Enforcement of a Judgment in the Netherlands
Enforcing a judgment in the Netherlands involves several possible routes depending on the debtor’s situation — from garnishment orders and real estate execution to bankruptcy proceedings — and Dutch bailiffs play a central role throughout the process. Understanding which enforcement order applies, and when legal assistance becomes necessary, is central to effective legal proceedings. Our […]
Corporate litigation under Dutch law
Corporate litigation in the Netherlands offers opportunities to definitively resolve commercial disputes under Dutch law, but involves substantial legal costs and risks of reputational damage. In the Netherlands, the Enterprise Chamber handles complex shareholder disputes and can impose far-reaching interim measures under Dutch law, while regular courts resolve commercial contract disputes with court fees starting […]
How Does a Court Procedure Work in the Netherlands?
A court procedure in the Netherlands begins with a Dutch writ of summons served to the opposing party through a bailiff. The judge handles the dispute during a hearing, after which a legally enforceable judgment follows that can be collected through execution measures if necessary. When amicable negotiations fail to produce a resolution, the Dutch […]
Commercial Dispute Resolution in the Netherlands
What are your options for resolving commercial disputes in the Netherlands? Resolving a commercial conflict in the Netherlands means choosing between amicable settlement, proceedings on the merits, the Netherlands Commercial Court, or arbitration — most Dutch business conflicts are approached amicably first, before parties consider litigation. When negotiations stall, international businesses face strategic choices under […]
Legal Basis for Imposing Penalty Payments Under Dutch Law
Under Dutch law, a penalty payment is a monetary sum imposed by the court on a party required to comply with a judicial decision. When this party fails to fulfill the primary obligation within the specified deadline, they forfeit the penalty payment. The penalty payment judge determines the amount and modalities, while the execution judge […]
Damage claim against a Dutch company
Our Dutch lawyers specializing in damage claims advises companies on filing or defending compensation claims for breach of contract in the Netherlands, product damage, or director liability. This specialist investigates the legal foundation, collects evidence, negotiates with counterparties, and represents your company in court when amicable settlement proves impossible. Damage claims constitute an important component […]
Can You Appeal a Dutch Summary Proceedings Judgment?
Appeal against a Dutch summary proceedings judgment is possible within four weeks after the ruling. You must engage a Dutch lawyer to draft an appeal summons at the Dutch Court of Appeal. The appeal in the Netherlands is not automatically expedited, making an explicit request for Dutch expedited proceedings necessary if your case remains urgent. […]
International Commercial Disputes in the Netherlands
Litigation parties in the Netherlands have access to specialized Dutch courts and procedures to effectively resolve international commercial disputes in the Netherlands. The Netherlands Commercial Court (NCC) in Amsterdam has been offering an English-language procedure for complex international disputes since 2019, with NCC court fees in 2026 starting at €19,518 for first-instance cases before experienced […]
How Does a Dutch Summary Proceedings Work?
Summary proceedings in the Netherlands (kort geding) deliver a provisional court decision within weeks when urgent circumstances require immediate action. The preliminary relief judge rules based on Article 254 of the Dutch Code of Civil Procedure, typically issuing judgment within 2 weeks, with hearings scheduled within 6 weeks after service of summons. Business owners and […]
Dutch Court Fees in 2026: What Will Change for Businesses and Individuals?
In 2026, Dutch court fees are indexed upward again, with the sharpest increases hitting higher-value claims — cases exceeding €100,000, and especially those above €1,000,000, face notably higher costs. These are the Dutch legal fees that both claimant and defendant must pay to the court to initiate or remain involved in a civil case, and […]