When Can You Terminate an Assignment under Dutch law?
As a principal, you may terminate an assignment agreement at any time without stating reasons according to Article 7:408 paragraph 1 Dutch Civil Code. This applies to both fixed-term and indefinite-term assignments, although notice periods and compensation obligations must be considered. The authority to terminate an assignment differs significantly between principals and contractors. Moreover, different […]
Unauthorized Conclusion of a Contract under Dutch law
Unauthorized representation in contract conclusion means that a person acts on behalf of a legal entity without the required power of attorney or statutory authority. The represented party is in principle not bound to this agreement, unless the appearance of representative authority can be demonstrated according to Article 3:61 paragraph 2 of the Dutch Civil […]
What is a Third-Party Beneficiary Clause under Dutch law?
A third-party beneficiary clause under Dutch law is a contractual provision where two parties agree that a third person gains an independent right to claim performance. This third party can directly demand performance from one of the contracting parties without having been involved in the original agreement. The legal foundation follows from Article 6:253 of […]