Tort in the Netherlands
Dutch law contains detailed rules on the obligation to compensate damages by a party committing a tort to another party. The core provision is formed by article 6:162 of the Dutch Civil Code. It follows that five conditions must be met for a successful claim in the case of a tort in the Netherlands. In […]
Legally binding document in the Netherlands
In everyday life and especially in business, agreements are made all the time. Sometimes a dispute arises as to whether the agreements made are binding. It is not uncommon to be asked for a legally binding document to prove the existence of such agreements. However, a specific legal document is not always required. Our contract […]
Contracting agreements in the Netherlands
Dutch law has specific provisions for several specific contract types. Particularly in the case of contracting agreements in the Netherlands, the parties are not always aware of these additional legal provisions. These provisions apply to many more contract types other than construction contracts. For example, when a machine, piece of furniture, car or boat is […]
Dutch Product Compliance Lawyer
+31 (0)20 – 210 31 38Claartje.vandermarel@maakadvocaten.nl +31 (0)20 – 210 31 38e-Mail Claartje van der Marel Dutch Product Compliance Lawyer Claartje van der Marel is an esteemed Dutch Product Compliance lawyer at MAAK Advocaten in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. She has built her legal career helping foreign and Dutch businesses overcome the challenges of regulatory frameworks. Claartje specializes in […]
General Terms and Conditions in the Netherlands
For commercial transactions in The Netherlands, general terms and conditions (in Dutch: ‘Algemene Voorwaarden‘) are often applied. Most Dutch companies adhere to general terms and conditions in the Netherlands. The Dutch Civil Code contains provisions regarding the content of general terms and conditions and the way in which they should be used. This blog by […]
Shareholders’ agreement in the Netherlands
A Shareholders’ Agreement in the Netherlands is an agreement where shareholders of a Dutch private limited company (N.V.), or a Dutch public limited corporation (B.V.), further regulate their legal relationships. This in addition to the company’s articles of association. A Shareholders´ Agreement is not required by law. Directors and shareholders of private companies must follow […]
How to buy a horse in the Netherlands?
How to buy a horse in the Netherlands? Here are 5 ways to lower the risk. Buyers and sellers often instruct our horse lawyers in the Netherlands if they are involved in a dispute after the purchase of a horse. Here are 5 tips that will help you reduce your risk of buying a horse. agent […]
Notice of non-conformity under the CISG
Under the CISG, the requirements for a notice of non-conformity are that the buyer notifies the seller within a reasonable time after discovering or ought to have discovered the non-conformity. There are no formal requirements for the notice, but the notice must state the nature of the defect and be sufficiently specific to enable the […]
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Corporate Power of Attorney in the Netherlands
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