REACH lawyer in the netherlands
+31 (0)20 – 210 31 38sander.vansomerengreve@maakadvocaten.nl +31 (0)20 – 210 31 38e-mail Sander van Someren Greve REACH Lawyer in the Netherlands Chemical Law & Regulatory Compliance Expert Sander van Someren Gréve is a specialized REACH lawyer in the Netherlands, specializing in chemicals law, REACH compliance, CLP regulations, and Dutch regulatory frameworks. As a partner at […]
Rescinding a contract under Dutch law
Rescinding a contract under Dutch law, also known as setting aside a contract, is governed by articles 6:265 DCC to 6:277 of the Dutch Civil Code. This remedy allows a party to terminate a contract due to the other party’s failure to perform their obligations. Key aspects of rescinding a contract under Dutch law It’s […]
Substantive proceedings in the Netherlands
A substantive procedure in the Netherlands is a civil procedure that is initiated to definitively settle a dispute between parties. Substantive proceedings, also known as proceedings on the merits or “bodemprocedure” in Dutch, are a type of civil legal procedure in the Netherlands used to settle disputes where one party contests a claim on arguable […]
Specialist chemical lawyer netherlands
+31 (0)20 – 210 31 38sander.vansomerengreve@maakadvocaten.nl +31 (0)20 – 210 31 38e-mail Sander van Someren Greve Specialist Chemical Products Lawyer in the Netherlands Sander van Someren Gréve is a renowned chemicals lawyer in the Netherlands and a partner at MAAK Advocaten, specialising in chemicals law, REACH compliance, CLP regulations and the Dutch regulatory framework. With […]
Hardship Clause Under Dutch Law
In the Netherlands, we have an equivalent on so-called Hardship Clauses under Common law. A Hardship clause under Dutch law can be found with so much in Article 6:258 of the Dutch Civil Code (“DCC” or “BW”). This Dutch article of law offers the possibility to change the consequences of a contract or to dissolve […]
Commercial Litigation in the Netherlands
Delving into Dutch commercial law, will the Netherlands Commercial Court recognize your foreign-issued contracts, or will your case hit a dead end?
Non-Compete Clauses in Dutch Commercial Agency Contracts
Non-compete clauses are common provisions in commercial agency contracts under Dutch law. They are designed to protect the principal’s business interests by preventing an agent from engaging in competing activities after the termination of the agency agreement. However, these clauses are not without restrictions. In the Netherlands, strict legal requirements determine when and how such […]
Force Majeure Under Dutch Law
Force majeure under Dutch law (in Dutch: “overmacht“) in the legal context refers to a situation in which a party cannot be held liable for a failure in the performance of an obligation, because this failure cannot be attributed to that party. According to Article 6:75 of the Civil Code, force majeure exists when the […]
Proposal for a directive on ai liability
Developments in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) are evolving rapidly. AI technology and applications have existed for decades, but recent years have seen significant advances, partly due to generative AI systems such as ChatGPT, Gemini (formerly Google Bard), and DALL-E. In the manufacturing industry, AI applications and machine learning are already widely used by […]
What Are ESG Clauses Under Dutch Law?
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) clauses are becoming increasingly important in contracts in the Netherlands. These clauses are designed to ensure that companies maintain responsible and sustainable business practices, meeting legal standards under Dutch law. ESG clauses in agreements can provide a framework for businesses to address climate concerns, worker safety, diversity, and ethical governance. […]