Contracts

A doubt clause in the model regulations of a Homeowners' Association often does not hold up in practice. As soon as the interpretation of the deed of division is clear according to objective standards or through existing case law,...

Always record exclusivity agreements in writing. An oral exclusivity agreement is valid in principle, but as soon as the other party fails to abide by it, you must... the existence and content thereof...

A non-solicitation clause is valid in principle, but does not automatically hold up in court. An entrepreneur who wishes to prevent a departing employee from luring colleagues to their new employer can...

A standard non-compete clause from a model contract or found on the internet is usually not a good idea: judges are increasingly setting aside such generally worded clauses, which means that as an employer you actually...

Mr. Jaime Boogaers Privacy/ICT Law Attorney, 16 years of experience. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) initially seems like a hassle to many businesses, but it is actually very important. You want...

A general partnership is not legally required to draw up a partnership agreement, but in practice, it is strongly recommended. A general partnership is formed as soon as two or more...

A good CV contract specifies who contributes what, which partner has the right to make decisions, how profits and losses are distributed, and what happens in the event of illness, withdrawal, or termination...

Do you want to set up a BV? In practice, besides the notarial deed of incorporation, you typically need about ten documents to get off to a good start, both legally and fiscally. The notary...

Anyone renting business premises first determines under which tenancy regime the property falls: lease of retail business premises (Article 7:290 of the Dutch Civil Code) or lease of “other” business premises (Article 7:230a of the Dutch Civil Code). That classification determines how much...

A general partnership agreement is not legally required when establishing a general partnership, but in practice it is virtually indispensable. It establishes who contributes what, how profit and control...