Corporate Law

The Dutch House of Representatives (‘Tweede Kamer’) has approved legislation (‘Wet inroepbevoegdheid ACM’, 36.774) that would give the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) the power…

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On March 18, 2026, the European Commission published a legislative proposal to create “EU Inc.,” an optional, digital-first corporate legal form aimed at simplifying cross-border business operations within the EU.…

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Hans Urlus, Maquina Lamé and Rabia Simsek authored this Practice Note that explains the requirements for Dutch entities and trusts to register and maintain information on their Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) in the Dutch UBO and Trust Registers.
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The Netherlands has introduced a new policy and guidelines for self-reporting, cooperation, and self-investigation in cases of financial economic crime, aiming to enhance corporate transparency and accountability.

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The EU Listing Act and UK Prospectus Reform are two different legislative reforms with a common goal: making public capital markets in the UK and EU more accessible and attractive…

Continue Reading EU Listing Act: Simplifying a Stock Exchange Listing, in Particular for SMEs and UK Prospectus Reform

The tidal wave of loan maturities expected in 2024 will put pressure on lenders and borrowers, which will spill over to the transactional sphere, putting pressure on buyers and sellers…

Continue Reading INTERVIEW: Innovative concepts are a gamechanger in commercial transaction negotiations