16 April 2026
Operational and financial lease: what are the differences in the context of business financing?
The distinction between operational lease and financial lease is important in the context of business financing.
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In order to serve business owners and entrepreneurs as efficiently as possible, our employment and company law sections join forces. Our experts strive to obtain or maintain a healthy business form and management for your company. This integration provides a unique product tailored for the company’s needs: the Business Success Package.
With experts in employment, HR and pension law, and lawyers who are also bankruptcy trustees, our team can help you to prevent problems from the start, or find solutions to even complex issues.
Before bankruptcy, get help with debts, refinancing and reorganisation
- Restructuring debts by means of an agreement for creditors (WHOA),
- Dismissal of staff during reorganisation,
- Staff dismissal after takeover of company,
- Negotiations with financiers and the tax authorities,
- Changes to corporate law structure (from VOF / sole proprietorship to BV)
- Directors’ liability
- Drawing up general terms and conditions and agreements
- Procedures at court, UWV and Enterprise Chamber
- We also assist you in establishing or enforcing securities (finance) and procedures in court.
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An employment law expert and an expert in the field of corporate law look at your problem as a team. This allows us to find a correct and sustainable solution for you. By looking at everything from two sides, we create a unique customised solution for you.
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A merger, takeover or reorganisation has many consequences, both for your company and for the staff. We guide you every step of the way.
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We bridge the gap between two legal jurisdictions which are often offered separately, but go very well together. This integration ensures an efficient approach and cost savings.
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