Law firm in Amsterdam, The Netherlands

We specialise in Dutch law and are based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Our expertise ranges from corporate law, insolvency and restructuring, real property and intellectual property, and commercial tenancy law to labour and employment law, construction law, and contract law. AMS’s highly experienced lawyers both advise and litigate for Dutch and international corporates and private individuals. We are committed to providing our clients with not only excellent service, but also cost-effective fee structures.

 

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Practice areas

Dutch corporate law

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Dutch property law

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Dutch construction law

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Dutch employment law

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Dutch commercial tenancy law

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Debt collection in The Netherlands

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Dutch contract law

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Dutch insolvency law

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The significance of shootout clauses in Dutch agreements

In a ruling of the Dutch Enterprise Court, a stakeholder requested the insertion of a shootout clause in the articles of association. Such a clause could force a breakthrough for shareholders who are in a stalemate situation. The request was rejected on the grounds that it was too far-reaching. Nevertheless, a shootout clause is an interesting mechanism for forcing a solution. Dutch Corporate Law Lawyer Martijn Kesler explains this mechanism in view of the Enterprise Court’s ruling.

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