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Drafting a claim for bankruptcy

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A mistake during filing will cost you your place in line.
Submit your claim to the trustee with supporting evidence and explicitly state your priority or securities (pledge, retention of title) — otherwise, as an unsecured creditor, you often recover nothing.

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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.

Experience with legal services for entrepreneurs since 2001
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An incorrect document often provides a false sense of security.
You think everything is taken care of, but only discover whether the document actually works during a conflict or claim.

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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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Meet our office

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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
  • One adjustment round
  • 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 your position?

Your chance of receiving benefits depends on your position. These questions determine that.

Choice or question Why this matters legally
Are you a concurrent or preferential creditor? Preferred creditors take precedence; competitors often receive little.
Do you have security rights? With a pledge or retention of title, you are in a stronger position, sometimes bypassing bankruptcy.
Did you deliver subject to retention of title? Then you may be able to recover your unpaid items.
Is your claim disputed? In the event of a dispute, a referral procedure may be necessary.
Is the statute of limitations running? Interrupt the statute of limitations where necessary to preserve your claim.
Clauses and provisions

What is involved in filing a claim?

These are the components that make your claim strong and verifiable, with the point of attention.

Provision Relevant to Legal point of attention
Substantiation of the claim Always Attach invoices, the agreement, and correspondence.
Height and composition Always Specify principal, interest, and any costs.
Claim for priority If applicable Explicitly state a preference or privilege.
Security rights If applicable Report any pledge, mortgage, or retention of title to the trustee.
Retention of title In case of unpaid delivery Invoke it in a timely manner to reclaim your assets.
Contact details and registration name Always Ensure that the trustee can reach you correctly and make the payment.
Monitoring of deadlines Always Submit on time and pay attention to the verification meeting.
Use in practice

How do you proceed in the event of bankruptcy?

Acting quickly and correctly increases your chances of recovery. Please note the following.

Situation What should you do? Point of attention
As soon as you hear of the bankruptcy Submit your substantiated claim to the trustee Waiting reduces your chances.
Regarding securities Report pledge or retention of title immediately Otherwise, you will lose your stronger position.
In case of dispute Prepare for a referral procedure The judge will then decide on your claim.
During the bankruptcy Follow the trustee's reports This is how you protect your position and the benefit.
Common mistakes

Common mistakes in bankruptcy claims

We see these errors most often, resulting in immediate loss of recovery.

Wrong Consequence Better approach
Failure to submit claim or submitting too late You are excluded from the distribution Submit to the trustee in a timely and substantiated manner.
Failure to report priority or guarantees You are being treated as a competitor Explicitly state preferences and securities.
Do not invoke retention of title Your belongings remain in the estate Invoke the reservation in a timely manner.
Insufficient substantiation The claim is disputed Include invoices and documents.
Allow the statute of limitations to run The claim lapses To interrupt the statute of limitations in a timely manner.
Risk profile

Which creditor are you and what should you look out for?

The emphasis varies depending on the situation. If you recognize your case, you know where the focus should lie.

Risk profile Example Focus in the document
Supplier with unpaid invoices Concurrent claim Retention of title and proper substantiation.
Creditor with pledge Security on assets or claims Recovery possible outside of bankruptcy proceedings.
Landlord or service provider Current obligations Estate debts versus claims prior to bankruptcy.
Creditor with a disputed claim Discussion with the trustee Preparation for the referral procedure.
Additional documents

What else do you need regarding a bankruptcy?

Submission is part of the process. In these situations, you need an additional document.

Situation Supplementary document Why
You delivered unpaid goods Invoking retention of title To reclaim your assets from the estate.
Your claim is at risk of becoming time-barred Interruption of prescription To secure your claim.
You want to send a payment reminder yourself first Reminder To put your debtor in default before bankruptcy occurs.
Explanation of this document

Drafting a claim in bankruptcy proceedings, why?

Not every entrepreneur knows exactly what filing a claim in bankruptcy entails, when you need them, and which risks they must cover. Therefore, we explain below what this document entails, what you should look out for, and why tailored legal solutions are important.

How do you file a claim in the event of bankruptcy?

If your business client is bankrupt, you must submit your claim in writing to the bankruptcy trustee for verification. You must substantiate the claim with documents (invoices, agreement) and state whether you are claiming priority or security rights, such as a pledge or retention of title. Incorrect or late submission can place you at the bottom of the queue or even exclude you.

The ranking of creditors

Not all creditors are equal. Estate debts (incurred during bankruptcy) take precedence, followed by preferential creditors (such as the Tax Authorities, the UWV, and employees), and only then the concurrent creditors, who often receive little or nothing. Your position in the ranking determines your chance of receiving a payout.

Verification and the verification meeting

The trustee examines the submitted claims and places them on the list of provisionally recognized or disputed claims. The claims are definitively established at the verification meeting. If your claim is disputed, a referral procedure may follow, in which the judge makes a decision.

Securities and retention of title

If you hold a pledge or delivered goods subject to retention of title, you are in a stronger position: you may be able to recover your assets or reclaim them outside of bankruptcy proceedings. Always explicitly inform the trustee of this and invoke the retention of title in a timely manner.

What happens to existing agreements?

Ongoing agreements do not automatically terminate due to bankruptcy. The trustee may choose whether or not to fulfill an agreement. If the trustee chooses not to fulfill the agreement, you have an unsecured claim for damages. Therefore, ask the trustee for clarification in a timely manner and record agreements in writing.

Submit a claim or have it checked

Our legal experts correctly draft your claim, notify your priority and securities, and safeguard your position in the bankruptcy. Fixed price in advance and a free consultation.

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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