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- 01-03-2024
Banks are obliged under Dutch (and European) law (the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act, "Wwft") to monitor all financial transactions of their customers for possible criminality. But the big Dutch banks' joint money laundering approach undermines European legislation (AMLR) and must stop.
Article
- 15-02-2024
Personal liability for a company's debts can now be inherited. A director's personal liability for a company's outstanding debts does not simply disappear on death. Instead, this responsibility is transferred to the director's heir(s).
Strategic decision-making, transparency and the need for comprehensive legal and financial preparation are of great importance to anyone involved in or connected to the business sphere. Understanding these dynamics and preparing for their implications is crucial for both protection and forward planning.
Article
- 27-11-2023
The Dutch and UK Deliveroo rulings show that similar scenarios can have vastly different outcomes in different jurisdictions. Entrepreneurs planning to expand internationally must be mindful of the variances in legal frameworks and regulations across borders. A lack of preparation for international expansion can lead to costly setbacks rather than successful growth.
Article
- 22-09-2023
Since the implementation of the EU Directive on transparent and predictable terms of employment the Dutch law explicitly states that employer is obliged to have the employee follow training and courses necessary for his/her job at the employer's expenses.
Publication
- 28-08-2023
This year, Edith Nordmann, ACG International’s Managing Partner, was invited to be the Dutch member of the Task Force Future of Work, Skilling and Mobility under the Business 20 (B20 (of the G20 2023)). Edith Nordmann attended the B20 Summit meeting with approximately 100 esteemed professionals from around the world specialised in the field of employment.
Publication
- 28-08-2023
Following the B20 Summit ACG International's Managing Partner summarized this important meeting for FD.
Publication
- 18-07-2023
The compliance legislation seems unambiguous – but that is not quite right. The purpose of the rules is clear – but the nuances make the correct application of the rules challenging in practice.
Compliance laws and regulations cannot be adapted for smaller financial institutions, but the way smaller institutions deal with them can.
- 17-04-2023
ICLG - Employment & Labour Law with exclusive contribution from ACG International