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CRvB adopts new approach as regards timely filing of objections and appeals

17-06-2020
Mirjam (M.C.C.) von Meijenfeldt

In previous blogs (see here and here) we wrote (a.o.) about the Dutch UBO register that would be introduced as of 10 January 2020 and the implementing Act amendment to the fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (the “4AMLD Implementing Amendment Act”) that would take effect from 10 January 2020. However, neither of these deadlines has been met. The relevant bills were adopted by the House of Representatives on 10 December 2019 and were then submitted to the Senate. A final important amendment (only availabl

Compliance & Business Integrity

Preparatory investigation by Dutch Senate’s Finance Committee of UBO register legislative bill and implementing Act amendment 4AMLD

In previous blogs (see here and ...

Businesses today are facing new challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic is obviously having a major impact on the global economy, which means that many businesses, including portfolio companies held by private equity firms, are focused on the short term, with maintaining liquidity and adequate levels of working capital as their main priority. Other issues on the radar include supply chain management and keeping pace with rapid market developments, preferably remaining a few steps ahead of the competition, having

Private Equity and Venture Capital

Piercing the corporate veil – parental liability of private equity sponsors for cartel infringements

Businesses today are facing new challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic is obviously having a major impact on the global economy, which means that many businesses, including portfolio companies held by p...

Compliance & Business Integrity

Cooperation agreement between the Financial Supervision Office (BFT) and the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM)

On 25 May 2020, a cooperation agreement was concluded between the Financial Supervision Office (BFT) and the Netherlands ...

Public law

Alcohol Decree and Alcohol Regulations: which three aspects may require you to submit a Statement of Views?

The Alcohol Decree [Alcoholbesluit] and the Alcohol Regulations [Alcoholregeling], both of them now open for public consultation, contain rules for further detailing of the Alcohol Act [Alcoholwet]...

Compliance & Business Integrity

Annual report of the Financial Supervision Office 2019

The Financial Supervision Office [Bureau Financieel Toezicht, “BFT”] published its Annual Report on 13 Ma...

Private Equity and Venture Capital

Private Equity and VC Transactions: Key buy-side due diligence considerations and the mutual benefits of enhanced cooperation in uncertain times

The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) is having a significant impact on transactions around the globe, including those supported by private equity and venture capital. This blog post addresses why du...

Private Equity and Venture Capital

COVID-19 and data protection due diligence

Like many other national data protection authorities, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DDPA) has posted ...

Public law

Further restraints imposed on holiday rentals in Amsterdam, despite the current lack of tourists

At the moment, Amsterdam city centre is deserted due to the coronavirus measures. Restaurants and shops have had to close and tourism is almost completely at a standstill. Nevertheless, on 16 April...

20-04-2020
Arjen (A.) Praat

Real Estate

Implications of COVID-19: MAC and MAE provisions in Dutch real estate transactions

By David van Dijk MRICS The current market conditions are unprecedented, leading many buyers, sellers and financiers to ...

15-04-2020
Juriaan (J.) Berckenkamp

Private Equity and Venture Capital

Government relief for start-ups and scale-ups

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic is having a significant impact on businesses worldwide, including start-ups and scale-ups supported and financed by venture capital. Over the past few weeks, the...

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