International commercial courts: the Netherlands is lagging behind

International commercial courts are on the rise to serve the needs and realities of international commerce. Taking a recent study, some features of the Singapore International Commercial Court are compared to plans to set up a Netherlands Commercial Court.

Bob Wessels • February 05, 2018

U.S Bill to limit venue shopping in bankruptcy cases

Draft legislation in the USA will limit the choice of courts where insolvency cases can be handled. The draft bill will effectively limit access to the popular bankruptcy courts in New York and Delaware. It will not be adopted without a political struggle.

Bob Wessels • January 15, 2018

Rescue of Business in Insolvency Law – ELI Report published

In a recent report of the European Law Institute (ELI) over 100 recommendation are made on a variety of themes affected by the rescue of financially distressed, but viable businesses. These include security rights and contract, corporate and labour law.

Bob Wessels • September 13, 2017

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International commercial courts: the Netherlands is lagging behind

U.S Bill to limit venue shopping in bankruptcy cases

Rescue of Business in Insolvency Law – ELI Report published