Pension Law
We are engaged in advising, litigating and drawing up contracts with regard to general pension law. We are particularly involved in changing pension schemes and advising on pension aspects in acquisitions.
Renzo Ter Haseborg
partner/lawyer
News
Working with self-employed workers after the Uber ruling
Recently, the Dutch Supreme Court confirmed in a case related to Uber taxi drivers that for the assessment of the existence of an employment or contractor relationship all relevant circumstances must be taken into account.
Franchisors beware; under Dutch law a franchise agreement is not always terminable under the franchise agreement’s termination provisions
A franchisor (Leen Bakker) entered into a franchise agreement with a franchisee in 1995. Pursuant to that franchise agreement, the franchisee operates a home furnishings store under the Leen Bakker franchise formula. A termination clause in the franchise agreement provides, inter alia, that termination takes place with a term of 13 months, and that the franchisor may only terminate the franchise agreement if it cannot reasonably be required to continue the agreement.
New rules for European design rights
With a design registration, the appearance of a product or design can be protected for 5 years and (after renewal max 25 years). For a design to be registered, it must be new (i.e. not previously made public) and have an individual character (i.e. sufficiently different from designs already on the market).
A mouse hole to get out from under a mandatory pension
Two judgments of the Den Bosch Court of Appeal whether company was subject to the Fashion, Interior, Carpet and Textile Industry Pension Fund (Bpf MITT).
Tessa de Mönnink wins award at European Franchise Awards
On Thursday evening 10 October, two Dutch winners received awards at the European Franchise Awards ceremony. Tessa de Mönnink of Parker Advocaten and hospitality franchise formula Verhage received European awards in their categories.