Working together without a contract: a Dutch partnership (maatschap) by accident?
You work alongside another business owner without a contract. A Dutch court may then find that a partnership (maatschap) has come into being, with consequences for liability towards creditors and for dividing profits and jointly built value. It is practice, not paperwork, that decides. We explain which circumstances carry weight.
She never managed a cent – yet she was fined by the Dutch financial regulator
A finfluencer brought investors to Grinta Invest, which managed assets without a licence and vanished with the money. The Dutch AFM held her liable as a co-perpetrator; the Rotterdam court cut the fine to €142,500. We examine which factors proved decisive and what this means for crypto launches under MiCAR.
Debanked in the Netherlands? Why your bank can’t simply close your business account
Can your bank simply close your business account? Not always. On 19 October 2026, a Dutch court ordered ING to keep Gazprom International Projects’ account open. What do this ruling and the expected right to a basic business payment account from 2027 mean for every business?
Unpaid invoices: are you aware of the options for prejudgment attachment (conservatoir beslag) under Dutch law?
Is your customer not paying, and are assets at risk of disappearing? Under Dutch law, prejudgment attachment (conservatoir beslag) lets you freeze your customer’s assets before obtaining a judgment. The article explains when this makes sense, what the court requires and which risks you run yourself.
Updated Lexology series on international supply chain management
Updated versions of the first two parts of our series on international supply chain management are now available on Lexology, offering practical insights for companies and professionals working in a cross-border practice.
Dutch general partnership (vof): your business partner runs up the debts, you pay the bill personally.
Under Dutch law, each partner in a general partnership (vof) is jointly and severally liable for its debts, even those incurred by a fellow partner without consultation. Creditors are not bound by internal arrangements, and leaving does not automatically release you. Sound arrangements limit the risks to your personal assets.
Terms and conditions: when may you automatically renew a consumer subscription?
When may you tacitly renew a consumer subscription? Read which rules apply to automatic renewal, cancellation, terms and conditions and online subscriptions, and how to prevent ACM enforcement or customers being wrongly bound to a new annual term.
May an algorithm determine what employees or platform workers earn?
AI increasingly influences decisions about remuneration, appraisals and careers. But may an algorithm determine what employees or platform workers earn? Learn which obligations follow from the GDPR, employment-law standards and European AI legislation, and why transparency, human oversight and due care are essential.
Software and AI create new opportunities, but also new liability risks
New EU product liability rules expressly classify software and AI as products. Companies developing software, using AI or selling digital products should review their contracts, processes and insurance in good time to limit liability risks from December 2026.
Restructuring after an acquisition? Know the limits on dismissal
In an acquisition, employees generally transfer to the new owner. However, restructuring may still be possible if there are economic, technical or organisational reasons. Dismissal must not be driven by the transfer itself. Timely preparation and a well-substantiated dismissal file are therefore essential.