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‘'I am Bernice de Gouw, 24 years old, and I am pursuing a Master's in Law with a specialization in Conflict Resolution, the Judiciary, and Mediation at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.' Why did you choose an internship at Wintertaling? 'First of all, because of the good balance between junior and more experienced lawyers. As a result, there is a high level of expertise present and the work environment is...
‘My name is Frederique and I'm studying Law at Leiden University. I just completed my bachelor's degree, which was part of a double degree with Leiden University College, where I studied International and European Law. Why did you choose to intern at Wintertaling? I wanted to experience the practical side of law before starting a master's program. I was still debating between several master's programs...
The government aims to build 100,000 homes annually, which requires careful assessment against the environmental plan. If a plan is not suitable, a deviation (BOPA) and sound legal advice are required.
Learn how liquidation preferences shape startup exits and can significantly impact founder returns. Understanding these terms helps founders and investors avoid surprises and stay aligned.
We are pleased to share our contribution to The Legal 500 – Country Comparative Guides on Investing in the Netherlands, authored by Thom Schölvinck and Bart Dreef from our M&A team. This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of the laws and regulations applicable to investing in the Netherlands. It offers a practical insight into the Dutch investment landscape, covering key topics such...
‘My name is Mar, I'm from Barcelona, and I'm currently interning at Wintertaling as part of my Master's degree in Law. Why did you choose to intern at Wintertaling? I was selected for the Erasmus+ ICAB grant, which offered internships at various law firms in Amsterdam. I chose Wintertaling because one of their main practice areas is Mergers and Acquisitions...
‘My name is Tim Peeters and I'm 25 years old. Just before my internship at Wintertaling, I completed my Master's degree in Private Law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Why an internship at Wintertaling? The year before my internship, I was a board member of the QBDBD student association. In my role as board member for External Relations, I came into contact with Wintertaling several times. During those times, I learned...
We are proud to announce that Joel Erwteman has joined Wintertaling as an M&A partner effective September 2025. His arrival strengthens our Corporate and M&A team and offers our clients even more expertise in transactions, governance issues, and commercial contracts. Experience and background: Joel has over twenty years of experience in corporate law, mergers...
AI-Generated Image Written by Thédoor Melchers and Esra Koopman The M&A practice in the Netherlands is facing a significant change. A recent amendment to the Competition Act now allows the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) to retrospectively assess mergers and acquisitions that are not subject to notification for abuse of a dominant position. This means that transactions that remain below the turnover thresholds can still be...
Source: Capital Waters Written by Tim Carapiet-Petit, Lisette Oosterveen and Bart Dreef As proud partners of Capital Waters, we are pleased to welcome the updated version of their Convertible Loan Agreement, as a meaningful contribution to the Dutch startup ecosystem. The CLA is available in two formats: a clean version for transactions and a detailed Notes Version offering practical guidance and legal...
‘My name is Jan Leemans. I love rugby and try to visit a new country every year. I completed my Bachelor's degree in Law in Society at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and spent last year completing the civil-impact program. Why an internship at Wintertaling? I knew Wintertaling from the Startup Clinic at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Later, I attended a workshop by...
‘My name is Joël Daniël, I'm 22 years old, and I'm studying law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) and will complete my bachelor's degree in January. I'm particularly interested in corporate law, technology law, and information law. Why an internship at Wintertaling? I chose an internship at Wintertaling because I wanted to gain practical experience with legal practice, particularly...
Learn how a smart HoldCo–OpCo structure protects your assets, limits risk, and attracts investors. A license agreement ensures IP is used safely and profitably within your startup.
Thinking about converting your startup into a BV? Learn how to properly structure the transition, avoid legal pitfalls, and set your business up for growth, liability protection, and investor readiness.
Curious if a BV is right for your startup? This blog explains when and why to use a BV, how it works, and what makes it the preferred legal form for serious growth and fundraising in the Netherlands.
Interview with Bernice (student intern November-December 2025)
‘I am Bernice de Gouw, 24 years old, and I am pursuing a Master's in Law, specializing in Conflict Resolution, the Judiciary, and Mediation.
2 April 2026
Interview with Frederique (student intern January-February 2026)
‘'I'm Frederique and I study Law at Leiden University. I just got my bachelor's degree, which was part of
March 5, 2026
Construction plans: for or against?
The government wants to build 100,000 homes annually, which requires careful assessment against the environmental plan. If a plan does not fit,
February 26, 2026
Liquidation Preference, or: Who gets what and when?
Learn how liquidation preferences shape startup exits and can significantly impact founder returns. Understanding these terms helps founders and investors
January 22, 2026
Legal 500 Guide: Investing in the Netherlands
We are pleased to share our contribution to The Legal 500 – Country Comparative Guides on Investing in the Netherlands,
January 19, 2026
Interview with Mar (student intern September-December 2025)
‘'My name is Mar, I'm from Barcelona and I'm currently doing an internship at Wintertaling as part of my
December 29, 2025
Interview with Tim (student intern September-November 2025)
‘'I am Tim Peeters, 25 years old. I completed my master's degree in Private Law just before my internship at Wintertaling started.
December 1, 2025
Wintertaling welcomes new M&A partner Joel Erwteman
We are proud to announce that Joel Erwteman has joined Wintertaling as an M&A partner as of September 2025. With
September 29, 2025
Wintertaling – Protection in the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) against ACM investigation into non-notifiable transactions in M&A | Practical insights from practice
AI Generated Photo Written by Thédoor Melchers and Esra Koopman The M&A practice in the Netherlands is facing an important change. Due to a
September 22, 2025
New CLA Template from Capital Waters: An Updated View on Convertible Loan Agreements in the Netherlands
Source: Capital Waters Written by Tim Carapiet-Petit, Lisette Oosterveen and Bart Dreef As proud partners of Capital Waters, we are
September 18, 2025
Interview with Jan (student intern, August 2025)
My name is Jan Leemans. I love rugby and try to visit a new country every year. I have
September 4, 2025
Interview with Joël (student intern July-August 2025)
'My name is Joël Daniël, I am 22 years old, I am studying law at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and am completing my bachelor's degree
September 1, 2025
