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15/11/2023

Je hebt ons even moeten missen. Dat had een goede reden, een héle goede reden zelfs. Achter de schermen hebben wij hard gewerkt aan iets groots: onze nieuwe website is nu live. We verwelkomen je graag in deze vernieuwde online ervaring: een platform dat nog gebruiksvriendelijker, innovatiever en boeiender is. Of je nu op zoek bent naar informatie, naar kennis of naar inspiratie: we hebben alles onder één dak gebundeld.
Neem gerust een kijkje op onze website en laat vooral weten wat je ervan vindt!

https://law-firm.international/

We’ve been absent for a while, but with good reason. Behind the scenes, we have been working hard on something big: our new website is live. We can't wait to welcome you to this revamped online experience. We have created a platform that is even more user-friendly, innovative and engaging. Whether you are looking for information, for knowledge or for inspiration, we have bundled everything under one roof.
Feel free to take a look at our website and, above all, let us know what you think!

https://law-firm.international/en/

Du musstest uns eine Zeit lang vermissen. Dafür gab es einen guten Grund, einen sehr guten Grund sogar. Hinter den Kulissen haben wir hart an einer großen Sache gearbeitet: Unsere neue Website ist jetzt online. Wir können es kaum erwarten, Sie auf dieser neu gestalteten Online-Präsenz zu begrüßen. Wir haben eine Plattform geschaffen, die noch benutzerfreundlicher, innovativer und ansprechender ist. Ob Sie nun Informationen, Wissen oder Inspiration suchen, wir haben alles unter einem Dach gebündelt.
Werfen Sie einen Blick auf unsere Website und lassen Sie uns vor allem wissen, was Sie davon halten!

https://law-firm.international/de/

LAW FIRM is een high-end boutique advocatenkantoor voor productie-, engineering- en installatiebedrijven. LAW FIRM richt zich op bedrijven in de

26/06/2023

Tomorrow, our webinar, 'The impact of the Liefferkettengesetz on businesses' will take place. During this webinar, Esther Tromp will take you through the ins and outs of this new German law, which is also being looked at at the EU level. So you do not want to miss this webinar! You can still subscribe, email [email protected], and we will see you tomorrow.

23/06/2023

You still have a few days to sign up for our webinar, 'The impact of the Liefferkettengesetz on businesses.' During this webinar, Esther Tromp, managing partner of LAW/FIRM, will take you through various aspects of the Liefferkettengesetz and answer questions about this new law. You don't want to miss this webinar! Register by sending an email to [email protected]. See you next 27 June!

21/06/2023

On 27 June, LAW/FIRM will host the webinar 'The impact of the Liefferkettengesetz on businesses'. This webinar will take a closer look at various aspects of the Liefferkettengesetz. It will be an invaluable event for supply chain professionals, policymakers and anyone who wants to understand the implications of the Liefferkettengesetz: a unique opportunity to gain knowledge and share insights.

Want to participate? Send an email to [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you on 27 June!

12/06/2023

Are you considering a business takeover? Then involve a lawyer at an early stage. Why?

Expert advice: a lawyer will help you navigate a takeover's sometimes complex legal aspects. A lawyer will give you expert, tailored advice, from reviewing contracts to identifying potential risks.

Negotiating power: A lawyer plays a vital role in negotiating acquisition terms and protecting your interests. Your lawyer knows the usual pitfalls and will help you reach a favourable agreement.

Legal compliance: an acquisition process comes with various legal requirements. Your lawyer ensures your company complies with all legal obligations and correctly handles necessary documentation.

Risk management: your lawyer wants it to be your party and helps you identify and manage any risks arising during a business acquisition. Your lawyer performs legal, due diligence to identify any hidden problems and advise you on the best way to minimise these risks.

By involving a lawyer early on in the business acquisition process, you significantly increase your chances of successful acquisition and ensure that this once-in-a-lifetime event will be one you will never forget with pleasure! Are you considering a business takeover? Then feel free to contact me; I would be happy to be of service.

07/06/2023

The Liefferkettengesetz has come into force in Germany: a law that aims to ensure compliance with human rights and environmental standards in global supply chains.

The Lieferkettengesetz, or supply chain law, imposes requirements on companies based in Germany with an inevitable turnover and number of employees. These companies are thus obliged, at home and abroad, to respect and promote human rights and environmental standards in their supply chains.

The primary purpose of the Lieferkettengesetz is to prevent human rights violations. These include forced labour, child labour, discrimination and breach of labour rights. It also focuses on reducing negative environmental impacts such as deforestation and water pollution, which often stem from undesirable and irresponsible business practices.
This legislation gives companies a clear responsibility to ensure ethical and sustainable supply chains. Companies must conduct due-diligence processes to identify and manage risks and take appropriate measures to address and prevent violations.

The Lieferkettengesetz is thus an essential step in promoting responsible business and sustainability. It forces companies to take responsibility for their impact on people and the environment and creates a clear legal framework. Work on this is now also underway at the EU level.

Do you have questions about the Lieferkettengesetz? Need more information, or can you use some advice? Feel free to contact me. I will be happy to help you along.

28/03/2023

A client got into some hassle with a supplier. Since this was not the first time, my client wanted to cancel the agreement with that supplier, so that's what we did. Only after that did panic set in because he could no longer buy the products he needed for his business. So what do you do then? You start making those products yourself. And that's exactly what my client did. We did run into a minor obstacle then: according to the agreement, my client was not allowed to make the products himself. We found a way around that; my customer was able to make the products, and his business ran like never before.

His son, who had since taken over the business, recently received an offer to sell the business. A great offer and I am now overseeing this acquisition. So I assisted both father and son in this family business: from commercial activities to the company's eventual sale. At LAW/FIRM, we guide you every step of the way: from drafting a contract to guiding you through the sale or purchase of your business. We are in it together! Can we help you with anything? Feel free to contact us; we are happy to be of service http://ow.ly/rVia50NgbhP

21/03/2023

In der Beschränkung zeigt sich der Meister

Advocatie (a Dutch news site for the legal world) published an article on the fact that contracts are getting longer and more complicated, much to the annoyance of businesses and their in-house lawyers. As a result, legal fees are often skyrocketing. That's right: I recognise that trend. What do I think of that? I prefer short pieces too. The longer the agreement, the greater the chance of contradictions, interpretation problems and hassle afterwards.

In Germany, you often see extraordinarily concise and clear agreements and general terms and conditions that really only regulate matters not provided for by law. That always inspires me enormously because it can be done.

In the international context, however, these good intentions usually fall short. Because therein, the researchers also write, lies the problem. If you sit around the table with an American or Indian party, you can say it is in the law. But that other party does not know the law, does not want to deal with it either, and prefers to be safe. The legal adviser (of necessity) will go along with that out of necessity.

There is also quite a difference whether you are dealing with an SME entrepreneur or a large multinational. Employees of multinationals are often risk-averse. They are often assisted by lawyers who are too. So there is more writing and thinking about all the what-if scenario trios. An SME entrepreneur is usually much more pragmatic in the contest.

Finally, to look in our own mirror: we lawyers are, of course, also heartily guilty. In our pursuit of the 'perfect contract' that no one ever has to argue about, we prefer to write things out in too much detail rather than leave the interpretation of an agreement to the (not always predictable) case law.
Still, it is always good to be brought back up to speed.

14/03/2023

Recently, I visited a client. His original request was for help drawing up contracts with new suppliers. I asked him why he wanted help with that: he had more suppliers and used the same contracts every time, which had worked fine so far. He replied that he had started thinking, reflecting on what he wanted to do with the rest of his life, following an earlier post of mine.

We had an extensive conversation about this, and I indicated to him that it was vital for him to start looking now at what could possibly be improved in his organisation. Of course already excellent that he had begun addressing his contracts. He was already taking steps himself.

Together, we thoroughly analysed his company. The analysis revealed several points that could be improved. We put these points side by side and discussed them. Along the way, we concluded that it was definitely not opportune for him to tackle all areas for improvement. Because it was essential to him that a possible takeover would not inconvenience the staff, we focused on those points concerning his employees. We are currently in that process, so to be continued.
You can turn to LAW/FIRM for all legal actions: from drawing up a contract to assisting in the sale or purchase of your company. Can we help you with anything? Feel free to contact us; we are happy to be of service http://ow.ly/g2Se50Ngbfg

17/01/2023

Modern legal consultancy is about people, business opportunities and creativity. It most definitely is not about disclaimers, fights and endless (and often pointless) discussions on the more minor details. In cross-border sales and purchases of businesses, intercultural communication skills are as essential as the ability to safely manoeuvre between the pitfalls of different negotiation strategies and legal systems, all whilst getting bogged down in the above-mentioned endless discussions on minor details.

At LAW/FIRM we strive to provide modern, intercultural consultancy with a specific focus on Dutch-German relationships. Whether you are a business owner, a private equity owner or a corporate finance advisor, we are here to advise and guide you. With our small, dedicated team, we select a limited number of transactions at a time to ensure maximum flexibility and dedication. Can we help you? http://ow.ly/C1qB50MfoSg

11/01/2023

Business between the Netherlands and Germany is always interesting for entrepreneurs. Over the past 20 years, I have seen a stream of events that I have partly contributed to as a speaker to prepare Dutch and German companies for doing business across the border and bring them into contact with each other. Not seldom, this involves cultural and legal differences, useful tax facts, marketing, etc. You cannot count the open doors and clichés on the one hand. I will give you one very effective tip: keep working on a good relationship. Your product can be great, but it is guaranteed to go wrong if you don't continuously build a good relationship. After all, the unknown makes unloved. Do you need help with your crossborder business? Please do not hesitate to contact me: http://ow.ly/vrs050MejNy

23/12/2022

The LAW/FIRM team wishes you merry Christmas and a happy new year!