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?
European regulatory developments are introducing major new obligations for companies in the retail, fashion and luxury sectors. Companies must prepare their compliance processes accordingly.
A new law stipulates that self-employed persons earning less than 38 euros per hour are, in principle, deemed to be employees. What does this mean for contractors and their clients? What exceptions might there be to this legal presumption based on an hourly rate?
When is a director still permitted to participate in decision-making if they have a personal conflict of interest regarding a decision? And who is authorised to make that judgement?
