Joint venture with a Dutch company
The term joint venture is used to describe various forms of business cooperation between two or more venturers. The companies intend to cooperate but retain their full independence. Therefore, there is no merging of the companies. A joint venture with a Dutch company requires a good understanding of the position of the Dutch company and […]
Management in the Netherlands
Within Dutch company law, there are some important regulations regarding the director of a company, which we will explain in more detail in this blog. Although UK and Dutch company law are similar in many respects, there are important differences, especially with regard to the management in the Netherlands, which should be considered in the […]
Mergers and Acquisitions
The manufacturing sector has great potential for cross-border mergers and acquisitions. M & A transactions (mergers and acquisitions), i.e. the merger of one company with another (mergers) or the purchase of such a company (acquisitions), can open up new markets as well as, for example, regulating business succession. The Dutch attorneys at MAAK Advocaten advise […]
Dutch Company Law
MAAK Advocaten in the Netherlands is a company law firm specializing in both international and Dutch company law. They assist in corporate takeovers, establishing new corporate structures, and corporate litigation in the Netherlands, such as shareholder disputes and director’s liability. Our Dutch law firm provides services for Dutch corporate law, such as company formation in […]
Takeover of a Dutch company
In the case of a purchase, sale or merger (joint venture), companies are faced with challenges and possibly tangible negotiations, including the first preliminary negotiations – which should be approached extremely tactically, especially in the international arena – up to the actual takeover of a Dutch company. In the case of cross-border company takeovers, it […]
Articles of association under Dutch law
Regardless of whether they are large, internationally active companies, small and medium-sized enterprises or niche companies, every legal entity has its own internal organisational rules and agreements. Think about the goals set and how they are to be achieved, which rules apply in your organisation and who is responsible for what. When you start a […]
Management buy-out under Dutch law
In this article, the Dutch attorneys of MAAK Advocaten explain important points of a (cross-border) business takeover and what you should look out for in management buy-outs under Dutch law. A so-called management buy-out under Dutch law is a takeover of a company (in part) by the management already entrusted with it, possibly through external […]
Registration of a company in the Netherlands
Our corporate attorneys in the Netherlands are often asked how to set up a company in the Netherlands and what to look out for when doing so. Although the differences between English or other jursidictions and Dutch company law are manageable, there are some points you should pay attention to when setting up your company […]
Buying out shareholders in the Netherlands
As a shareholder of a Dutch BV (corporation with limited liability) or NV (Dutch legal form of the public limited company) you can resell your shares at any time. The purchase and sale of shares is normally a voluntary matter. However, it is also possible that you may be forced to sell, for example, because […]
Director’s Liability under Dutch law
The Netherlands enforces strict rules regarding the personal liability of directors of limited companies (B.V.) and public limited companies (N.V.). This liability applies both before and after a company’s bankruptcy. Directors have a considerable amount of discretion in their decision-making. However, under Article 2:9 of the Dutch Civil Code, directors must perform their duties with […]