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Private Law

Turmoil in the banking sector? The transferability of credit claims after the Promontoria case (2020)

In July 2020, the Supreme Court of the Netherlands answered in its so-called Promontoria case ruling four preliminary questions in the context of the transferability of credit claims from banks to non-banks. The financial sector was on edge, but could breathe a sigh of relief after the judgment.

• 06-05-2021

Private Law

Performance of the franchisor’s pre-disclosure obligation in the COVID-19 era

The pandemic may have affected franchise businesses financially. When disclosing information on their financial position, franchisors must ensure that the disclosure is current, accurate, and complete.

Chalermwut Sriporm • 22-12-2020

Private Law

Emotional customers, cautious banks

Banks have to warn their customers against the risks of trading in options and futures, all the more so when the customer is emotional about previous losses. Does that not, generally speaking, go too far?

• 28-05-2012

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Turmoil in the banking sector? The transferability of credit claims after the Promontoria case (2020)

Performance of the franchisor’s pre-disclosure obligation in the COVID-19 era

Emotional customers, cautious banks