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Q&A on the Unreasonably Long Payment Terms Act
Do you work for a large company and do you occasionally enter into agreements with SMEs or self-employed individuals? Then this law, which takes effect on July 1, 2017, may have consequences for your purchasing policy. Below, we answer questions that may be relevant to your practice. (more…)
Swap/derivatives losses? You need to act today!
Are you facing swap/derivatives losses? Then it's time to act now! Especially with interest rate derivatives from before April 1, 2011, you can't wait any longer; you need to take action now before it's too late. A standard arrangement has been established for handling swap/derivatives losses, encompassed in the so-called Recovery Framework. In many cases, the Recovery Framework will be more attractive than the...
Breaking news: a line through the pre-pack/flash bankruptcies.
In a judgment of June 22, 2017, the European Court of Justice struck down the practice of pre-pack/flash bankruptcies in the Netherlands. What is a pre-pack/flash bankruptcy? The court describes it as follows: In this case, a court appoints an "intended trustee" who, prior to the bankruptcy, assists in preparing an asset transaction, which this trustee...
Attention Works Council members and employees! The Dutch pre-pack is under fire.
Have you, as an employee or works council member, been involved in a restart after bankruptcy, for example, as a result of a so-called pre-pack? And have you or your colleagues lost a job, or were you able to retain a job but had to forfeit salary and/or benefits? Then the following may be relevant to you. A case is currently pending before the European Court...
Explanation of the pledge agreement - "court decision by a competent court""
In Dutch law, contracts are interpreted according to the Haviltex standard. This means that not only the literal text, the so-called grammatical interpretation of an agreement, but also the parties' intentions are considered. A small party, such as a self-employed person, cannot be expected to hire a lawyer to explain every detail of an agreement...
Wintertaling recommends "Plastic Soup Surfer""
On May 8th, Edo Smid of Wintertaling spoke at the press conference for the "Source2Sea" campaign by Merijn Tinga, also known as the "Plastic Soup Surfer," and the Plastic Free Sea Foundation. The "Source2Sea" campaign will focus in June on reducing plastic pollution in rivers and seas and on raising public awareness of plastic pollution in general and the dangers...
Global meeting Legal Netlink Alliance
The Legal Netlink Alliance, a network of independent, mid-sized law firms, of which Wintertaling is a member, is holding its global meeting in London, UK, from May 18th to 21st. The London firm of Goodman Derrick LLP will host the meeting. Delegations from around the world will attend the conference, offering a unique opportunity to strengthen ties within the network and collaborate...
Introduction of the UBO register: opportunities for the Curaçao trust sector!
Edo Smid and Dennis A. Evertsz discuss concerns about the UBO register and a possible solution for shareholders who want to keep their interests out of the public domain. (more…)
Continuation of ACW 2016 - Procopio webinar: Developing an Appropriate Funding Strategy
Following the successful September 2016 event by Wintertaling StartupDesk in collaboration with Procopio Cory Hargreaves & Savitch LLP: "Building and Funding a Great Start-up – Are You Silicon Valley Ready?" as part of Amsterdam Capital Week 2016, you can now participate in the Procopio webinar: "Access to Silicon Valley – Startup Fundamentals – Developing An Appropriate...
Wiebes unnecessarily scares tax evaders - Article by Dennis Evertsz
“"The game is up," says State Secretary of Finance Eric Wiebes. First, the fine on undeclared assets was doubled last year to 120%. And now the voluntary disclosure scheme is being scrapped. Wiebes still has a hurdle to overcome before that happens. Currently, no fine will be imposed on undeclared savers who disclose their assets within two years of filing an incorrect tax return. With the abolition of the...
Wintertaling is the legal partner of Rockstart Smart Energy Accelerator programs for 2017-2019!
In this annual 150-day program, 10 international startups receive intensive guidance from Rockstart and external mentors to help them develop further. The accelerator focuses on smart energy startups, such as solar cell developers, IoT for regulating home energy management, a social network focused on saving and producing energy, and so on. Wintertaling is...
Marein Smits on family businesses in FamBiz
FamBiz, the online magazine for professional family businesses and advisors, publishes the interview that Marein gave Smits following the family business dinner held last November. Read more about the family business dinner hosted by Wintertaling lawyers and civil-law notaries and Clifton Finance here. Marein specializes in advising family businesses on succession issues and acquisitions.
Charles Langereis passed away
It is with great sadness that we learned that Charles Langereis passed away unexpectedly on Thursday evening, December 22, 2016, due to an acute heart attack. His passing has come as a complete shock to us all. Wintertaling extends its sincere condolences to the family, who are coping with this great loss, and wishes them much strength. The board and all employees of the cooperative...
Wintertaling's live viewing party ASV "The Power of Storytelling" a success
Last Wednesday, November 30, 2016, Wintertaling successfully hosted the live viewing party "The Power of Storytelling: Raise Money, Win Your Market, Build Your Brand." This was Wintertaling's second event as part of the Access to Silicon Valley community. The live broadcast focused entirely on storytelling: how to tell the story,...
Opening of the exhibition "The Seasons" by Jiro Inagaki at the Wintertaling office
On November 12, 2016, the exhibition "THE SEASONS" by JIRO INAGAKI (1933-2008) opened at the Wintertaling office. The work is an abstract representation of natural landscapes in western Japan, powerfully rendered and radiating warmth, harmony, and peace. Azumi Uchitani of Azumi Art of Japan and Mr. Takeshi Gotoh, chairman of the Jiro Arts Foundation and personal...
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Brexit Event 2018 Teal

On November 1, Wintertaling organized a meeting on Brexit. The speaker was Rem Korteweg, senior research fellow at the Clingendael Institute.

Philips Innovation Award

Wintertaling helps students for the Philips Innovation Award The Philips Innovation Award is the largest student entrepreneurship award in the Netherlands. Throughout the year

Sale of Natudis to Udea

Sale of Natudis to Udea Udea has reached an agreement with Vroegop Ruhe & Co. on the acquisition of Natudis Netherlands, including

An accessible Zuidas

The Zuidas has been undergoing expansion for some time now, with the ZuidasDok project. Work will continue in 2019, and the

Sale of Smullers to Lagardère Travel Retail

Sale of Smullers to Lagardère Travel Retail NS (Dutch Railways) has announced which parties will take over the operation of the station catering business. The Dutch company HMSHost