Contracts: Dissolving a (purchase) agreement
If two parties conclude an agreement, they both assume that the agreement will be fulfilled and no problems will arise. However, often, one of the parties won’t deliver a product, …
Russell Advocaten hosted interactive Embassy seminar
On 22 September 2016, Russell Advocaten hosted an interactive seminar for Embassies and Consulates in the Netherlands. The meeting was a great success and attended by many different Embassies. The …
Seminar 22 September 2016
The Embassy desk of Russell Advocaten regularly organizes seminars and workshops for Embassies and facilitates legal lectures in the framework of incoming trade missions. The seminar on Thursday 22 September, …
Employment contract: 6 clauses that should be included
Employment contract: the contract employers enter into with their employees. Under Dutch law, the employer can in principle determine, in consultation with his employees, what is included in the employment …
Real estate: Derogating from the zoning plan
A zoning plan assigns a particular purpose to plots of land and sets rules regarding the use of and construction on this ground. If you intend to (re-)build or buy …
Personnel: When is it allowed to deduct sickness absence from holiday?
All employers will be confronted with sickness absenteeism of employees at some stage. Under Dutch law, employees accrue holidays during sickness absence. However, in certain cases, (part of) the days …
Diplomatic immunity in the Netherlands (III)
Not only foreign companies and foreign entrepreneurs, but also Embassies and Consulates have to deal with the Dutch when they represent their country in the Netherlands. Embassies and Consulates, however, …
Nigerian Bar Association @ Russell Advocaten
On 24 February 2016 a delegation of 40 members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) visited Russell Advocaten in Amsterdam for a seminar featuring prominent speakers, such as the President of the Amsterdam District Court and the Dean of the Amsterdam Bar Association
Real estate: Integrated environmental permit
(Re-)building, placing solar panels or an advertisement on your commercial property? In the Netherlands you have to apply for an integrated environmental permit for such activities, unless it is a …
Real estate: zoning plan
Is it allowed to establish business premises at a certain location or is it just a residential area? What is the permissible height of a building and are there any …