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Remko Roosjen

Contract attorney in the Netherlands

Remko Roosjen is partner and founder of MAAK Advocaten in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Remko is an experienced and dedicated Dutch contract law attorney, specializing in the diverse aspects of commercial and contract law in the Netherlands. He has a wealth of experience in contract negotiations, establishing and enforcing general terms and conditions, and providing strategic advice on termination clauses and exit strategies. Remko’s expertise includes managing remedies for breach of contract like termination, contract dissolution, contractual suspension, and filing claims for damages, which allow clients to address breaches effectively.His deep knowledge of international private law (IPR) makes him a sought-after advisor for cross-border agreements, and he frequently handles matters involving the CISG (Vienna Sales Convention), ensuring effective compliance and smooth transactions for international business clients.

As a contract attorney in the Netherlands, Remko’s portfolio of clients includes trading companies, distributors, importers, resellers, and a wide variety of SME(+) enterprises, as well as multinational corporations. His extensive understanding of arbitration under Dutch law and litigation in the Netherlands ensures that clients receive comprehensive representation and effective legal strategies in dispute resolution. 

Remko has a strong track record in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, such as international purchase agreements, distribution agreements, importer contracts, engineer agreements, commercial agency contracts and Dutch franchise agreements. In addition to his work in international and Dutch commercial contracts, Remko has in-depth knowledge of ESG clauses under Dutch law and is a frequent speaker at industry events, educating the manufacturing sector on the importance of sustainability and legal compliance in the Netherlands and Europe. Remko is also a Legal Expert in the esteemed Green Excellarator Programme, where he advises promising startups and scaleups on managing legal complexities. 

His extensive background in drafting, reviewing, and structuring contracts, particularly on critical aspects such as force majeure under Dutch law, Dutch hardship clauses, and liability limitations, makes him an indispensable advisor for businesses entering the Dutch market. By focusing on practical and tailored legal solutions, Remko helps businesses navigate both domestic and international legal environments, ensuring that his clients are legally secure and strategically positioned

Dutch attorney for contact law

Remko has a master’s in law from Tilburg University (2007) and attended the International School of Law at Helsinki University (2008). In 2013 he successfully completed the specialist training course in National and International Contracting Law at the Grotius Academy.

Remko is admitted to the Dutch Bar. Further to this he is a member of DFA, the Dutch Association for Distribution, Franchise and Agency law. He is also a member of the Association for Dutch-German Attorneys.

Remko is also a lecturer at various conferences and master classes for the manufacturing industry.

Remko Roosjen has registered the following principal (and secondary) legal practice areas in the Netherlands Bar’s register of legal practice areas (rechtsgebiedenregister):

– civil law (general practice)

Based on this registration, he is required to obtain ten training credits per calendar year in each registered principal legal practice area in accordance with the standards set by the Netherlands Bar.

Commercial and Contract disputes in the Netherlands

Navigating through any dispute in the Netherlands can be difficult, disruptive, and even risky. Commercial disputes under Dutch are no exception. Our Dutch attorneys offer strategic and tactical advice to businesses. we aim to protect your reputation, rights, and interests.

In today’s economic uncertainty, commercial disputes are becoming more common, also in the Netherlands. To minimize the damage to your business and yourself, it is important to seek out the best tactical advice in the Netherlands as soon as possible. Our law firm in the Netherlands has the experience to bring and defend a variety of contractual disputes in the Netherlands, for different sizes and types of businesses. This means our Dutch attorneys know what is at stake and what it takes for our clients to achieve the best result.

Contact a contract attorney in the Netherlands

Our Dutch team of experienced dispute resolution and contract lawyers in the Netherlands will collaborate with you to understand your issues and find the best approach to achieve your commercial goals. Each dispute is unique and will require a tailored solution that suits your needs.

Our considerable experience in Dutch law and in dealing with a wide range of commercial disputes in the Netherlands arising out of all types of commercial activity is included. We have a strong reputation for advising and litigating on the following contracts and disputes, among others:


Commercial dispute in the Netherlands?

Feel free to contact our contract attorney in the Netherlands. We would be happy to be of assistance. At MAAK we understand that disputes don’t have to be resolved in courtrooms, especially when clients want to maintain a commercial relationship or avoid negative PR. Our clients are encouraged to seek other cost-effective, quick and practical ways to resolve disputes in the Netherlands. We will guide you through the process. 

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