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?
When a debtor refuses to pay despite reminders and demand letters, stronger measures will be necessary to secure a claim. One of the most effective instruments in Dutch debt recovery is attachment. How can a creditor secure such an attachment?
Under the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Prevention) Act (Wwft), banks may be obliged to refuse a customer or terminate their relationship with them. This can also happen to charities. When is a bank permitted to terminate the relationship? And must a customer cooperate with a bank’s investigation?
The Transparency and Countering Undermining by Civil Society Organisations Act (Wtmo) imposed a number of new obligations on charities in the Netherlands. However, the Act has been rejected by the Dutch Senate on 24 March 2026 and will not enter into force.
