Thom Schölvinck

Laurens contributed to the Responsible Art Market (“RAM”) Initiative of the Fondation pour le droit de l’art / Art Law Foundation in Geneva.

RAM is the first of its kind, non-profit, cross market initiative formed in 2015. RAM’s founding members span the entire spectrum of the art market and include art businesses, institutions and practitioners.

Laurens wrote the Dutch country guide – which can be found here.

New PRC Foreign Direct Investment Law

On 15^th of March 2019, the New PRC Foreign Investment Law has been approved which will have a big influence on foreign direct investment (“FDI”) in China. The previous vice minister of Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (“MOFCOM”) predicted that with the approval of this new...Read More »

Getting your money out of China

How to get your money out of China has increasingly been a serious and significant issue not only for foreigners but also for Chinese people themselves.

In 2017, the Wanda Group – a vast Chinese multinational conglomerate and owner of Wanda Cinemas and the Hoyts Group, was stopped by the government...Read More »

Marlies van Schoonhoven-Sloot nominated for lawyer of the year 2019

Marlies van Schoonhoven-Sloot lawyer tenancy law and partner at Wintertaling, got nominated for the Magna Charta award ‘Lawyer of the Year 2019’ for the category tenancy law. Vote here!

 

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European Market is more attractive for Chinese investors: New rules on the review of foreign investment in the United States are in place

by Xuehan Yang

Background

After hitting a record high in 2016, China’s overseas M&A activity has entered a “pressure period”, which can be said to be squeezed by internal and external supervision. The first wave of pressure from the foreign investment since the end of 2016 domestic tightening regulation, the second wave...Read More »

Investment and Financing under Chinese New Normal - After the Adoption of the Amendment of PRC Company Law in 2018 - regarding repurchase of share capital in listed Chinese companies

By Hanren Xiao

 On the 26th of October 2018 China has adopted a major amendment of its Company Law which is a remarkable symbol that the legislation of the Chinese capital market is gradually becoming mature.

The amendment is for the most part about share repurchase. Share repurchase refers to the situation...Read More »

North Technology group takes over MBrands International 

North Technology group takes over MBrands International 

As of the 3rd of January, MBrands B.V. (Mystic and Magic Marine) and North Technology Group (North Kiteboarding) will unite under one umbrella creating a new dynamic enterprise called North Actionsports Group.

The end of an era is always an intriguing time, especially for a...Read More »

Dutch litigation in English, the Netherlands Commercial Court (NCC)

Dutch litigation in English, the Netherlands Commercial Court (NCC)

On January 1st 2019 the Amsterdam state court will inaugurate a chamber specialized in international commercial litigation conducted entirely in the English language called the Netherlands Commercial Court (NCC). With this, the Netherlands is a frontrunner in a European trend including...Read More »

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China’s New Silk Road or Belt & Road Initiative

Power point presentation by Bart Kasteleijn at the China European Arbitration Center in Hamburg, Germany on 12 September 2018 on China’s New Silk Road or Belt & Road Initiative.

China’s New Silk Road or Belt & Road Initiative

Philips Innovation Award

Wintertaling helpt studenten voor de Philips Innovation Award

De Philips Innovation Award is de grootste studenten-ondernemersprijs van Nederland. Gedurende het jaar zullen er rond de 10 seminars plaatsvinden in heel Nederland, waarin studenten de kans krijgen om deel te nemen en de felbegeerde prijs van 50.000 euro te winnen met hun idee....Read More »

Keeping Zuidas accessible

The Zuidas have been working for some time on the preparatory work for the Zuidasdok infrastructure project. In 2019 these activities will continue. See attached file for the accessibility of the Zuidas 2019.

Keeping Zuidas accessible – juli 2018

How can Chinese technology innovation change the business model in Europe?—using Alipay & Tencent WeChat Pay as examples

How can Chinese technology innovation change the business model in Europe?—using Alipay & Tencent WeChat Pay as examples

With the new round of technology revolution and industry transformation, e-commerce has gradually become the highlight and new growth all around the world. In China, the pace of development of e-commerce has speeded...Read More »

Startende kandidaat-notaris gezocht!

Vacature startende kandidaat-notaris

Wintertaling is een in Amsterdam gevestigd onafhankelijk advocaten- en notarissen kantoor. Het kantoor bestaat uit meer dan 25 advocaten en (kandidaat-)notarissen die gespecialiseerd zijn op het gebied van Corporate| M&A, Vastgoed en vermogende particulieren. De samenwerking tussen advocatuur en notariaat maakt ons kantoor interessant.

Wij zijn opzoek naar een...Read More »

Legal and economic aspects of Chinese “One Belt One Road” investments into Europe via The Netherlands

IPBA – legal update

Bart Kasteleijn wrote an article for the The Inter-Pacific Bar Association. See here the article

Introduction

President Xi JinPing has in his opening speech at the 19^th Congress of the Communistic Party of China in October 2017 highlighted the ambitious plans of the Peoples Republic of China (“PRC” or “China”)...Read More »

Legal and Economic Aspects of Chinese 'One belt one road" investments into Europe via the Netherlands

Bart Kastelijn wrote an article about the legal and economic aspects of Chinese investments into Europe via the Netherlands.  Read here the article.

Legal and economic aspects of Chinese “One Belt One Road” investments into Europe via The Netherlands

Introduction

President Xi JinPing has in his opening speech at the 19^th Congress of the Communistic Party of China in October 2017 highlighted the ambitious plans of the Peoples Republic of China (“PRC” or “China”) to expand its new Silk Road to Europe also named as One Belt One Road, abbreviated...Read More »

Wintertaling is present at the EXPO REAL in München

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We are happy to introduce our new partner Marlies van Schoonhoven-Sloot

Marlies van Schoonhoven-Sloot admitted to the Dutch bar in 2002. Her area of expertise is real estate with a focus on commercial lease law serving real estate investments companies and/or users of real estate, like (international) retailers/occupiers. Marlies is a member of of the...Read More »

Wintertaling@Capital Tour XXL Amsterdam 2017!

Wintertaling is partner to Capital Tour XXL Amsterdam 2017!

Capital Tour XXL Amsterdam 2017 (link) is part of Amsterdam Capital Week (link). Its a great bike tour around Amsterdam whereby startups visit investors for Q&A and networking. Click here for a video impression.

 

This Thursday 28 September 2017, we...Read More »

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Review - 5 September 2017 Legal Counsel network event : STAYING AHEAD OF LEGAL TECH (Wintertaling & VVJIP)

On the 5th of September, Wintertaling, together with the ‘Vereniging voor Juridische Interim Professionals (VVJIP) organised a seminar about Legal Tech – technological developments which already have or will have in the near future a direct impact on legal services as we currently know.
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5 September 2017 Legal Counsel network event : STAYING AHEAD OF LEGAL TECH (Wintertaling & VVJIP)

See the original invitation here: 

INVITATION:

STAYING AHEAD OF LEGAL TECH

WILL LEGAL TECH CHANGE THE LIFE OF A (COMPANY) LAWYER?

The aim of the event is offering you an opportunity to meet other in-house and interim legal counsels and exchange...Read More »

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Explaining pledge agreement- "court decision by a competent court"

Under Dutch law, contracts are interpreted according to the ‘Haviltex-doctrine’. This means that not only the wording of the contract is decisive, but also the meaning that parties could reasonably have attached to it (the so-called ‘subjective interpretation’). After all, a small entrepreneur can not be expected to bring in...Read More »

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Q&A New regulation against unreasonable long payment terms

Do you work at a large company and do you sometimes enter into agreements with smaller companies or self-employed professionals? On the 1st of July a new act will enter into force that may affect your purchasing policy. In this Q&A, we answer questions that are relevant to your practice.

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Wintertaling advises "Plastic Soup Surfer"

On May 8^th last, Edo Smid of Wintertaling spoke at the press conference on the campaign “Source2Sea” by Merijn Tinga, also known as the Plastic Soup Surfer and of the Foundation Plastic Free Sea. Next June, the campaign “Source2Sea” shall focus on reducing plastic pollution and on the increase of...Read More »

Global meeting Legal Netlink Alliance

Legal Netlink Alliance – a global alliance of independent law firms offering local knowledge and expertise from 38 countries around the world – will be holding its inaugural global conference in London from 18 to 20 May 2017.

The conference, which is being hosted by the City law firm Goodman Derrick...Read More »

Introduction of the UBO register, opportunities for the Curaçao trust sector!

Edo Smid and Dennis A. Evertsz discuss the concerns about the register for ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBO) and a possible solution for shareholders who wish to keep their participation out of public view.

The Netherlands must have implemented a so-called “UBO-register” before the 26^th of June 2017, in which all major...Read More »

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Sequel to ACW 2016 - webinar by Procopio: Developing An Appropriate Funding Strategy

After the successful event in September 2016 by the Wintertaling StartupDesk in cooperation with Procopio Cory Hargreaves & Savitch LLP:  ‘Building and Funding a Great Start-up – Are You Silicon Valley Ready?’ as part of the Amsterdam Capital Week 2016 – you may now join the webinar by...Read More »

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Wintertaling legal partner of Rockstart Smart Energy Accelerator programs 2017-2019!

In this yearly program of 150 days, 10 international startups undergo an intense program mentored by Rockstart and external mentors to assist them in further developments. The accelerator aims at smart energy startups, think of developers of solar cells, IoT to regulate energy supply at home, a social network about saving...Read More »

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Marein Smits about family businesses in FamBiz

FamBiz, the online magazine for professional family businesses and advisors, has published the interview that Marein Smits gave in relation to the family business diner last November. Please see more about the family business diner of Wintertaling advocaten en notarissen and Clifton Finance here (in Dutch). Marein specializes in advising of family businesses about...Read More »

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Charles Langereis passed away

We are deeply shocked by the news that Charles Langereis passed away yesterday afternoon (Thursday 22 December 2016) as a result of an acute heart attack.

Charles’s passing away affects us tremendously.

Our thoughts are with his family and we wish them courage to endure this great loss.

Wintertaling succesfully hosted the live viewing party ASV "The Power of Storytelling"

Yesterday 30 November 2016, Wintertaling hosted the live viewing party “The Power of Storytelling: Raise Money, Win Your Market, Build Your Brand“.

This was the second event hosted by Wintertaling as as part of the Access to Silicon Valley community. The live viewing party was all about Story Telling: how...Read More »

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Sponsorship Run for the Hunger Project

Last Sunday, during the 10th edition of the Run for the Hunger Project (in Dutch), our “Duck Tales” team (photo) ran with over 800 participants through autumn weather conditions from the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam to the Amsterdam forest. The anniversary edition of this great event raised no less than...Read More »

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Wintertaling/AmsterdamCapitalWeek a success!

 

 

 

Now that the ACW-dust has settled again, the question arises: was the first appearance of Wintertaling at the Amsterdam Capital Week a success?

The words of Roger Rappoport, partner van Procopio Cory Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, sounded much like that: the organisation of this event is unprecedented by events in the Valley.

Together with Roger, Taco Heerkens Thijssen gave the more...Read More »

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Wintertaling x Amsterdam Capital Week workshop: ‘Building and Funding a Great Start-up – Are You Silicon Valley Ready?’

On 26 September next, Wintertaling organizes in cooperation with Procopio, a Silicon Valley based law firm, the workshop  ‘Building and Funding a Great Start-up – Are You Silicon Valley Ready?’, as part of the Amsterdam Capital Week.

During the workshop we discuss tips, tricks and best practices to structure and finance startups...Read More »

Business Valuation & Start-ups

Registered business valuators also focus on Startups! Marein Smits, principal lecturer of Law for the Business Valuation programme of the Rotterdam School of Management, dives into the legal aspects of (acquisitions of or participation in ) startups and growth companies in light of business valuation, during a dedicated program for professionals.

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Brexit – Ways to Change your Company into a Dutch B.V. or N.V.

In recent years many foreign (listed) companies have become Dutch B.V.’s (private company) or N.V.’s (public company). Vivid examples are Mylan, Fiat Chrysler, Ferrari and Altice.

With Brexit having become fact, companies from the United Kingdom are expected to look for possibilities to migrate to the Netherlands and other EU countries.

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Wintertaling Netherlands Briefing - June 2016

 

Wintertaling presents the Netherlands Briefing on legal developments and blogs. To gain new insights in the Dutch legal landscape, please click on the logo and subcribe to future briefings.

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Panama Papers, voluntary disclosure and playing hide-and-seek with the Dutch Revenue

The Panama Papers are news headlines everywhere: all media offer comments from various sources on this widespread international ‘tax scandal’. Tax professionals are doing their utmost to emphasize the difference between tax evasion and tax avoidance although, in the end, it all comes down to one and the same thing:...Read More »

Central registration of interested parties in corporate entities – Shareholders register and UBO register to prevent ‘Panama-paper’ controversies?

The call for a central register that specifies the shareholders of corporate entities already existed before the Panama Papers became headline news. Insight in the underlying parties is considered an important asset in combating fraud, money laundering and tax evasion. Initially, only a central shareholder register was considered; now, however,...Read More »

Official opening office - 10 years anniversary Wintertaling

Last Thursday, 17 March 2016, the new office of Wintertaling advocaten and notarissen was officially opened. Friends and relations had the change to get a real live look at the new working place. Responses were along the lines of the speech of Bas van Vliet: light, transparent,  idiosyncratic and quality.

The opening of the new office marks the...Read More »

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Sneak peek at the new office of Wintertaling

A few days before the official opening, you get the chance to have a look inside the new office building of Wintertaling advocaten en notarissen.

Please click on the picture for the article ‘Muraal’ as published in the Mr. – magazine of March 2016 (in Dutch only).

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Flexible work options in 2016 – Blog Jennifer Horsten

The Flexible Work Act (Wet flexibel werken (Wfw)), which concerns employers with a workforce of more than ten, became effective on 1 January 2016. The Wfw gives employees the right to ask their employer for amendment of their working hours, working times and/or workplace. But please note: the...Read More »

SPIE acquires Jansen Venneboer group

Wintertaling has advised SPIE, the Paris headquartered independent European leader in multi-technical services in the field of energy and communications, on the acquisition of the Jansen Venneboer Group on the 31st of December 2015. The acquisition will help SPIE Nederland expand its expertise and competencies in the field of wet...Read More »

Transfer of profit as compensation of damages, or asset forfeiture under civil law – Blog Edo Smid

Section 6:104 Civil Code concerns unusual legislation that is as yet underdeveloped in terms of case law. What does it concern?

The text of the section is the following: “If an individual who is liable towards another individual on the basis of tort as a result of non-compliance with an obligation,...Read More »

‘Think small First’, and ‘from 13 to 12’ – news about financial statements – Blog by Marein Smits & Tim Carapiet

Effective 1 November 2015, Book 2 of the Civil Code has been amended for financial statements and their filing deadlines, also introducing a new category: the micro enterprise. The criteria for small, medium-sized and large have been adjusted. The longstanding 13-month publication term has been reduced to 12 months, the...Read More »

The living will: taking control – Blog Joep Verspaget

Life expectancy is on the rise, and the number of medical options is increasing. However, options require choices. Just think: a terrible, but not fatal, accident occurs. You will continue to live, in a persistent vegetative state. Something you have never thought about, and certainly never wanted. Your partner knows...Read More »

Vesting, Cliffs and Acceleration under Dutch law

Many start-ups – but also venture capital investors – come to our start-up desk saying “we want to involve a new employee with 4 year vesting and a 1 year cliff”.

Vesting and cliffs have a background in US venture capital transactions and are intended as an incentive for employees and...Read More »

Several liability towards pledge holder in the event of a share issue

On 7 October 2015 the Oost-Brabant District Court (ECLI:NL:RBOBR:2015:5797) ruled that a share issue may result in the joint and several liability of board members personally as well as group companies towards a pledgee.

The case was as follows:

A granted B a loan and received a pledge on 50%...Read More »

Q&A on M&A

Marein Smits, Tim Carapiet en Thom Schölvinck are the authors of the Q&A on the process of mergers and acquisitions and related subject matters, on The Questions Library – www.tql.nl. Registration to gain access to the Q&A is free of charge. The Q&A is in Dutch. The follow matters...Read More »

Wintertaling goes San Francisco

A delegation of Wintertaling, consisting of Sabine van Suijdam and Tim Carapiet, of the corporate|M&A department will visit San Francisco from 28 September 2015 – 3 October 2015 to meet investors/VC and high profile startups to exchange experiences and to offer legal insight in doing business in the...Read More »

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WBSO (R&D tax credit): the government’s gift to Dutch start-ups – Blog Martin Lambregts

Just one of the many attractions for startups to settle in the Netherlands is, that the Dutch government has hidden a number of gifts in the Dutch tax system governing innovative businesses and companies. Martin Lambregts, tax lawyer at Wintertaling, sets out the advantages the WBSO offers start-ups in the...Read More »

Block exemption 403 statement: the consequences of the several liability of a parent company – Blog by Jelle van der Beek

In case a so called 403 statement has been issued by the parent company, a settlement reached by a creditor with a subsidiary does not automatically entail that the creditor concerned has relinquished its claim against the parent company. The Supreme Court recently ruled that, as a consequence of joint...Read More »

Wintertaling recommended in the Legal 500

The Legal 500, a leading and international Institute which has been analyzing the capabilities of law firms across the world for more than 20 years, has included Wintertaling in its edition of 2015.

In its 2015 EMEA edition, the Legal 500 has recommended Wintertaling for ‘Corporate and M&A’ in the Netherlands.

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Wintertaling advises SPIE on the acquisition of the Numac Group

SPIE expands its regional coverage in the Netherlands with the acquisition of the Numac Group

Breda, The Netherlands, 1st May 2015

SPIE, the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications, has today announced the acquisition of the Numac Group. This strategic acquisition enables SPIE Nederland to...Read More »

Anti-dilution provisions under Dutch law - Marein Smits and Taco Heerkens Thijssen

High profile start-ups (again) claim a hot rise in 2014. For private startups, reaching a billion-dollar valuation used to signify entry into an exclusive club. The club is becoming less exclusive as venture capitalists funnel large sums of capital in the best startups. We all know Uber, Airbnb, Spotify and...Read More »