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Courts take lenient approach to standing of ‘idealistic’ claim foundations under Dutch class action regime

Recent case law on the standing of ‘idealistic’ claim foundations shows courts’ lenient approach.

To what extent does the WAMCA procedure allow for collective actions for damages due to breaches of the GDPR?

Whether it is possible to claim collective damages for an alleged breach of the GDPR by means of WAMCA proceedings has been a recent question within the mass damages practice. What information on this topic can be found in legislation, case law and litera

Cross-border representative actions: publication of requirements for Dutch organisations seeking designation as ‘qualified entities’

By 26 December 2023 at the latest, EU Member States must publish a list of organisations that they have designated as ‘qualified entities’ (bevoegde instanties) for bringing cross-border representative actions within the EU on behalf of consumers.

Repsol: Dutch parent company cannot simply be used as anchor defendant to create jurisdiction

Foreign entities are often sued in the Netherlands on the basis of the ‘anchor defendant’ construction.

Legislative proposal on mass damages claims approved by the Dutch Senate

On 19 March 2019, the Dutch Senate approved the legislative proposal that introduces collective actions for damages under article 3:305a of the Dutch Civil Code (DCC). As the legislative proposal did not give rise to any debate in the Senate, it was passe

Legislative proposal for mass damages claims approved by the Dutch House of Representatives

On 29 January 2019, the Dutch House of Representatives approved the legislative proposal that introduces collective actions for damages under article 3:305a of the Dutch Civil Code (DCC). This proposal aims to amend article 3:305a DCC to enable collective

Branda Katan teaches course on Dutch class action regime

Branda Katan will co-teach the current affairs ‘WAMCA’ course on 2 February 2022 from 14:00 to 18:15 at the Centrum voor Postacademisch Juridisch Onderwijs. Branda, together with co-teacher Professor Ruud Hermans, will discuss all aspects of the Dutch cla

Corporate governance and directors' duties in the Netherlands: overview

A Q&A guide to corporate governance law in the Netherlands.

Stibbe advises Avista Capital Partners

Stibbe advised Avista Capital Partners on the acquistion of a 50% stake in Vision Healthcare.

Cyber incidents… are you ready for it?

Cyber incidents have become an inescapable part of today’s reality, and they are here to stay. The question is no longer if your organisation will become affected by an incident, but when.

Supreme Court approves criminal liability of suspect refusing to unlock his smartphone

In a groundbreaking judgment, the Belgian Supreme Court (Court of Cassation) states that the investigating judge may order a suspect to provide the access code of his mobile phone. Hans Van Bavel and Charlotte Conings shed a light on the judgment.

Helene Maks

Senior Professional Support Lawyer (not admitted to the bar) Amsterdam

Beperking geldigheidsduur schaarse vergunningen voor laadpalen langs rijkswegen in strijd met de Dienstenwet

De Afdeling oordeelt in twee uitspraken dat de verkorte geldigheidsduur van vergunningen voor laadpalen op verzorgingsplaatsen langs rijkswegen in strijd is met de Dienstenwet.

PFAS: the latest developments on its legal status and regulation

Last summer, PFAS was frequently in the news, including a study by RIVM on PFAS in the blood of the Dutch population. This blog discusses the developments concerning the legal status and regulation of PFAS.

Stibbe advises Jumbo family Van Eerd on acquisition of Hema

Stibbe advised Mississippi Ventures, the investment vehicle of the Van Eerd family (owners of supermarket chain Jumbo), on the acquisition of the remaining 50 per cent of the shares in HEMA.

DNB and AFM Joint Report on digital dependence in the financial sector

On 20 October 2025, the Dutch Central Bank and the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets published a joint report on the current state of financial sector’s dependence on non-European IT Infrastructure.

Antiabuse Rules: Changes for Holding Companies Investing in the Netherlands

In this issue of Tax Notes International, Ashley Peeters and Michael Molenaars examine two recent Dutch Supreme Court rulings providing more details about antiabuse tests for foreign holding companies that invest in the Netherlands.

Termination Clauses and the Unacceptability Test: New Guidance from the Dutch Supreme Court

On 16 May 2025, the Dutch Supreme Court handed down a judgment (ECLI:NL:HR:2025:763) that provides further guidance on the legal doctrine concerning the termination of continuing performance contracts.

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