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Protection of trade secrets in the Netherlands
The scope of protection of trade secrets in the Netherlands has broadened by the introduction of the Dutch Act on the protection of trade secrets (...)
EU-U.S. Privacy Shield, another deal down the drain?
If your company transfers personal data of EU citizens to the United States (U.S.) on the basis of the Privacy Shield, be aware! On 5 (...)
Start up: legal tips to attract staff
In a tight job market, it can be difficult to attract talented employees for start-ups. Apart from being innovative, fast paced and dynamic, the salary (...)
Reversed listing in the Netherlands more stringent
The rules for a reversed listing in the Netherlands will become more stringent. On 4 December 2017, Euronext Amsterdam released a notice to this effect. (...)
Acquisition by 216 accounts
In March 2017, 216 Accountants closed its first acquisition by acquiring Ceifer Accountants and Tax Advisors. Ceifer is specialized in business services and accountancy for the medical practice. 216 Accountants (...)
Bluetrace provides connected stadium of FC AZ
Connectivity expert Bluetrace and the Dutch professional football club AZ have entered into a five year contract for the provision of fast and reliable wireless internet for (...)
Lumos and Opic close first funding round
1 July 2016. Lumos Group has closed its first funding round provided by the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC). The U.S. Government’s Development Finance Institution (...)
House for whistleblowers act in the Netherlands
On 1 July 2016, the House for Whistleblowers Act (Wet Huis voor klokkenluiders) has come into effect in the Netherlands. This legislation stipulates that Dutch (...)
Partnership Enactus UvA and Penrose
Amsterdam, 17 March 2016. Penrose has entered into a long term partnership with Enactus University of Amsterdam. Enactus UvA is the local representation of Enactus , (...)
Share Merger Anntac and WWO
Amsterdam, March 2016. International ICT company AnnTac and Netherlands based WijWerkenOnline have joint forces by way of a share merger. Penrose has advised the companies on (...)