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Turboliquidation Does Not Erase Creditor Duty

Paolo Maria Pavan

Rotterdam court pierced turboliquidation after an asset sale and selective payments during litigation, making directors personally liable.

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May 12, 2026

When a VOF Runs on Family, Not Governance

Paolo Maria Pavan

A Hague interim ruling shows a VOF can be dissolved for ‘weighty reasons’ when cooperation collapses. Fix governance and contract-practice gaps.

COURT CASE COURT RULING GOVERNANCE Paolo Maria Pavan

May 11, 2026

Deadlock Claims Need Evidence, Not Frustration

Paolo Maria Pavan

A 50/50 real estate BV fight showed that an offer clause is not enough. Without agreed valuation and cost rules, enforcement stalls and cash burns.

COURT CASE COURT RULING GOVERNANCE Paolo Maria Pavan

May 8, 2026

Confidentiality Will Not Shield a Disputed Valuation

Paolo Maria Pavan

Amsterdam Enterprise Chamber says key valuation documents must be shared. If value sits in related entities, disputes can force transparency.

COURT CASE COURT RULING GOVERNANCE Paolo Maria Pavan

May 7, 2026

Informal Transfers Become Real Debt

Paolo Maria Pavan

Appeal court treated years of accounts as consent. A €144,892 current-account balance became payable, plus statutory interest and legal costs.

COURT CASE COURT RULING GOVERNANCE Paolo Maria Pavan

May 6, 2026

Shared practice, shared risk after breakup

Paolo Maria Pavan

Haarlem court: ending a maatschap doesn’t let one partner take the practice. Without interim governance, cash, staff and billing break fast.

COURT CASE COURT RULING GOVERNANCE Paolo Maria Pavan

Apr 24, 2026

Brand risk ignored, seller liability lost

Paolo Maria Pavan

A rebrand triggered by older trademarks surfaced a dormant risk, but the SPA warranty deadline had lapsed. Founder lesson: document and disclose.

COURT CASE COURT RULING GOVERNANCE Paolo Maria Pavan

Apr 23, 2026

Claim Fails on Limitation and Director Liability

Paolo Maria Pavan

Hague court said a 1990 shutdown made Dynatools’ €746k director-liability claim too late. For founders, limits and evidence timing decide recovery.

COURT CASE COURT RULING GOVERNANCE Paolo Maria Pavan

Apr 22, 2026

Supreme Court narrows supervisory director liability

Paolo Maria Pavan

HR 30 Jan 2026: poor supervision can trigger liability, but third-party claims need clear reasoning. Document challenges and follow-ups.

COURT CASE COURT RULING GOVERNANCE Paolo Maria Pavan

Apr 21, 2026

Court confirms mismanagement in failed joint venture

Paolo Maria Pavan

Amsterdam Enterprise Chamber flagged mismanagement in a 50/50 JV. Weak records and conflicted directors can trigger removal and cost orders.

COURT CASE COURT RULING GOVERNANCE Paolo Maria Pavan

Apr 20, 2026

Director dismissal stands after procedure challenge

Paolo Maria Pavan

Dutch court confirms director removal when notice, agenda and hearing are documented. Map which entity employs the director to avoid pay claims.

COURT CASE COURT RULING GOVERNANCE Paolo Maria Pavan

Apr 19, 2026

Orders Taken After Control Was Lost

Paolo Maria Pavan

A Zaanstad ruling held indirect directors personally liable for taking new deposits once delivery and financing were no longer viable.

COURT CASE COURT RULING GOVERNANCE Paolo Maria Pavan

Apr 18, 2026

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