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Articles on Dutch commercial law
The MAAK Advocaten blog publishes practical articles on Dutch commercial law for international businesses. Our lawyers write about the legal questions we actually see in our practice: drafting and enforcing commercial contracts under Dutch law, litigation before Dutch courts (including the Netherlands Commercial Court), distribution and commercial agency, and international sale of goods under the CISG.
We also cover commercial debt collection, pre-judgment attachment, summary proceedings (kort geding), enforcement of judgments, and EU product compliance obligations for manufacturers, importers and distributors placing products on the European market.
The articles are written for business decision-makers and in-house legal teams, not for Dutch lawyers. Each article explains the legal framework in plain language, flags the points at which foreign parties most often get caught out, and links through to the relevant practice pages on our site.
For a broader starting point see our guides to Dutch contract law, litigation in the Netherlands, and our Dutch law firm overview.
New articles are added regularly; for a specific question, contact us for a first conversation at no charge.
Commercial contracts in the Netherlands
Practical guide to Dutch contract law for international B2B clients: formation, interpretation (Haviltex), breach, rescission, annulment and remedies under the Dutch Civil Code, including general terms and conditions and the CISG.
Director Liability in the Netherlands: Proving Serious Misconduct
Facing director liability claims? Understand when misconduct is seriously culpable under Dutch law and how to defend against personal liability.
Enforcing contracts in a Dutch court: what foreign businesses should expect
How do Dutch courts handle contract disputes? Procedures, timelines, costs and enforcement tools foreign businesses should know before litigating in the Netherlands.
European Battery Regulation Compliance for Businesses in the Netherlands
Navigate EU Battery Regulation requirements for your Dutch business. Expert legal guidance on compliance, producer obligations, and regulatory deadlines.
Excluding the Vienna Sales Convention in general terms and conditions3
Can you exclude the CISG in your general terms and conditions under Dutch law? How to draft an effective opt-out clause and avoid the most common drafting mistake.
What is non-conformity under Dutch law?
Non-conformity under Dutch law occurs if a purchased product or service does not meet the characteristics the buyer is entitled to expect under the contract of sale, the product is defective, unsuitable for normal use, or differs from what was promised. This is laid down in the Dutch Civil Code.
Seizure of assets in the Netherlands: a step-by-step guide for businesses (2026)
How does seizure of assets work in the Netherlands? Pre-judgment attachment, bank accounts, property and enforcement steps explained for international businesses.
How do you start civil proceedings in the Netherlands?
Starting civil proceedings in the Netherlands requires a summons served by a Dutch bailiff. Timelines, court fees, procedures and what foreign businesses should know.
