News room
27 March 2025
Changing the playing field through simplified and modernised law of evidence?
In our (international) litigation practice, we provide clients with strategic advice on the course of civil proceedings and their alignment with other imminent or pending (complex) proceedings, potentially in foreign jurisdictions. In certain situations, we point out differences between Dutch (procedural) law and, for example, Anglo-Saxon rules. On 1 January 2025, the Dutch Act Modernising Rules on Evidence entered into force and those differences have potentially decreased. The…
Read more >25 March 2025
Notification: Internet consultation Draft Bill on Code of Conduct for Unwanted Behaviour
On 18 February 2025, State Secretary Nobel (Participation and Integration) launched the internet consultation for the Draft Bill on the Code of Conduct for Unwanted Behaviour (Gedragscode ongewenst gedrag). This proposal is part of the National Action Program on Tackling Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence (Nationaal Actieprogramma Aanpak seksueel grensoverschrijdend gedrag en seksueel geweld), which introduced several measures in 2023, including the mandatory implementation of a code of…
Read more >25 March 2025
The Role of ‘Entrepreneurship’ in the Uber Case: a Glimpse into the Future of Employment Relationships
The recent ruling by the Dutch Supreme Court (ECLI:NL:HR:2025:319) in the Uber case has reignited the debate over the classification of employment relationships. The central question in this case was whether Uber drivers should be regarded as employees or as independent contractors (self-employed individuals). This issue is not only pertinent to Uber but also has broader implications for how we define labor in the modern economy. The key…
Read more >25 March 2025
Maternity Leave and Leave Entitlements: The Supreme Court Provides Further Clarity
On 21 February 2025, the Dutch Supreme Court (ECLI:NL:HR:2025:320) issued a ruling regarding the overlap of maternity leave and “other days” as outlined in the collective labor agreement for secondary vocational education and adult education (CBA MBO). What was the issue at hand? In the Netherlands, collective labor agreements can designate collective vacation days, for example for the days between Christmas and New Year. This practice is common…
Read more >21 March 2025
Sale of Wessels Bouwgroep to Bencis
Rutgers & Posch advises the shareholders of Wessels Bouwgroep in welcoming Bencis as majority shareholder. The sale was subject to ACM approval and financing and was followed by tax restructuring. The team of Rutgers & Posch consisted of Anouk Oosterom, Laura Dingemans and Hanna Steensma.
Read more >5 March 2025
Sitra Group acquires the Albert Keijzer group
Rutgers & Posch advises the shareholders of the Albert Keijzer Group on the sale to Sitra Group. Albert Keijzer is a Netherlands-based logistics business specializing in the food industry with a turnover over 25 million euros, 150 employees, 120 trucks and 270 trailers. The team of Rutgers & Posch consisted of Justus Fortuyn, Laura Dingemans, Hanna Steensma, Maarten Minnaard and Ilaha Muhseni.
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