Legal Expat Desk - Legal support for Expats in the Netherlands

Legal Expat Desk

The Legal Expat Desk, LED for short, is an information hub, advising the expat community living and working in The Netherlands. Founded in 2006 by
GMW Advocaten, it regularly publishes articles covering a wide spectrum of legal topics. Working together with a wide network of legal experts, notaries and trusted partners, the experts deliver clear and concise advice, also keeping the public informed about changes in the Dutch legal system.

GMW’s LED lawyers – listed on the right hand side – have been selected because of their extensive experience and expertise in handling legal matters with international aspects.

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Recent blogposts

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When is Dutch law applicable in case of divorce?

If you have moved to the Netherlands from another country, you may be in for some surprises if you decide to file for divorce in the Netherlands.

Friends: The right of cooptation

Friends: The right of cooptation

If clearly stipulated in the contract, the right of cooptation can be a strong right with obvious benefits. Would you like to negotiate with your landlord on a right of cooptation? Do you have other questions about the right of cooptation? I’ll be happy to inform you.

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Get Work-Wise on Wednesday

A quick question about your employment contract or curious to your rights under Dutch law? Each Wednesday morning from 9 till 10 am, our employment lawyers, Godelijn Boonman, Fraukje Panis or Elena Deliran, are available for a free 10-minute one-off phonecall about your legal employment [...]

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Employer fined for lack of work permits for foreign personnel

Be aware that the presence of a Subcontracting Agreement might not be enough to prove that foreigners in your company carry out work as sub contracts. This recent judgment shows that specific (employment-) circumstances will also be taken into account.