US fund managers (USFM) often turn to Luxembourg for EU capital raising and structuring EU-based transactions. The Luxembourg fund vehicles and asset acquisition companies (jointly, LuxCos)...

US fund managers raising capital in the EU often set up a Luxembourg special limited partnership (SCSp) qualifying as an alternative investment fund (AIF).

US fund managers (𝗨𝗦𝗙𝗠𝘀) raising capital in Europe typically establish a Luxembourg access point to their fund complex, usually in the form of a special limited partnership (𝗦𝗖𝗦𝗽)...

U.S. fund managers (USFM) that raise capital in Europe typically do so through a Luxembourg parallel fund sleeve (LPFS), usually organised as a special limited partnership (SCSp).

Recent developments in EU tax law include Advocate General opinions on the Parent-Subsidiary Directive's anti-abuse provisions and Italian group taxation rules, alongside institutional progress...

Loyens & Loeff New York regularly posts ‘Snippets' on a range of EU tax and legal topics.

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has carried out raids on contractors suspected of illegal collusion.

Dutch listed companies commonly deploy protective foundations as a defensive mechanism against hostile takeovers, granting independent boards the power to rapidly dilute bidder voting control through preference share issuance. This governance tool has gained widespread adoption among Dutch corporations and increasingly appears in international structures, offering companies crucial time to evaluate alternatives while maintaining strategic autonomy.

On 12 May 2026, the Dutch House of Representatives adopted the legislative proposal More protection for flexible workers ('Meer zekerheid flexwerkers'). Through various amendments, the proposal has been tightened...

The Dutch Central Bank (De Nederlandsche Bank, DCB) recently announced that, in the coming period, it will be paying increased attention to the fixed overheads requirement...

A Dutch court has dismissed an interim relief request seeking to suspend a government prohibition on Kyndryl's acquisition of Solvinity, a Dutch IT services provider that hosts the DigiD digital identity platform. The ruling addresses concerns about potential US access to sensitive government data while criticizing the State Secretary's handling of transparency and document disclosure during the proceedings.

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the legal and tax profession, moving beyond simple tool adoption to transform how professionals create value and serve clients.

This blog outlines the key moments when ground rent may be revised, such as at the end of an administrative period...

Loyens & Loeff NY regularly posts 'Snippets' on EU tax and legal topics. This Snippet describes the impact of the new Dutch (𝐍𝐋) entity tax classification rules on NL limited...

This first EU Connect Snippet highlights the themes shaping Europe's financial regulatory agenda in 2026. During this week's Afore FinTech Conference...

The Swiss Federal Supreme Court's decision 5A_114/2025 confirms that a case becomes pending as soon as an optional conciliation request is filed, even if the authorities make formal mistakes.

As of 1 January 2026, Switzerland adjusted the statutory maximum interest rates for consumer credit. The Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP) set the annual percentage rate (APR) ceiling at 10% for cash loans...

In a recent decision (BGer 4A_605/2024), the Swiss Federal Supreme Court confirmed that the special interests underlying arbitration proceedings must be...

Loyens & Loeff New York regularly posts 'Snippets' on a range of EU tax and legal topics. This Snippet describes the recently published Dutch tax plans 2025, with a focus on four key elements for US multinationals.

Loyens & Loeff New York regularly posts ‘Snippets' on a range of EU tax and legal topics. This Snippet summarises proposed changes to the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).