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Brochures: Q&A coronavirus

Publishing date: 3 April 2020

As the coronacrisis continues, entrepreneurs and employers are facing many legal questions. Find the answers to your questions in this Q&A brochure. Read more

Blog: Q&A coronavirus for company owners in the Netherlands (2)

Publishing date: 2 April 2020

Contracts Employers Liability

We assist our clients with legal advice on how to limit the impact of the coronavirus crisis. In our blogs we respond to questions about the government measures to tackle Covid-19, working from home, privacy, fulfilling commercial contracts, force majeure and travels to the Netherlands. We are also easily accessible during the coronavirus crisis to help you limit the damage to your business. Read more

Blog: 1 April 2020: Transition Payment Compensation Scheme for employers in the event of dormant employment

Publishing date: 1 April 2020

Employers

From 1 April 2020, the Transition Payment Compensation Scheme will be in force. It applies to allowances paid on termination of a dormant employment contract. What do employers have to do to take advantage of this? Are they compensated for everything? Read more

Articles: Charity Law in the Netherlands - Edition February 2020

Publishing date: 30 March 2020

Administrative and environmental law Companies and entrepreneurs

Reinier W.L. Russell, LL.M. contributed the revised chapter on the legal framework of charity law in the Netherlands to the practical handbook Charity Law. A Global Guide from Practical Law, published by Thomson Reuters. This handbook provides a high level practical overview of the global charity law sector, covering 20 key jurisdictions. Read more

Blog: Q&A coronavirus for company owners in the Netherlands

Publishing date: 26 March 2020

Companies and entrepreneurs Employers Real estate Retail Fashion & Luxury Expats

Which measures can you, as an entrepreneur, take to limit the impact of the coronavirus crisis on your company? What legal options do you have? In this blog, which is regularly updated, we provide answers to the most important legal questions. Read more

In the media: Coronavirus in the Netherlands: measures companies can take

Publishing date: 20 March 2020

Companies and entrepreneurs Employers Real estate Retail Fashion & Luxury Expats

The measures introduced to control the spread of the coronavirus are becoming increasingly strict. What do you, as an employer, have to take into account? More than you think! Read our article in the newsletter for SMEs by Ondernemersbelang. Read more

Blog: Coronavirus in the Netherlands: have you, as an employer, thought about this?

Publishing date: 12 March 2020

Employers

The number of cases of infections is rising steadily in the Netherlands too. What could be the consequences for your business and your employees? What do you, as an employer, have to take into account? Read more

Newsletters: Works council in the company: what should you keep in mind?

Publishing date: 12 March 2020

Works Council

A works council plays an important role in the company. The works council can block important decisions of the entrepreneur, but can also enable reorganization of the company. What do you need to know about the works council? Read more

Articles: Facing redundancy in the Netherlands

Publishing date: 10 March 2020

Employers Expats Expats

The process of being made redundant can be detailed and complex. Want to learn about your rights? Take a look at our latest article. Read more

Blog: No fines for breach of notification obligation of Airbnb rentals

Publishing date: 19 February 2020

Expats Real estate Real Estate Expats

The Municipality of Amsterdam has withdrawn EUR 400,000 in fines for the breach of the reporting obligation of Airbnb rentals. The municipal obligation to report is against the law, which requires a permit. A new law will allow the obligation to report. What happens now? And later? Read more

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Corporate law

Do you have any questions about mergers, takeovers, restructuring, corporate governance, and insolvency? Russell Advocaten offers sound advice to entrepreneurs, shareholders, supervisors, and directors.

Labour / Employment law and dismissal

Do you have any questions on employment contracts, employee sickness, working conditions, or dismissal? Russell Advocaten helps employers and HR managers with legal issues related to personnel. We also assist directors and managers in questions about their own employment contract.

Real estate and lease

Do you have any questions about zoning plans, lease, tender, and permits? Russell Advocaten advises project developers, retail chains, lessors, and real estate agents. You can contact us for all the legal aspects of real estate.

Litigation, arbitration and mediation

Russell Advocaten can provide assistance in all legal proceedings: before the District Court (including the Sub-district Court), the Court of Appeal, and also the Supreme Court. We will also gladly assist you in binding-opinion proceedings and arbitration. At our law offices, a registered mediator offers mediation services.

Art and law

Russell Advocaten is internationally renowned for being one of the most important specialists in the field of art and law in the Netherlands. We advise and litigate for museums, art dealers, and collectors on issues concerning purchase of art, art forgery, error of substance, and restitution of war-looted art.

Embassies and Consulates

At Russell Advocaten, we have a special Embassy Desk for Embassies, Consulates, Diplomats and expats. You can come to us with questions about consequences of immunity and inviolability, contracts with employees, lessors, and Dutch government authorities.