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Our services include a free consultation, a draft document, a revision round, and a final document. We invoice after sending the draft document.

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Mr. Jaime Boogaers
Mr. Jaime Boogaers
Corporate Law
Attorney, 16 years of experience

A legal document must not only be legally correct. Above all, it must align with how the entrepreneur will actually use the document

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Our lawyers and in-house counsel specialize in drafting, reviewing, and amending legal documents and contracts. We look not only at the legal text but also at how you use the document in practice.

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About us

Our expertise

Our lawyers and in-house counsel specialize in drafting, reviewing, and amending legal documents and contracts. We look not only at the legal text but also at how you use the document in practice.

Custom solutions for your industry

Every business operates differently. That is why we take your industry, customers, working methods, and specific risks into account.

Our facts

  • Active since 2001
  • Lawyers and in-house counsel
  • Fixed rates in advance
  • Tailored legal solutions for entrepreneurs
  • Thousands of agreements per year

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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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First, see how we work

A legal document requires trust. You see immediately who we are, how we help entrepreneurs, and why we do not work with standard templates.

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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
  • Practical explanation on how to use the document
  • Legal attention to liability, payment, and termination
  • 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.

  • Prepared for your company
  • Telephone consultation included
  • No standard template
  • Review by legal specialists

What do you get?

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

  • Draft document or legal review
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  • Clear explanation where necessary
  • Fixed price where possible

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

Denian Wielhouwer

Annelore Hendriks

Corporate lawyer, corporate law, administrative law

Annelore Hendriks

Ilja van Driel

Corporate law attorney, employment law

Ilja van Driel

Jaime Boogaers

Corporate law, ICT & privacy law, energy law attorney

Jaime Boogaers
Custom choices

Which choices determine the content?

Before drafting the process, make a few choices that determine the tone and legal validity.

Choice or question Why this matters legally
How long does the process take? The timeframe must match the position and complexity; a trajectory that is too short is quickly considered no realistic chance.
What support do you offer? The more significant the areas for improvement, the more guidance or training is expected of you.
How do you measure improvement? Choose objective criteria in advance, so that the outcome does not depend on a subjective judgment.
What happens in case of an unsatisfactory result? Determine in advance whether you are aiming for reassignment or termination, and communicate that honestly.
Who conducts the conversations? Record who is responsible for guidance and evaluation, for continuity in the file.
Clauses and provisions

What components belong in an employee improvement plan?

A good improvement process is more than a conversation. The components below ensure that the process is concrete, verifiable, and legally usable.

Provision Relevant to Legal point of attention
Functional analysis At the start Describe concretely which aspects of the role are not going well, with examples and data.
Improvement goals At the start Make the goals SMART: specific, measurable, and achievable within the timeframe.
Duration and evaluation moments At the start Set a reasonable period (often 3 to 6 months) with fixed interim evaluations.
Guidance and resources During the process Mention coaching, training, or a mentor; the employer must facilitate improvement.
Meeting minutes With every evaluation Record moment by moment what was discussed, what has been improved, and what still falls short.
Possible consequences At the start Make it clear that insufficient improvement may lead to reassignment or termination.
Signature At the start Have both parties sign for receipt; this strengthens the evidential value of the file.
Use in practice

How do you use this document correctly?

The document only works if you use it consistently and transparently throughout the entire process.

Situation What should you do? Point of attention
Before the start Discuss the process in person and provide a written overview. The employee must know what is going on and what is expected of him.
During the process Record each evaluation in a report and share it. This is how you build a verifiable file and prevent disputes afterwards.
In case of stagnation Adjust the guidance as needed and document this. It shows that you have actively strived for improvement.
At the end Evaluate in writing and draw a substantiated conclusion. A clear final assessment forms the basis for any subsequent steps or dismissal.
Common mistakes

Common mistakes

These errors undermine the process and weaken your position in the event of dismissal.

Wrong Consequence Better approach
Vague points for improvement The employee does not know what needs to change and can raise this later. Describe concrete behavior and results with examples.
Little or no guidance The judge rules that there was no realistic chance. Offer demonstrable coaching, training, or additional support.
Duration too short The process is considered a sham leading to dismissal. Apply a reasonable period appropriate to the position.
Nothing recorded You cannot prove the course of events. Make a signed or confirmed report of every conversation.
Dysfunction due to an external cause A dismissal on this ground does not stand. Investigate whether illness, working conditions, or transfer play a role.
Risk profile

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

The approach varies depending on the situation. Determine which one applies to you and tailor the process accordingly.

Risk profile Example Focus in the document
Structural dysfunction The employee has not met the standard for quite some time. Substantiate with multiple measurement points and previous signals.
Recently deteriorated functioning Functioning has suddenly declined. Investigate the cause first before aiming for improvement.
Possible link to disease Symptoms can affect functioning. Involve the company doctor if necessary; an improvement plan is not always appropriate in that case.
Disrupted employment relationship In addition to dysfunction, a conflict is at play. Keep dysfunction and conflict separate; do not mix the grounds.
Additional documents

When is this document not enough?

Sometimes the situation calls for a different or supplementary document. These related documents align with this.

Situation Supplementary document Why
Situation Related document Explanation
You wish to terminate the employment by mutual agreement Settlement Agreement This allows you to record agreements regarding termination by mutual consent.
The agreements in the contract itself are unclear Employment contract A comprehensive employment contract clearly sets out job requirements and expectations.
You cannot work it out together and want legal advice Legal assistance A legal expert reviews your file and advises on the next steps.
Explanation of this document

Setting up an employee improvement plan, why?

Not every entrepreneur knows exactly what an employee improvement plan is, when you need it, and which risks it must cover. That is why we explain below what this document entails, what you should look out for, and why customized legal solutions are important.

What is an improvement plan for an employee?
An improvement process — also known as a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) or file building — is the structured process by which an employer gives a dysfunctional employee the opportunity to improve their performance, while simultaneously building the file that substantiates a potential dismissal due to poor performance. The improvement process is legally required for dismissal due to poor performance based on ground d of Article 7:669 paragraph 3 sub d of the Dutch Civil Code: the sub-district court and the UWV (Dutch Social Security Agency) expect the employer to have demonstrably attempted to remedy the poor performance by setting written goals for the employee, offering guidance, and giving them a reasonable chance of improvement. Our lawyers draft an improvement process for employers that is legally watertight, formulates improvement goals using the SMART method, correctly records the employer's guidance obligations, and properly prepares the grounds for dismissal based on ground d.
What requirements must an improvement process meet?
A legally valid improvement plan must meet a number of requirements that the sub-district court assesses in a request for dissolution based on the grounds of poor performance. First: the employee has been informed in a timely and concrete manner about the specific points for improvement — not just during the improvement plan itself, but also in earlier performance reviews and appraisal interviews. Second: the improvement goals are the SMART method — specific, measurable, acceptable, realistic, and time-bound. Third: the employer has offered active guidance — coaching, training, additional support — and has not merely waited until the deadline expired. Fourth: the improvement period is reasonable — usually two to six months, depending on the nature of the poor performance. Fifth: progress has been discussed and documented in the interim. Our lawyers draft an improvement plan that meets all these requirements.
How do you formulate SMART improvement goals in the improvement process?
SMART improvement goals are the core of a legally sound improvement process. Vague goals such as "better communication" or "acting more proactively" are not measurable and offer the employee no clear guidance. A SMART goal for communication: "The employee answers all client emails within 24 hours during the improvement period, with a maximum error margin of five percent." A SMART goal for productivity: "The employee completes three files per week during the improvement period, measured based on CRM records." For each point of improvement, the standard, the measurement method, the frequency of interim evaluation, and the final assessment date must be concretely defined. Our lawyers formulate SMART improvement goals that the sub-district court judge considers sufficiently measurable.
How does it work at MKBjuristen?
After a brief intake regarding the poor performance, employment history, and desired outcome, our lawyers draw up an improvement plan that formulates SMART goals, correctly records the guidance obligations, and legally prepares the basis for dismissal on the grounds of dismissal.
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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