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Legal options for parents who need protection under Dutch law Law & More  |  Family Law  |  February 2026 A custody arrangement is set down on paper. But what happens when the other parent simply doesn’t follow it? What can you do when your children are caught in the middle? And when does the court […]

Competition law exists to ensure a fair marketplace where businesses compete on merit. However, when competitors collude to fix prices, share markets, or rig bids, they form a cartel—the most serious infringement of competition law. For the victims of these illicit agreements, the financial consequences can be devastating, resulting in inflated prices and lost profits.

When another country seeks to prosecute an individual located in the Netherlands, the Dutch legal system engages one of two distinct procedures. This is not a mere technicality; the path taken profoundly impacts the individual’s rights, the speed of the process, and the available grounds to contest the transfer. Understanding this fundamental distinction is the

When a reintegration process goes wrong under Dutch law, one question comes up immediately: who foots the bill? In almost every case, the primary financial and legal risk lands squarely on the employer’s shoulders. Getting this wrong can lead to a hefty wage sanction from the UWV, forcing you to pay an employee’s salary for a third

A Comprehensive Guide to the Evidentiary Value of Induction Loops and Your Legal Remedies as a Suspect If you have been involved in a serious traffic accident or charged with a significant traffic offence in the Netherlands, you may have encountered the term lussenonderzoek (loop research). For many suspects and even some legal professionals, this

The principle seems straightforward: in all actions concerning children, their best interests shall be a primary consideration. Yet, for legal professionals in the Netherlands, the practical application of Article 3 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is anything but simple. It acts as a fundamental benchmark in family law, migration

When parents divorce or separate, the question of visitation arrangements is often one of the most emotionally charged topics. Parents have their own wishes and ideas, but what is the role of the child itself? From what age does a child’s opinion count? And can a child refuse visitation or even enforce it? In this

The outcome of a criminal trial is rarely decided solely in the courtroom. Often, the verdict is shaped months earlier, in the silence of an interrogation room, the technical analysis of a forensic lab, or the meticulous drafting of investigative requests by a defense lawyer. At the heart of this process lies a specific legal

Imagine a scenario where your reputation, career, and personal relationships are dismantled overnight by a single lie. For the vast majority of people, the legal system is a shield designed to protect them from harm. However, for a small but significant number of individuals, that same system is weaponised against them. This is the realm

The success of the renewable energy transition in the Netherlands has created a paradox: the rapid deployment of solar parks and wind farms has outpaced the expansion of the physical infrastructure required to transport that energy. This has resulted in widespread “netcongestie” (grid congestion), creating significant waiting lists (wachtrij) for grid connections and leading to

Mergers, acquisitions, and internal restructurings are commonplace in the corporate world. For employees, however, a “transfer of undertaking” (overgang van onderneming) often brings uncertainty. Will my role change? Do I have to move to a new location? And most importantly: Do I have to go? Under Dutch law, the starting point is clear: employees transfer

In the realm of Dutch criminal law, few definitions carry as much weight regarding sentencing and legal consequences as “zwaar lichamelijk letsel” or serious bodily injury. The distinction between simple assault (mishandeling) and severe assault (zware mishandeling) often hinges entirely on how the court qualifies the resulting injury. This qualification is not merely a matter

When you’re buying or merging with a company in the Netherlands, legal due diligence isn’t just a formality. It’s your main defence against hidden risks that could turn a promising deal into a costly mistake. Many buyers focus heavily on financial numbers but miss critical legal issues that can damage the transaction later. A thorough