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- Dutch contract law 9 May 2016 3 min
Complains after purchase contract: don’t wait too long!
If you buy something and the product does not comply with the requirements that you could expect, you are entitled to reimbursement of the purchase price or damage compensation.…
- Dutch contract law 29 February 2016 3 min
Commission owed after termination of brokerage contract?
…(real-estate) broker conducts work based on a brokerage contract. If he effects a sale, he is entitled to commission for his brokerage. Under certain circumstances this fee is also…
- Debt collection in The Netherlands 22 October 2015 4 min
Contracting party unclear? Check the Commercial Register!
When doing business with a company for the first time, it is advisable to check the Commercial Register to see what form of enterprise conducts the business activities, whether…
- Intellectual Property law in the Netherlands 16 September 2015 3 min
Introduction of new Dutch copyright contract law
…been in the making for years: the new Dutch copyright contract law that was introduced on 1 July 2015. The goal is to offer legal protection for creators (note: not just authors…
- Dutch contract law 21 May 2015 3 min
Right to commission after termination agency contract?
If an agency contract is terminated, agreements have to be made between the principal and the commercial agent, for example about the settlement of commission. Until what time is…
- Dutch contract law 30 October 2014 3 min
Right of pledge lapses due to an error by the bank: breach of contract by pledgor?
…calls on him. ING states that the pledgor is in breach of contract. Is that true? Contract lawyer Sander Schouten, who specializes in financial […]
- Dutch contract law 11 April 2014 3 min
How to interpret an exit clause in an investment contract?
…agreement differ of opinion regarding the interpretation of a contract clause, it is often to a judge to decide on the matter. He must however take more into consideration than…
- Dutch contract law 20 September 2013 3 min
International trade contracts: which court has jurisdiction?
When doing international business it is not always clear for the parties which court has jurisdiction when seeking remedies in disputes. Every country has their own rules regarding…
- Dutch contract law 18 June 2013 3 min
Interpretation of disputed contracts in Dutch law
…parties are in conflict about the interpretation of a contract, lawyers and judges in the Netherlands will firstly apply the Haviltex criterion (named after case law with the same…
- Dutch construction law 23 May 2013 3 min
Building contract: planning binding upon parties?
Many construction disputes between building contractors and clients are about delays in the building project. Therefore building contracts usually contain specific provisions…