New company law rules *

Netherlands - December 21 2012
The entry into effect of the 'Flex BV' Act in October 2012 brought about major changes in Dutch company law. On 1 January 2013 several other important…

Co-authors: Paul Olden, Larissa Silverentand, Petra Zijp, Wijnand Bossenbroek, Christiaan de Brauw.

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One-Tier Board Act: entry into effect on 1 January 2013 *

Netherlands - December 18 2012
The One-Tier Board Act will enter into effect on 1 January 2013. The remedial legislation will also enter into effect on that date. The purpose of the…

Co-authors: Willem Calkoen, Jochem Prinsen, Wijnand Bossenbroek, Hein Hooghoudt, Martin Grablowitz.

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Upper house of Dutch parliament passes Corporate Governance Act *

Netherlands - December 18 2012
On 13 November 2012 the upper house of the Dutch parliament passed the Corporate Governance Act. The Act is expected to enter into force on 1 July 2013…

Co-authors: Petra Zijp, Jochem Prinsen.

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Rules on inquiry proceedings to be amended *

Netherlands - December 18 2012
The act amending the rules on inquiry proceedings was passed on 12 June 2012. The new legislation will enter into force on 1 January 2013. This newsletter…

Co-authors: Paul Olden, Freerk Vermeulen.

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European Commission proposal: 40% women on supervisory boards of listed companies *

European Union - December 6 2012
On 14 November 2012 a draft directive was published by the European Commission which aims to improve the gender balance among non-executive directors in large listed companies.

Co-authors: Petra Zijp.

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