Limitation Periods in the Netherlands: Guide for International Businesses
What is limitation and why is this crucial for your business? Limitation means that your legal claim becomes legally unenforceable after a certain period. For international businesses operating in the Netherlands, this means that an apparently airtight contract breach or damage claim becomes worthless once the limitation period expires. Therefore, limitation requires proactive legal management: […]
Arbitration Procedures Under Dutch Law
Arbitration offers foreign and Dutch businesses an efficient, specialized route to resolve commercial disputes outside regular courts. However, approximately 62% of business owners overestimate the simplicity of arbitration procedures—a misconception that causes costly delays and procedural errors. This guide analyzes the legal foundations, practical execution and strategic considerations of arbitration under Dutch law, focusing on […]
Yacht Dispute in the Netherlands
A yacht dispute arises when buyer and seller cannot agree on defects, ownership issues, or contractual obligations. In the Netherlands, these conflicts fall under Article 7:17 of the Dutch Civil Code (conformity regulation) and require immediate action: 30% of yacht disputes escalate because buyers report defects too late or lack crucial documentation. This regulation serves […]
When Does a Dutch Court Judgment Become Final?
A court ruling does not always provide immediate certainty. Business owners and individuals therefore regularly wonder: when does a judgment in the Netherlands become legally final? This article explains which steps a judgment goes through before acquiring definitive legal force, which exceptions apply, and what you can do if you disagree with the decision. What […]
The 2024 NAI Arbitration Rules: quicker and more efficient
Arbitration is a way of resolving a dispute without going to court. In our commercial practice, we increasingly see parties considering including arbitration in commercial contracts, and with good reason. Experts (arbitrators) decide the dispute. Arbitration is an alternative to litigation, and the Netherlands Arbitration Institute (“NAI”) is one of the best-known arbitration institutes in […]
Why opt for arbitration with the Netherlands Commercial Court?
Parties opting for arbitration in the Netherlands can strategically nominate the Netherlands Commercial Court (NCC) for all associated legal proceedings, whether preceding, concurrent, or subsequent to the arbitration itself. The NCC stands out for its capacity to swiftly address any concerns related to the appointment or objections against arbitrators. It also excels in implementing provisional […]
Arbitration Clauses Under Dutch Law
Learn how arbitration clauses under Dutch law shape business contracts, offering swift, confidential dispute resolution – but only if they meet meticulous legal standards.
Arbitration attorney in the Netherlands
+31 (0)20 – 210 31 38remko.roosjen@maakadvocaten.nl +31 (0)20 – 210 31 38e-Mail Remko Roosjen Arbitration attorney in the Netherlands As a partner and arbitration attorney in the Netherlands (Amsterdam), Remko specializes in advising and arbitrating for nationally and internationally operating companies, government agencies and advisers. Remko heads our Dutch law firm’s arbitration and civil litigation […]
Settlement Agreement Under Dutch Law
You might not be aware that under Dutch law, a settlement agreement can be a strategic resolution to a commercial dispute. This legally binding contract, carefully crafted to dissolve a contentious agreement, saves you from enduring lengthy and expensive Dutch legal proceedings. It’s essential to thoroughly negotiate its terms, which should detail the parties involved, […]
Commercial litigation lawyer in the Netherlands
+31 (0)20 – 210 31 38remko.roosjen@maakadvocaten.nl +31 (0)20 – 210 31 38e-Mail Remko Roosjen Commercial litigation lawyer in the Netherlands Remko Roosjen is an experienced commercial litigation lawyer in the Netherlands, known for his deep expertise in Dutch civil procedural law and evidence law. As a litigation attorney in Amsterdam, Remko has spent years representing […]