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Why MKB Juristen?

Since 2001, we have been active as a no-nonsense legal firm for entrepreneurs. We quickly get to the heart of the matter: with a thorough assessment, clear answers, and a document that works practically.

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What you can expect from us

We translate your situation into a legal document that you can actually use. You won't receive a loose template, but a document tailored to your business, agreements, and risks.

A clear roadmap: intake, concept, revision round, and final version
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Where possible, provide clarity in advance regarding price and delivery time

Are you unsure whether you should have the document drafted, checked, or amended?
During the initial consultation, we will determine the sensible course of action together. Afterward, you will know exactly where you stand.

Why customization?

A legal document only works well if it aligns with your business, agreements, risks, and industry. That is why we do not work with a standard generator, but with legal experts who assess your situation.

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You will receive a legal document that is practical and aligns with the agreements you wish to make.

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The founders of MKB Juristen

Our organization consists of several small teams working within various legal fields. Each legal field has its own senior in-house counsel and/or lawyers.

Denian Wielhouwer

Corporate lawyer in corporate law & business expert

Annelore Hendriks

Corporate lawyer, corporate law, administrative law

Ilja van Driel

Corporate law attorney, employment law

Jaime Boogaers

Corporate law, ICT & privacy law, energy law attorney

Custom choices

Which choices determine the content?

Before drafting a letter of intent, you make a number of guiding choices. These determine how strongly the statement binds the parties and which risks you cover.

Choice or question	Why this matters legally
Do you want to commit already, or not?	The more assertive the text, the greater the chance that a judge will accept a binding agreement. Make the status explicit.
Which parts must be enforceable?	You often want confidentiality and exclusivity to be binding, while the main agreement remains non-binding.
How long may the process take?	An end date prevents a party from being held indefinitely without certainty regarding the outcome.
What happens if the negotiations break down?	Determine who bears which costs and whether a party may be liable for damages in the event of demolition.
What reservations apply?	Consider financing, board or shareholder approval, or a satisfactory due diligence investigation.

Clauses and provisions

What elements belong in a letter of intent?

A letter of intent is custom-made, but most statements contain a fixed core. The components below ensure clarity regarding what the parties intend and the status of the agreements.

Provision	Relevant to	Legal point of attention
Parties and objective	Always	Who is negotiating and what result they are seeking, for example an acquisition or collaboration.
Binding or non-binding	Always	The core provision: explicitly state which parts bind the parties and which do not.
Subjects of negotiation	Always	The points that still need to be elaborated in further detail, such as price, delivery, or control.
Exclusivity	In the event of an acquisition or investment	Agreement that the parties will not negotiate with third parties for a period of time.
Confidentiality	Almost always	Protection of shared business data during the process, often intended to be binding.
Duration and end date	Always	The period within which the parties wish to reach a final agreement.
Cost allocation	During due diligence	Who bears the costs of research, advice, or valuation if the deal falls through.
Reserved	Often	Conditions such as financing, approval by a body, or a positive due diligence.

Use in practice

How do you use this document correctly?

A letter of intent only works well if both parties understand its status and adhere to the agreed procedural arrangements. The following steps will help you with this.

Situation	What should you do?	Point of attention
Before the start of negotiations	Record the goal, status, and timeframe in writing	Prevents misunderstandings regarding what parties intend and the extent to which they are bound.
Upon signing	Have both parties sign and keep a dated copy	Demonstrates which agreements were valid at which time.
During the process	Adhere to exclusivity and confidentiality	These provisions are often binding, and a breach can lead to liability for damages.
Upon transition to the deal	Replace the statement with a definitive agreement	The letter of intent is an intermediate step and does not regulate the entire legal relationship.

Common mistakes

With letters of intent, things often go wrong in the wording and in the expectations that parties derive from them. The errors listed below are the most frequently seen in practice.

Wrong	Consequence	Better approach
Do not specify status	Unclear whether the declaration is binding; risk of an undesirable agreement	Include an explicit clause stating what is and is not binding.
Too assertive wording	A judge can assume an enforceable agreement	Use words like 'aim' and 'intention' instead of 'agree'.
No end date	A party remains indefinitely bound to the process	Agree on a clear duration and deadline.
Forgot confidentiality	Confidential data can be used freely	Create a confidentiality clause that continues even after termination.
Just breaking down without an appointment	Potential liability for damages due to broken negotiations	Stipulate the conditions under which parties may terminate and how costs are to be handled.

Risk profile

What is your situation and what do you pay attention to?

The proper drafting of a letter of intent depends on your situation. Below you will find common starting points and what you should pay attention to in any case.

Risk profile	Example	Focus in the document
Business acquisition	You are investigating whether to buy or sell a business	Exclusivity, confidentiality and a reservation based on satisfactory due diligence.
Investment or financing	One party is considering investing funds	Clear reservations regarding approval, valuation, and follow-up agreements.
Start a collaboration	Two companies are exploring a joint project	Distribution of input and the agreement that the main points will be elaborated upon later.
Real estate or major purchasing	You are preparing a large transaction	Time limit, subject to financing, and clarity regarding the non-binding status.

Additional documents

When is this document not enough?

A letter of intent marks the start of a process. For final agreements, you almost always require a more detailed document. The documents below align with this.

Situation	Supplementary document	Why
Situation	Related document	Explanation
You want to securely protect confidential information	Confidentiality Agreement	A separate, fully binding agreement offers stronger protection than a confidentiality clause.
You will collaborate on a structural basis	Cooperation Agreement	Fully documents roles, input, and agreements for the actual collaboration.
You are entering into a business together	Shareholders' Agreement	Regulates control, profit distribution, and exit as soon as the parties actually become joint shareholders.

Explanation of this document

Drafting a letter of intent, why?

Not every entrepreneur knows exactly what letters of intent are, when they are needed, and which risks they must cover. That is why we explain below what this document entails, what to look out for, and why customized legal solutions are important.

What is a letter of intent?

A letter of intent — in English, Letter of Intent (LOI) or Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) — is the document by which parties, at the start of a negotiation process, record their intention to enter into an agreement under terms that still need to be further negotiated. The letter of intent is one of the most legally sensitive documents in business practice: parties generally intend it as a non-binding document that merely sets the direction of the negotiations, but in practice, a poorly formulated letter of intent can become legally binding for certain parts or create liability if the parties break off negotiations. Letters of intent are concluded in corporate acquisitions, partnerships, real estate transactions, and long-term commercial relationships. Our lawyers draft a letter of intent for you that correctly anchors the non-binding nature, properly isolates the binding confidentiality and exclusivity clauses, and minimizes liability in the event of negotiations breaking off.

Which parts of a letter of intent are binding and which are not?

This is the most critical legal question regarding a letter of intent. A letter of intent is generally not binding on the main agreements — parties are not obliged to conclude the intended transaction. However, certain parts of the letter of intent are binding if the parties expressly agree to this. The most commonly used binding clauses are: the confidentiality obligation — parties exchange confidential information and may not use it outside the negotiations; the exclusivity clause — the seller or one party may not negotiate with other parties for a certain period; the cost-sharing clause — who bears the costs of due diligence and legal advice if negotiations fail? And the break fee in corporate acquisitions — compensation if a party breaks off negotiations without good reason. Your letter of intent must explicitly state for each clause whether it is binding or non-binding. Our lawyers structure the letter of intent so that the binding and non-binding elements are clearly distinguished.

When is breaking off negotiations unlawful?

Based on the doctrine of pre-contractual good faith — Articles 6:2 and 6:248 of the Dutch Civil Code — a party that breaks off negotiations after the other party has been given justified confidence in the conclusion of the agreement may be liable for damages. In the VSH/Shell and subsequent case law, the Supreme Court has ruled that breaking off negotiations at an advanced stage can be unlawful if the confidence has progressed to such an extent that breaking them off is unacceptable according to standards of reasonableness and fairness. A poorly drafted letter of intent that too strongly suggests that a deal is certain creates this confidence. Your letter of intent must explicitly state that the parties are free to terminate the negotiations and limit the grounds for damages to specifically agreed break-fee situations. Our lawyers formulate the non-binding clause that maximizes liability in the event of a cessation of negotiations.

How does it work at MKBjuristen?

After a brief intake regarding the intended transaction and the negotiation process, our lawyers draft a letter of intent that correctly establishes the non-binding nature, bindingly isolates the confidentiality and exclusivity clauses, and minimizes liability in the event of negotiations breaking down.

Are you unsure whether your document is legally correct? We would be happy to assess the sensible course of action: drafting, reviewing, or amending.

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Why not use a standard document?

A standard document often seems like a quick solution, but usually does not fully align with your company, agreements, risks, and way of working. Our legal experts draft documents that fit your situation.

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Explanation regarding the use of the document

A standard document seems cheap, until it doesn't fit your situation properly. That is why we provide custom legal solutions tailored to your business.

Custom solutions per industry and company

Every business operates differently and faces different legal risks. Therefore, we tailor the document to your industry, customers, agreements, and way of working.

Webshops & e-commerce

Focus on online sales, delivery, returns, complaints, payment, digital products, and consumer regulations.

Business services

Attention to the assignment, additional work, liability, payment, termination, and reliance on client information.

Construction, installation & execution

Attention to planning, delivery, warranties, additional work, materials, delays, and liability risks.

Software, SaaS & digital services

Attention to licenses, availability, support, updates, data, intellectual property, and limitation of liability.

Trade, supply & wholesale

Attention to delivery, transport, payment, retention of title, warranties, delivery times, and international agreements.

Consultants, freelancers & advisors

Attention to scope, best efforts obligations, cancellation, payment, liability, and confidential information.

A legal document only has value if it suits your practice. That is why we look not only at the text, but also at how you use the document in your business.

Common mistakes with legal documents

A legal document often seems simple, but small errors can have major consequences later on. In practice, we see that entrepreneurs run the greatest risk when a document does not align well with their business, agreements, or way of working.

Using a standard document that does not suit the company
Forgot important agreements regarding payment, delivery, liability, or termination
Have a document generated without legal review
Continuing to use old documents while the company has changed
Not knowing how the document should be used correctly in practice

A legal document only prevents problems if it suits your situation. That is why we look not only at the text, but also at your company, agreements, and risks.

Why is a standard document often not enough?

Because a standard document does not take into account your industry, customers, risks, and specific agreements, important provisions may be missing or not align well with your practice.

Can I create a legal document myself using AI?

AI can assist in creating text, but does not independently assess whether the document is legally appropriate, complete, and usable for your business. Legal review therefore remains important.

When do I need to have my document checked?

Have your document checked if your business has changed, you have new customers or services, you have doubts about existing agreements, or the document has not been updated for a long time.

Will I also receive an explanation about the use of the document?

Yes. We explain how to use the document in practice, what to look out for, and which steps are important to prevent disputes afterwards.

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Meet our office

Why MKB Juristen?

First, see how we work

What you can expect from us

Why customization?

What do you get?

The founders of MKB Juristen

Denian Wielhouwer

Annelore Hendriks

Ilja van Driel

Jaime Boogaers

Which choices determine the content?

What elements belong in a letter of intent?

How do you use this document correctly?

Common mistakes

What is your situation and what do you pay attention to?

When is this document not enough?

Drafting a letter of intent, why?

Why not use a standard document?

Custom solutions per industry and company

Webshops & e-commerce

Business services

Construction, installation & execution

Software, SaaS & digital services

Trade, supply & wholesale

Consultants, freelancers & advisors

Common mistakes with legal documents

Why is a standard document often not enough?

Can I create a legal document myself using AI?

When do I need to have my document checked?

Will I also receive an explanation about the use of the document?

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