Blogs

Our Dutch lawyers regularly publish legal insights, updates and in-depth analyses on developments in the Dutch and EU law and across the industries we serve. This enables our clients and business partners to stay informed about the latest legal trends and regulatory developments in the Netherlands.

At MAAK Advocaten, we believe in staying ahead of legal developments and actively sharing our knowledge within our areas of expertise. Below you will find our latest articles and insights on, among other topics: Product Regulations and Compliance, Litigation in the Netherlands, Logistics, Industry and Trade, Dutch Contract Law, Market Access, ESG and Sustainability, Dutch Regulatory Litigation, and Dutch Intellectual Property Law.

Are you facing a legal challenge? Do not hesitate to contact our Amsterdam law firm. Our specialist lawyers in the Netherlands are ready to help you with practical, commercially focused legal advice.

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Blogs

Legal blogs are short, practical updates on Dutch and EU law that our Amsterdam attorneys write to help international businesses spot legal risks before they become disputes. This is particularly relevant for in-house counsel, entrepreneurs and foreign companies who need to stay ahead of fast-moving Dutch and EU regulation without reading legislation themselves.

Research by the WODC (the Research and Documentation Centre of the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security) found that 73% of organisations could have avoided a legal issue with timely, adequate information. As a result, our specialists invest in accessible knowledge-sharing that moves your organisation forward directly, rather than legal content for its own sake.

In an increasingly global business environment and a fast-changing legal landscape, up-to-date information adds direct value. Our blogs offer concrete, practical guidance for situations your organisation is likely to encounter — and, occasionally, for issues you had not yet considered. Contact our Amsterdam attorneys if a blog raises a question specific to your business.

Which areas of Dutch law do our blogs cover?

Our blogs cover six core pillars of Dutch commercial law, namely Product and Supply Chain Compliance, Dispute Resolution and Litigation, Contract Law, Market Access, Regulatory Litigation, and Logistics, Industry and Trade. This integrated approach means you find the legal topics most relevant to your organisation on a single platform, rather than searching multiple specialist sites.

Area of expertiseBlog focusAudience
Product and Supply Chain ComplianceGeneral product safety, product compliance, product liability, CE marking, recalls and product withdrawals, the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), the 2027 Machinery Regulation, the EU Battery Regulation, and REACH.Suppliers, manufacturers, importers, distributors, authorized representatives, online platforms, fulfilment companies and other supply-chain participants.
Dutch Contract LawGeneral terms and conditions, B2B agreements, contract negotiations, breach of contract (wanprestatie), and termination of long-term agreements such as distribution, franchise and agency contracts.National and international organisations seeking support at any stage of a commercial agreement’s life cycle — before, during or after.
Litigation in the NetherlandsFormal demand letters, prejudgment attachment (conservatoir beslag), enforcement disputes, interim relief proceedings (kort geding), Dutch civil procedure, witness examinations, court rules and procedural regulations, regular civil proceedings (bodemprocedure), arbitration and mediation.Organisations facing an actual or threatened conflict, whether as claimant or defendant.
Market AccessEU regulation, licences and permits, export controls.International traders.
Regulatory Litigation in the NetherlandsRegulators, administrative enforcement, fines (boetes), periodic penalty payment orders (last onder dwangsom), product recalls (terugroepacties), the NVWA, the ILT, the Dutch Labour Inspectorate and the RDI.Parties facing enforcement action by a Dutch regulator.
Logistics, Industry & TradeTransport law, customs law, Incoterms.Logistics service providers.

How do our blogs translate into concrete legal services?

Blogs by MAAK Advocaten serve as a first introduction to a legal question. Specifically, we take complex legal issues and translate them into clear, practical contributions that add direct value to your day-to-day operations, rather than abstract legal theory.

Through our legal blogs, our Amsterdam-based specialists explain new legislation and flag developments across the sectors we serve. For our clients, we additionally organise seminars, webinars and newsletters, so your organisation stays up to date without dedicating internal resources to legal monitoring.

Our blogs concentrate on our core specialisms: product regulation, compliance, dispute resolution and litigation, and commercial contracting. Do you have specific questions about your own situation after reading a blog? Our Amsterdam specialists are available for a no-obligation conversation.

Contact our Amsterdam law firm today for tailored legal advice on Dutch law, and get to know our specialists.

How often do we publish new legal blogs?

MAAK Advocaten publishes an average of 2 to 4 new blogs per week, and our legal library now holds more than 350 in-depth articles. As a result, our Amsterdam-Noord law firm ranks among the most active legal publishers in the Dutch legal market.

Our editorial team follows a strict publication calendar aligned with:

  • Changes in Dutch and EU legislation
  • Case law developments
  • EU regulatory developments
  • Sector trends
  • International law

How do you quickly find the right blog for your legal question?

Yes — our advanced categorisation and search functionality helps you find the relevant article within 30 seconds, because every blog is indexed by area of law, sector and search term. Our tag structure spans more than 180 legal sub-topics, so you can navigate directly to your specific issue rather than browsing at random.

For the best results, we recommend the following search strategy:

  1. Start with your area of law (for example, contract law or product compliance)
  2. Search for a specific term (for example, “general terms and conditions” or “CE marking”)
  3. Filter by publication date for the most current information
  4. Bookmark relevant articles for future reference

As a result, our clients save an average of 3.5 hours per month in legal research time. You can additionally subscribe to our monthly newsletter, in which our Amsterdam-Noord attorneys summarise the most important Dutch and EU legal developments.

How do you reach our Amsterdam-Noord law firm?

We are, of course, also happy to discuss your challenges in person at our office. From Amsterdam Centraal railway station, you can reach our office at Kraanspoor 34 in Amsterdam-Noord within approximately 15 minutes by public transport.

Ready to move from knowledge to action? Our specialised attorneys are glad to help your organisation take the next step. Browse our full blog archive below, or schedule an introductory consultation directly with a specialist who knows your sector inside out. At MAAK Advocaten, the client comes first, and we are not satisfied until you are.

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