Commercial contracts
Every company has to deal with commercial forms of cooperation. Companies enter into relationships with customers, suppliers and partners. These agreements are of great importance for the success of the relationship, but also if the relationship comes to an end. We have years of experience in drawing up agreements, advising on and litigating for national and international clients. Our expertise includes tort law, terms and conditions, consumer law, licensing agreements, product liability, manufacturing and development (R&D) agreements, sponsorship, marketing and advertising agreements, publishing agreements, sales agreements and supplier warranties. We have specialized legal knowledge about commercial cooperation in new markets, such as e-commerce, online sales channels, affiliate marketing and online platforms. For international matters or aspects, we have a worldwide network of specialized lawyers.
Tessa de Mönnink
partner/lawyer
Annelies van Zoest
partner/lawyer
Micheline Don
partner/lawyer
News
Newsflash distribution & franchise
After a thorough review of the rules from 2010, the European Commission approved the new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER) and the accompanying new Vertical Guidelines on 10 May 2022. The revised VBER and vertical guidelines will enter into force on 1 June 2022.
Unfair Trade Practices in Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Act adopted and in force by 1 November 2021
The Unfair Commercial Practices in Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Act implements a European directive on this subject and will take effect on 1 November 2021. The purpose of the Act is to strengthen the position of the farmer in the chain.
The law focuses on companies that are active in the agricultural and food supply chain.
Distribution Update
In a decision of the District Court of Amsterdam of 18 August 2020, a contractual termination clause allowing to terminate the Value Added Reseller Agreement (a so-called “VAR”) with a term of notice of 6 months has been set aside
Franchise Act adopted by Dutch Parliament on 16th of June
After a long run-up, the Franchise Act is expected to become reality within soon. Franchisors are well advized to anticipate this upcoming law which will most likely have a very brief transitory period.
Content and Introduction of Act:
The Franchise Act has been adopted by the Dutch Parliament on 16th of June.
Upcoming Temporary Payment Suspension Act 2020 (“COVID-19 Defense”) and Restructuring Outside Bankruptcy Act (WHOA)
(I) Temporary Payment Suspension Act 2020
Summary:
with this Act a “COVID-19 Defense” is introduced for companies having liquidity issues as a result of the Corona measures taken by the government.