and shareholders of private limited companies, public limited companies and other legal entities?
The salary thresholds for highly skilled migrants and European Blue Card holders are adjusted annually. What will be the amounts for 2026? Also, stricter rules for the highly skilled migrant scheme are proposed. What might change?
