Real estate development and climate: between dream and deed

In practice, initiators of real estate development have to deal with municipalities that impose all kinds of requirements on buildings. Such as in the area of energy efficiency (BENG) and safety (police certification). It is often not considered that the law does not always allow for such agreements. This is because the Housing Act (Section […]
Blieb, blieb, you are through to the next round!

Preventing discrimination in the labor market Discrimination is (unfortunately) the order of the day. So too in the labor market. Especially in recruitment and selection procedures. One of the best known examples is perhaps that of Jeffrey Koorndijk. After applying for a job, he accidentally received an internal e-mail containing the reason for the rejection: […]
Developments in the power struggle between franchisor and franchisee

An overview of relevant changes resulting from the enactment of the Franchise Act More and more businesses are run on a franchise basis. That is, the entrepreneur (the franchisee) uses a concept developed by the franchisor. For example, did you know that many Albert Heijn stores are operated by franchisees? But franchising is also common […]
Determining UBO as part of client due diligence

We previously informed you about the UBO register. That article addressed questions such as: what is a UBO, what is the UBO register and who is subject to the obligation to register? We pointed out that starting September 27, 2020, organizations have one and a half years – that is, until March 27, 2022 – […]