27 November 2025
Most business disputes arise from differing interpretations of agreements. That is not surprising. As Paul Scholten already said in 1909: “Words are never clear on their own.”
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Purchase agreement for electric cars and non-conformity
In a ruling of the Supreme Court on 28 June 2024 concerning non-conformity in the purchase of an electric car, an important decision was made regarding the vehicle’s driving range.
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8 September 2025
General Banking Terms: impact on your business
When you enter into an agreement with a bank for a loan or a credit facility (hereinafter referred to as a “financing agreement”), you will often see that the General Banking Terms (Algemene Bank Voorwaarden or ABV) apply to that agreement.
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3 September 2025
What to do as a creditor in a bankruptcy?
What you can do as a creditor in the event of a bankruptcy: from your rights and options to the role of the trustee and supervisory judge, and the ways in which a bankruptcy can be concluded.
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15 July 2025
Termination of financing by the bank: once again it comes down to reasonableness and fairness
The District Court of Limburg recently issued a judgment on the immediate termination of a credit agreement.
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2 June 2025
Can you start legal proceedings for €0,01?
On 26 November 2024, the Rotterdam District Court ruled on a case involving an amount of €0,01. Despite the minimal value, the court decided that there was insufficient interest to proceed. This judgment highlights the principle that a claimant must have sufficient interest to initiate legal proceedings.
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14 May 2025
Directors’ Liability in a Start-up
There are more and more start-ups emerging, some of which unfortunately fail and go bankrupt. But how does directors’ liability apply to start-ups?
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9 April 2025
Understanding a contract
Every entrepreneur benefits from clear and enforceable agreements. But how should you assess a contract in general? Is there a step-by-step approach you can follow? In this blog, we share some tips to help you quickly understand and draft contracts.
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7 April 2025
Security rights in bankruptcy: the right of reclamation
It is common for a supplier to deliver goods to a customer without requiring immediate payment. In doing so, the supplier runs the risk that the customer will not pay or may even be declared bankrupt.
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27 November 2024
Disputing an invoice due to attributable breach
When a debtor believes an invoice is unjustified, they may dispute it. In this article, I will delve into disputing invoices.
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