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CMS is a future-facing organisation of law firms in more than 45 countries, with 6,300 legal professionals. CMS leads the number of advised European M&A transactions for several years in a row. In the Netherlands, CMS lawyers combine their in-depth knowledge of the Dutch market, in which they have been active for more than a century, with a global network and perspective. For international projects, they work closely with their CMS colleagues abroad. For countries where CMS does not have its own presence, they collaborate with the World Law Group, of which CMS Netherlands is a founding member. CMS specializes in transactions and complex issues, particularly in the real estate, pharma, financial institutions, energy and technology sectors. CMS is closely involved in the global energy transition, regulation of cryptocurrencies and developments around privacy and cybersecurity, alternative food sources and healthcare innovations through the use of big data. Practice areas: Administrative Law - Antitrust, Competition & Trade - Banking & Finance - Commercial Law - Consumer Products - Corporate/M&A - Dispute Resolution - Employment & Pensions - Energy & Climate Change - Equity Capital Markets - Financial Institutions - Funds - Hotels & Leisure - Insolvency & Restructuring - Insurance - Intellectual Property - IT - Life Sciences & Healthcare - Mobility & Transport - Private Equity - Professional & Business Services - Real Estate & Construction - Tax - Technology Media & Communications

Recent Firm News & Legal Updates

Legal Updates Netherlands
September 24, 2024

In August 2024, the Dutch Consumer & Market Authority released a survey of webshops on adherence to the “Guidelines for Online Consumer Protection”. The study aimed to assess if webshops were complying with regulations to prevent online consumers from being misled. Key findings from the study are outlined below.
Legal Updates Netherlands
July 26, 2024

The Netherlands Commercial Court (NCC) has set a precedent in a post-merger and acquisition (M&A) dispute by enforcing a contractual disclosure clause, thereby granting the seller extensive rights to documents and interviews with key executives. This decision underscores the NCC's commitment to uphold disclosure agreements within contracts and...
Legal Updates Netherlands
July 17, 2024

On 18 June 2024, the Dutch Media Authority imposed its first fine on an influencer/video uploader for breaches of the Dutch Media Act's advertising rules.
Legal Updates Netherlands
July 15, 2024

In a judgment of 12 July 2024, the Supreme Court of the Netherlands (Hoge Raad) clarified the legal status and implications of mediation clauses in commercial contracts. The ruling confirms that such clauses are either non-binding or obligatory, depending on the wording and the parties' reasonable expectations. The court also emphasised that...
Legal Updates Netherlands
July 11, 2024

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of the Netherlands has held that an electric vehicle (EV) that fails to achieve the advertised range under normal driving conditions does not conform to the contract of sale and can be returned by the buyer. This ruling may have significant implications for the automotive industry and consumer protection...

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