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Next stage of European insolvency law harmonisation has come into force

The long-awaited EU insolvency directive has now been adopted, advancing the harmonisation of European insolvency law across Europe.

The European Digital Transformation of VAT  – VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA)

The EU reform package ‘VAT in the Digital Age’ (ViDA) fundamentally modernises the EU VAT system – find out how to navigate the digital transformation.

ESG Obligations for Directors: How Dutch Law Is Responding to the European Green Turn

EU law is redefining corporate governance responsibilities across Europe within the ESG framework. The Netherlands offers a compelling case study

Trademarks Breaching Public Order: The “LA MAFIA” Case

Trademark law has limits: Glorifying organized crime forfeits monopoly rights – even after 20 years of use and millions in revenue. The “LA MAFIA SE SIENTA A LA MESA” case shows how the EU Court, EUIPO, and Spanish Patent Office declare such marks invalid

EU Unveils European Business Wallet Proposal

The European Commission proposed EU-wide European Business Wallets (EUBW) to streamline companies’ digital identity and credential exchange.

EARN Annual Meeting 2025 in Porto

This year’s European EARN meeting featured a dynamic exchange on political, economic, and legal challenges, aimed at advancing a capital markets union.