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Intellectual Property (IP) in Joint Ventures
A joint venture is often interesting for companies that have been active in their market for a longer period of time and that want to ...
When does a shareholder not have information rights
This blog addresses the question of when a shareholder of a Dutch private limited company is not entitled to information under the laws of the ...
Marco Meijer switches to Penrose
We are pleased to announce that Marco Meijer will continue his practice at Penrose from 1 April 2022. Marco started his career as a lawyer ...
Penrose continues as a cooperative U.A.
From 1st April 2022, the legal form of Penrose has changed from a private limited company to a cooperative without liability. This change is rather ...
The European Digital Strategy: rules for governing digital services
How the EU wants to diminish the power of big techAs part of the European digital strategy, also known as Shaping Europe’s Digital Future, the ...
Addition ‘for whatever reason’ important under Dutch law
Words Matter. Lawyers think so anyway, because our written products are a cornerstone of our work. Think of contracts and procedural documents. Especially with agreements, ...
Shareholder disputes
They seem to have become a trend: shareholder disputes. Until last year, I occasionally assisted a shareholder in a shareholder dispute; now I’m faced with ...
Penrose opens pro-bono help line for Dutch legal questions re: corona virus
Amsterdam based law firm Penrose has opened a temporary phone line for SME businesses that have been hit hard by the COVID-19 virus in the ...
Penrose at RTLZ “Doe maar duurzaam” (“Go the sustainable way”)
Our society is currently infused by a number of brilliant technical and sustainable innovations. The development of these innovations is also reflected by our clients. ...
Review of a Settlement Agreement under Dutch employment law (also “VSO”): aspects to consider
The settlement agreement under Dutch employment law (in Dutch: Vaststellingsovereenkomst or VSO), i.e. the agreement to terminate employment contracts, has become the most in-demand agreement ...