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Whoa: the new Dutch scheme for insolvency procedures

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Since 1 January 2021, the Netherlands introduced ‘The Dutch Scheme’ also known as the ‘Wet Homologatie Onderhands Akkoord’ (Whoa). This law is a type of insolvency procedure, that is far more extensive compared to other insolvency laws because it limits…

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The New German Insolvency Law

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COVID-19 has impacted businesses across the world. The effects of the measures and precautions have not only impacted the health care system, but many political and legislative changes followed as a consequence. One of these legislative changes includes a new…

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Online trials in German courts since COVID-19

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Many people are currently working from home due to COVID-19. This means that video conferences have become part of our everyday life. The effect of governmental measures to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 is also clearly noticeable in the…

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Which court has jurisdiction and which law applies?

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Before you can start legal proceedings against a foreign customer, there are two questions that are important to consider: Which court has jurisdiction? In other words: Which court is competent to judge the conflict? Which law is applicable? Under which…

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COVID-19 to put bankruptcies on hold in Spain

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Due to the devastating spread of the COVID-19 virus, on March 15 the Spanish prime minister announced the state of emergency (“estado de alarma”). Subsequently, on March 17 a decree was passed, establishing certain measures on how to deal with…

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