5 Key Considerations for a Distribution Agreement under Dutch law
When concluding a distribution agreement in the Netherlands, you must address exclusivity arrangements, competition law compliance, termination conditions, pricing agreements, and the obligations of both parties. These elements determine the legal validity and commercial balance of your collaborative relationship with distributors. A distribution agreement under Dutch law governs the business relationship between supplier and distributor […]
Commission Rights after Termination of a Dutch Agency Agreement
Commercial agents in the Netherlands retain the right to commission on agreements concluded after termination when these are primarily the result of their work during the agency and are finalized within a reasonable period according to the Dutch Article 7:431 paragraph 2 of the Dutch Civil Code. Terminating an agency agreement in the Netherlands does […]
What is a Kort Geding? Dutch Summary Court Proceedings for Urgent Relief
A kort geding is a Dutch summary proceedings procedure that enables parties to obtain a preliminary court decision on urgent matters within approximately six weeks. This expedited judicial process addresses time-sensitive legal issues through simplified proceedings before a Dutch district court president, offering substantially faster resolution than ordinary Dutch court procedures that typically exceed one […]
Management agreements in The Netherlands
A management agreement under Dutch law is a contract in which a company engages a director or manager — usually through a management BV — to run part of its business as an independent assignment rather than as an employee. Because it is not a named contract, the parties have wide freedom to shape it, […]
What is a right of retention under Dutch law?
A right of retention is the statutory authority of a creditor to retain possession of a debtor’s property until all outstanding claims are satisfied, as regulated in Article 3:290 of the Dutch Civil Code. This security right protects creditors against payment risks by granting them actual control over goods. For instance, a garage owner retains […]
Dispute Over a Franchise Agreement under Dutch law
Under Dutch law, a franchise agreement dispute arises when franchisee and franchisor conflict over fulfillment of contractual obligations, whereby the court determines which party is in breach and what damages are owed pursuant to Article 6:74 Dutch Civil Code. Franchise disputes in the Netherlands rank among the most complex commercial cases in the Netherlands. The […]
Loan agreement in the Netherlands
A loan agreement under Dutch law is a contract in which a lender provides a sum of money that the borrower agrees to repay, usually with interest, on agreed terms. Putting it in writing fixes the amount, the repayment schedule, the interest, any security and which law applies. This page explains when interest is owed, […]
Contracting agreements in the Netherlands
A contracting agreement under Dutch law (aanneming van werk) is a contract in which a contractor undertakes to produce a specific physical result for a client for a price. It covers far more than construction: a custom machine, a fitted kitchen or a built-to-order boat all fall under it. This page explains when the work […]
How Do You Terminate a Dutch Commercial Agreement Prematurely?
Terminating a commercial agreement prematurely under Dutch law is possible through five methods: termination for breach of contract, regular cancellation according to contractual terms, mutual termination by agreement, nullification due to defects of consent, or automatic expiration upon reaching the agreed term. The precise conditions depend on contract type and applicable legislation. Terminating a commercial […]
Privacy Law in the Netherlands
Dutch Privacy Law Privacy law has been hot for years with the advent of new technologies. Data is rightly seen as the new gold as can hold valuable information. Personal data is constantly shared automatically between companies sharing information on where are people located, what do they do, what do they buy, what do they […]