Interest rate derivative, mistake and the banking duty of care: Supreme Court corrects the Amsterdam Court of Appeal
When must a bank share its interest rate view on an interest rate derivative? The Supreme Court sets aside the judgment of the Amsterdam Court…
Law firm liable for USD 17 million in tax damage after error on US tax residency
Professional liability of a tax adviser: the duty to inform in international tax structures On 12 May 2026 the Amsterdam Court of Appeal (ECLI:NL:GHAMS:2026:1289) awarded…
Suretyship for legal fees annulled: three courts of appeal on a director-shareholder's personal security
Suretyship and personal security in the legal profession Three courts of appeal annulled personal suretyships and guarantees that lawyers required from their clients for the…
Former partner remains liable for rent arrears after dissolution of a vof
Liability of a former partner after dissolution of a general partnership A former partner of a dissolved vof remains jointly and severally liable for the…
Tacit renewal of a distribution agreement: the non-compete clause remains in force
Non-compete clauses in distribution agreements The 's-Hertogenbosch Court of Appeal upholds that a distributor which, during the term of an exclusive distribution agreement, brings its…
Hospital liable for gynaecologist's conduct: limitation period set aside
Hospital liability in cases of medical fraud: the contractual relationship prevails In 1988, a gynaecologist used his own sperm during an artificial insemination treatment. More…
Supreme Court: contractual interest of 1.5% per month may be unacceptable
Contractual interest and collection costs tested against reasonableness and fairness The Supreme Court partially sets aside the court of appeal's judgment because the court failed…