The Netherlands, the Delaware of Europe?
Christiaan de Brauw explains in NRC Handelsblad why multinationals choose to set up their listed top holding companies in The Netherlands. 'Flexible corporate governance for listed top holding companies and the possibility to take protective measures are often crucial', says Christiaan who recently headed NautaDutilh's team advising Mylan in its successful takeover defence.
65% of the Fortune500 companies hold their listed top holding companies in Delaware. Christiaan hopes to see the same development in The Netherlands. 'The flexible corporate governance for listed top holding companies is one of our selling points'.
The NRC article (only available in Dutch) has been published:
- NRC Handelsblad: Wordt Nederland het Delaware van Europa? (only accessible to subscribers)
- On NRCQ: Nog een reden voor multinationals hun hoofdkantoor hier te vestigen
