Incidents took place at hotel in Portals Nous

A court in Palma has taken over the investigation into two alleged rapes of women, several months apart, committed by a former British tycoon at a five-star hotel in Portals Nous, Calvia. The suspect apparently contacted the victims through a luxury sex services website and both women travelled to the island after arranging to meet…

Restructuring & Insolvency Laws and Regulations Report 2025 Netherlands

1. Overview 1.1       Where would you place your jurisdiction on the spectrum of debtor- to creditor-friendly jurisdictions? Until fairly recently, the Dutch jurisdiction was primarily creditor-friendly.  The Dutch Bankruptcy Act (“DBA”) primarily aimed to satisfy creditors, rather than providing debtors with a reorganisation mechanism.  However, the introduction of the Act on confirmation of private restructuring…

History of bankrupt vegan activist revealed

Controversial vegan activist Tash Peterson has declared bankruptcy and surrendered her passport following a failed defamation case with a vet, marking another wild step in her long history in activism. Ms Peterson and her boyfriend Jack Higgs lost a defamation case initiated by Bicton Veterinary Clinic owner Kay McIntosh and her husband Andrew over comments…