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Shadow Director or Only a Title? Netherlands Court Ruling Defines a “Director”

This following article discusses the legal framework for qualifying as a de facto policymaker, the facts and the court’s ruling, and the practical implications for governance and director liability.

Netherlands Supreme Court Clarifies Rules on Setting Off Time-barred Claims Against Debts

On January 23, 2026, the Netherlands' Supreme Court clarified when a debtor is able to set off a time-barred claim against its debts.

Netherlands High Court Allows Parties to Pick the Best Law per topic

The Dutch Supreme Court has confirmed that parties may make a partial choice of law under Article 3(1) of the Rome I Regulation

Expert Guide to Navigating Global Trade Wars and Disputes

Learn how legal systems in different countries address the impact of sudden import tariffs and other trade barriers on commercial contracts

Hague court: Municipalities Can Ban Fossil Fuel Advertising

On 25 April 2025, the court in The Hague ruled on the advertising ban for fossil fuels in the municipality of The Hague.

Netherlands Court of Appeal Milieudefensie v. Shell Decision to have Far-reaching Implications

On November 12, the Court of Appeal in The Hague rendered a landmark judgment in the climate case of Milieudefensie et al. v. Shell, which has garnered worldwide attention given its broader implications for corporate responsibility in addressing climate change. The following article delves into the key elements of the court's decision structured...

Netherland’s Supreme Court Rulings Shake Up Dutch E-commerce: What You Need to Know

On October 4, 2024, the Dutch Supreme Court delivered two landmark rulings that have significant implications for e-commerce platforms. The rulings clarify that buttons labeled "place order," "order," or "complete order" do not meet the requirements set out in Article 6:230v of the Dutch Civil Code, which is derived...

Streamlined Disclosure in Post-M&A Litigation: Insights from the NCC's Enforcement of Contractual Disclosure Clauses

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...