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Legal 500 highlights 24 BarentsKrans-laywers in the 2019-edition
This week Legal 500 released their 2019 rankings. As in previous years, BarentsKrans is mentioned several times in this leading, international guide for the legal profession. Again we are beyond proud and grateful of these honourable mentions. Developing Legal 500 rankings Legal 500 highlights those lawyers that provide the most cutting edge and innovative advice
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Korton Software B.V. joins Total Specific Solutions
BarentsKrans assisted Korton Group B.V. with the sale of Korton Software B.V., a supplier of software solutions for mobility specifically aimed at personal transport, to Total Specific Solutions (TSS) B.V. Every month millions of fares are processed through the solutions of Korton Software, making them a leading player in the Dutch mobility vertical. With the
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Engineering firm Lievense acquires high-voltage specialist Petersburg Consultants
BarentsKrans assisted the shareholders of Petersburg Consultants B.V. with the sale of the company by consultancy- and engineering firm Lievense Holding B.V. Petersburg Consultants B.V. is active in the field of high voltage, high voltage related infrastructure and the influence of high voltage on the environment. With this acquisition Lievense is taking an important step
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Pharmacist’s exemption in Dutch Patent Act
On 1 February 2019 the so-called pharmacist’s exemption was introduced in article 53 (c) of the Dutch Patent Act (“Rijksoctrooiwet”). Pharmacists are now, under certain conditions, allowed to prepare medicinal products that are covered by a patent. This undermines the patentee’s exclusive right. What is the scope of this new exemption? Article 53 (c) of
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Superfast: Act on collective damages claims passed Dutch Senate!
The Act on collective damages claims passed the Dutch Senate today, only seven weeks after approval by the House of Representatives on 29 January 2019! The Act will allow claim vehicles to seek damages in a collective action, which was impossible under the current Act. On the other hand the Act contains stricter requirements for
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Chambers Europe 2019 about BarentsKrans: fast, flexible and reliable advice
Chambers Europe 2019, the guide that provides an overview of law firms and lawyers in Europe, has just been released. We are very proud to have received numerous honourable mentions once again. BarentsKrans has been ranked in six different practice areas. Ten of our lawyers have been recommended by name. Chambers and Partners publish their
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Pharma update | Court of Justice EU: Dutch MEB must publish skinny label
In response to questions referred by the The Hague Court of Appeal in the case of Warner- Lambert Company LLC vs. The State of the Netherlands, the Court of Justice for the European Union ruled that the Dutch MEB is held to publish, upon request of the applicant of a marketing authorisation, the “skinny label”
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Barene Participations acquired by 360 Payment Solutions
BarentsKrans assisted the shareholders of Barene Participations B.V. with the sale of the group to the Italian 360 Payment Solutions S.p.A. (formerly named Trans Ferry). Barene Participations and its group companies are active in the field of ferry bookings and maritime services for train- and road hauliers as well as shipping agents. Michiel Martin and
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Telecoms update: NL Court of Appeal about to shed light on FRAND issues
For the first time since the CJEU decision in Huawei v ZTE, the Dutch Court of Appeal has the opportunity to provide insight into how the FRAND-ness of the business conduct of a SEP-owner is to be assessed. After a long period of silence in Dutch case law on FRAND-issues, there are promising developments ahead,
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Rankings Chambers Global 2019: again great results for BarentsKrans
Chambers Global 2019 was published today, the guide that provides a global overview of five international jurisdictions. BarentsKrans has a number of wonderful mentions for Corporate/M&A, Intellectual Property and Dispute Resolution. Feedback from clients and peers The yearly Chambers ranking lists are based upon feedback received from clients as well as peer reviews. Chambers is
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