Research at CNR
CNR's research area covers notarial law, in particular family property law. A multidisciplinary approach, both civil and tax, characterises the research and makes the set-up unique in the Netherlands.
The Centre for Notarial Law (CNR) is a leading research centre with a strong tradition in positive law ('classical law') oriented research. The CNR emphasises the social relevance of notarial law, including empirical research, comparative law and private international law. The research, closely linked to the notarial law bachelor and master programmes, promotes a strong interaction between education and research. With a sharper focus on family property law, CNR has established itself as an influential player in law, regulation, case law and practice, especially in areas such as inheritance law, matrimonial property law, law of persons and family law, and estate planning. CNR researchers are active in lectures, training, legal advice and media appearances, and maintain close ties with legal practice. With collaborations both nationally and internationally, and strong representation in academic journals and professional magazines, the CNR continues to maintain its reputation as a leading research centre.
Core programme
CNR's core programme is: 'notarial law, in particular family property law'. It therefore focuses on one of the pillars of notarial law.
The programme has the following programmatic key points: Personal and family law in the narrow sense; Family property law, civil and tax; Inheritance law, civil and tax (gift and inheritance tax); and: Estate planning.
The research is characterised by a multidisciplinary approach, both civil and tax. An example is the research on 'value and inheritance law'. Both civil law and tax law are addressed and, in addition to inheritance law, attention is also paid to matrimonial property law. Consideration can also be given from family property law to family-related forms of cooperation (partnerships).