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Blog: Temporary posting of employees: amended obligations for foreign EU employers as of 30 July 2020

Publishing date: 30 July 2020

On 30 July, the Terms of Employment Posted Workers in the European Union Act will be amended. What rules do foreign companies that second or post personnel to the Netherlands have to comply with from now on? Read more

Blog: Dismissal on the spot for a minor offence. Is that allowed?

Publishing date: 29 July 2020

Employers

Can you dismiss your employee with immediate effect after the theft of a (very) low-value product? Yes, you can! However, a recently published decision shows it does not go without a risk! Read more

Video: Webinar Internationalization of Indian Companies - Showcase The Netherlands

Publishing date: 16 July 2020

Companies and entrepreneurs Expats

Reinier W.L. Russell and Guus van Lieshout of Russell Advocaten were among the speakers at a webinar on business opportunities in the Netherlands for companies from India. Were you not able to participate in the webinar and would you like to know more about starting a business in the Netherlands? You can watch a recording of the webinar. Read more

Blog: International debt collection in the Netherlands

Publishing date: 14 July 2020

Contracts

When you sell products or services in the Netherlands, you will have to deal with Dutch debtors. How do you collect debts from a reluctant Dutch debtor? Or from a foreign debtor who has his assets in the Netherlands? Read more

Blog: Franchise: Franchise Act lays down rules for franchise agreement

Publishing date: 7 July 2020

Franchise, distribution and agency Retail Fashion & Luxury

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? Read more

Newsletters: Newsflash Works Council - Part II: right of intitiative

Publishing date: 25 June 2020

Works Council

The decision making within a company can by influenced by the works council in different ways. The best known route is by means of the works council’s right to be consulted and/or right of consent. But how can the works council influence the decision making by means of its right of initiative? Read more

Blog: Punitive Damages: well-known in the United States but unrecognized in the Netherlands

Publishing date: 24 June 2020

Liability Litigation

High punitive damages are one of the aspects of U.S. law that attracts a lot of attention. In the Netherlands punitive damages will not be awarded. What are the consequences for Dutch companies that are active in the U.S.? And for American companies that file a claim in the Netherlands? Priscilla de Leede of Russell Advocaten and Kathleen Hugo of U.S. law firm Mateer Harbert explain. Read more

Event: 30 June 2020: Webinar Internationalization of Indian Companies - Showcase The Netherlands

Publishing date: 24 June 2020

Companies and entrepreneurs

Reinier W.L. Russell of Russell Advocaten is one of the speakers at a webinar on business opportunities in the Netherlands for companies from India. The webinar is hosted by SAS Partners Corporate Advisors in assocation with World Trade Center Bengaluru, the Consulate General of the Netherlands in Bengaluru and The Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA). Read more

Blog: Changing the employment conditions due to corona

Publishing date: 18 June 2020

Employers

Despite the support measures, the coronavirus crisis can hit your business hard. Can you then unilaterally change the conditions of employment? Or do you need the consent of the employees for this? Read more

Blog: Are tenants of retail or hospitality space entitled to rent reduction due to the coronavirus crisis?

Publishing date: 9 June 2020

Real estate Real Estate Retail Fashion & Luxury

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? Read more

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Areas of expertise

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.