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In this knowledge base our lawyers explain how Dutch law works in practice: when you are entitled to compensation, which time limits apply, and what an insurer, employer or landlord may and may not ask of you. Each article answers one concrete question and names the statutory provisions it rests on, so you can check the basis for yourself.

Use the filters to read by area of law: personal injury, employment law, tenancy law, insurance law, business law, family law, criminal law and administrative law. If your own situation is not covered, or you want to know what an article means for your case, contact us for an initial assessment.

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Lawyers with fighting spirit

Lawyers with Fighting Spirit Arslan Advocaten is an ambitious full-service law firm with offices in Amsterdam, The Hague, and Rotterdam.

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Claiming personal injury compensation in 10 steps

Claiming Personal Injury Compensation in 10 Steps Have you suffered an injury caused by someone else’s accident? If so, you

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Transition payment upon dismissal – everything you need to know

On dismissal a transition payment may be due, subject to conditions. This basic guide sets out the core rules. For

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Summary dismissal

Summary dismissal is the most drastic way an employment contract can end. The contract is terminated with immediate effect, without

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Whiplash after a car accident: symptoms, liability and compensation

A traffic accident can have major and long-lasting consequences. One of the most common, yet also most discussed injuries is

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Team growing stronger!

Team Growing Stronger at Arslan Advocaten As an office, we are extremely proud to announce that mr. S. (Someyya) Kuzu

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Criminal law specialists

Criminal Law Specialists at Arslan Advocaten Yesterday marked a significant milestone for our team at Arslan Advocaten. After an intensive

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Accident abroad?

If you have been involved in a traffic accident abroad and have suffered injuries as a result, you are likely

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From now on also in Amsterdam!

From now on also in Amsterdam! We are excited to announce that Arslan Advocaten has officially opened a new office

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Employee rights: frequently asked questions due to the Corona crisis

As a result of the Corona virus, many employees are in an uncertain position. Many employees have questions they don’t

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Rights of on-call and temporary agency workers during the Corona crisis.

It has become clear that the Coronavirus is affecting all layers of society. The economy has come to a standstill

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We are hiring!

We Are Hiring! Join Our Ambitious and Growing Law Firm Have you completed your (HBO/WO) degree program in Law, SJD,

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Passenger accident compensation in the Netherlands: your rights

Passenger accident compensation in the Netherlands Injured as a passenger in a car, on a motorcycle or on a scooter?

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Notice compensation upon dismissal: what are your rights?

When you, as an employee, have a fixed-term contract that lasts six months or longer, the employer must inform you

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The chain rule explained: when do you get a permanent contract?

After three consecutive fixed-term contracts, or once those contracts together have lasted longer than 36 months, a permanent contract arises

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In court, now what?

No one hopes or expects to need the legal assistance of a criminal lawyer. Unfortunately, you don’t always have control

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Don’t be fooled

In administrative law, decisions of the government are central. Government decisions can have far- reaching consequences for you. It is