Dutch Attorney Contract Law and Litigation

Sabine Vletter is a highly experienced attorney specialized in contract law and litigation. She advises and represents companies throughout the entire lifecycle of contracts – from drafting and negotiating to reviewing, amending, and terminating agreements. In addition, she assists clients in resolving contractual disputes, both in the Netherlands and internationally.

Specialist in Dutch contract law

As a Dutch lawyer, Sabine has extensive experience in a broad range of commercial contracts, including:

• Collaboration agreements under Dutch law such as distribution, franchise, and agency contracts.

• Purchase agreements under Dutch law for machinery, production lines, and other assets.

• Engineering contracts under Dutch law and agreements in the manufacturing and production sector.

• Offtake agreements under Dutch law and cross-border supply contracts.

• Contracts for medical devices, including regulatory compliance issues.

• Construction contracts under Dutch law, such as building contracts and design & build agreements.

Studies show that over 60% of commercial disputes worldwide arise from contractual issues. Sabine’s expertise helps companies identify risks early and reduce exposure to costly disputes.

Dispute resolution and litigation in the Netherlands

When a contract dispute escalates, Sabine represents her clients before:

• All Dutch civil courts

• Arbitration institutes

• Regulatory authorities

In the Netherlands alone, over 70% of civil cases are related to contractual matters. With her litigation experience and analytical insight, Sabine quickly identifies the turning points in a case and develops strategic, solution-oriented approaches.

Safeguarding rights and recovery under Dutch law

Beyond litigation, Sabine advises on securing and recovering claims, including:

• Conservatory attachments in the Netherlands

• Escrow agreements under Dutch law

• Bank guarantees under Dutch law

These instruments enable businesses to protect their position and strengthen their recovery prospects in both national and international matters.

Clients

Sabine advises and represents both Dutch companies and internationally operating enterprises. She has in-depth knowledge of the entire production chain, from manufacturing to distribution, and the legal challenges that arise at every stage.

Approach and style

Sabine is known as a highly analytical lawyer. She quickly gets to the essence of complex contracts and disputes, sees where a case truly hinges, and translates this into practical, strategic, and effective solutions.