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19 October 2020
Join our Webinar on Outbound Investment from China into Benelux/Europe
Find out more on the webinar, initiated by the Inter-Pacific Bar Association, together wit Attorneys from Heussen, Monard (Belgium) and Fangben (China)
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12 October 2020
Legislative proposal RIV-test UWV by labor experts: advice from the company doctor becomes leading
Employers tend to experience uncertainty with the RIV-test. After all, employers may be faced with a wage penalty, while the advice of the company doctor has always been properly observed.
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28 September 2020
EINFÜHRUNG DES UBO-REGISTERS IN DEN NIEDERLANDEN
Am 27. September 2020 wurde in den Niederlanden ein UBO-Register eingeführt. Die Einführung des UBO-Registers basiert auf dem Umsetzungsgesetz, mit dem die Vierte und Fünfte EU-Richtlinie zur Bekämpfung der Geldwäsche (Geldwäscherichtlinie) in die niederländische Gesetzgebung (das Umsetzungsgesetz) umgesetzt wird. Ausführlichere Informationen über das UBO-Register in den Niederlanden finden Sie in unserem Memo über die Einführung eines UBO-Registers in den Niederlanden.
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25 September 2020
Introduction of the UBO Register in the Netherlands
On 27 September 2020, a UBO register will be introduced in the Netherlands. The introduction of the UBO register is based on the implementation act pursuant to which the EU Fourth and Fifth Anti Money Laundering (AML) Directives are transposed into Dutch legislation. More detailed information on the UBO Register in the Netherlands is set out in our memo on the introduction of a UBO register in the Netherlands.
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14 September 2020
Foreign direct investment in the Netherlands: Implementation Act for Regulation 2019/452/EU on the screening of foreign direct investments and the general investment test
On June 22, 2020, the implementation act for Regulation 2019/452/EU on the screening of foreign direct investments was submitted into Dutch Parliament. The purpose of this act is to implement all necessary legislative measures required by Regulation (EU) 2019/452 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2019 establishing a framework for the screening of foreign direct investment.
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14 September 2020
Inkrafttreten des Ausführungsgesetzes über die Registrierung von wirtschaftlich Berechtigten
Am 23. Juni 2020 wurde das Ausführungsgesetz über die Registrierung von wirtschaftlich Berechtigten und anderen juristischen Personen (das "Ausführungsgesetz") zur Einführung eines öffentlichen Registers für wirtschaftlich Berechtigte (das "UBO-Register") in den Niederlanden vom Senat verabschiedet. Die Einführung des UBO-Registers ergibt sich aus der Vierten und Fünften EU-Geldwäscherichtlinie, die mit dem Ausführungsgesetz in niederländische Gesetzgebung umgesetzt wird.
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3 September 2020
Entry into force of the Implementation Act on registration of ultimate beneficial owners
The Implementation Act on the Registration of ultimate beneficial owners of companies and other legal entities introducing the UBO-register in the Netherlands, was adopted by the Upper House of Dutch Parliament on 23 June 2020.
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28 July 2020
Dutch Supreme Court provides clarification on the transfer of receivables from a bank to a non-bank
On 10 July 2020, the Dutch Supreme Court delivered two judgments in which it answered prejudicial questions from the court of Amsterdam which are of great importance for the financing practice.
The prejudicial questions were raised in two similar proceedings. In both proceedings, a bank assigned receivables resulting from commercial real estate loans to a non-bank. The borrowers disputed the assignment and took the view that the receivables could not be assigned in view of the personal relationship they had with the bank.
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24 July 2020
A REQUEST TO TERMINATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BASED ON THE NEW CUMULATIVE GROUND FOR DISMISSAL HAS BEEN GRANTED FOR THE FIRST TIME: THE BEGINNING OF CUMULATING DISMISSAL GROUNDS
The Dutch Government has recently introduced a new ground for dismissal, in addition to the already existing 8 exhaustive grounds for dismissal. As from 1 January 2020, the judge may terminate an employment contract on the basis of this cumulative ground if there are two or more grounds for dismissal applicable, which on their own individual merit do not constitute a reasonable ground for a termination.
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6 July 2020
HEUSSEN assisted KidsFoundation with the acquisition of ‘t Parapluutje
HEUSSEN advised Kidsfoundation on the acquisition of ‘t Parapluutje, having 2 childcare locations in Raamsdonkveer, the Netherlands.
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3 July 2020
Upper House adopts Implementation Act for the introduction of the UBO register
On 23 June 2020, the Upper House of Dutch Parliament adopted the implementation act for the introduction of the UBO-register (the 'Act'). Once the Act enters into force, it will become compulsory for all legal entities and partnerships incorporated under Dutch law to provide information about their ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs).
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1 July 2020
Herman Ruiter Newly appointed partner of Heussen
HEUSSEN is proud to announce that Herman Ruiter has been appointed as partner of HEUSSEN Lawyers & Civil Law Notaries with effect from 1 July 2020.
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19 June 2020
Bill on the abolition of the prohibition on pledging submitted to the Lower House of Parliament
On 2 June 2020, the bill concerning the Pledging Prohibitions (Abolition) Act (Wet opheffing verpandingsverboden (the "Act")) was submitted to the Lower House of Parliament. The Act is aimed at prohibiting clauses that are used in trade to assign or pledge monetary claims.
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19 June 2020
Nils van Dijkman appointed Honorary Consul General for Sweden in Amsterdam
Heussen is proud that Nils van Dijkman has been appointed Honorary Consul General for Sweden in Amsterdam.
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13 May 2020
As of 2022 parental leave will be partly paid.
Last year the European Council adopted a directive on work-life balance for parents and informal carers. With this measure, the Dutch Government wants to make it easier for parents to make their own choices when it comes to the balance between work and care.
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6 May 2020
Never waste a good crisis. Also the corona crisis provides opportunities – M&A Magazine #1 2020
Suzanne Beijersbergen has been interviewed for M&A Magazine about the changes after the corona crisis. Does the corona crisis provides opportunities to certain parties involved in M&A transactions? Which sectors will benefit from this corona crisis and which innovations will accelerate due to the corona crisis?
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4 May 2020
General overview of the Measures Imposed by The Council for the Judiciary
It has now been 6 weeks since the Judiciary decided to close the doors of the courts, tribunals and special colleges. Cases are still being dealt with, but in a different manner. The measures taken by The Council for the Judiciary (the Judiciary) as a result of the outbreak of Covid-19 are addressed in brief in this article.
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28 April 2020
Broadening of the concept of a group company in the Temporary Emergency Bridging Measure for Job Retention (NOW)
Initially, the NOW-scheme stipulated that companies which are part of an affiliated group of companies (legal entities) must calculate the loss in turnover at group level. However, the Minister of Social Affairs and Employment has now broadened the concept of a group company.
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7 April 2020
Emergency bill for holding virtual general meetings in the making
On 3 April 2020, the Council of Ministers announced emergency legislation that will make it possible for all legal entities to hold a virtual general meeting.
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6 April 2020
M&A and COVID-19: Due diligence investigation during and after the times of the coronavirus
Conducting a proper due diligence investigation is a key step in the process of an acquisition. What specific considerations should be taken into account when conducting a due diligence investigation during or shortly after the coronavirus crisis?
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