Commercial contracts

Commercial contracts

Are you planning to collaborate with a supplier, franchisee, or distributor and aiming to establish a robust contractual agreement? Have you concluded a consortium agreement with foreign partners and need to understand the extent of your operational freedom? Or do you intend to terminate a long-term partnership, but the existing contract poses limitations? The attorneys at Wijn & Stael are here to assist you with these matters

Your Commercial Contracts in Reliable Hands
Commercial contracts play a crucial role in every phase of your business. Successful collaboration with business partners requires clear communication about expectations, commitments and liabilities of each respective partner. Our legal experts will advise you on the required contracts, draft agreements, inform you about the execution, amendment or termination of such agreements, and represent you in contractual disputes, be it in the Netherlands or abroad.

Personalized Service to SMBs and Multinationals
With their extensive experience, Wijn & Stael attorneys fully understand the legal workings of a contract and the risks it can create if it is not worded properly. They ask the right questions, quickly get to the heart of the matter and always provide personalized solutions. Moreover, they closely follow legislation and precedents. Hence the reason many clients choose Wijn & Stael as their preferred lawyer.

For Every Commercial Contract
Wijn & Stael attorneys are known for their deep knowledge and experience in their respective practice areas. Their work is grounded not only in contract law, but they also know when other elements of law, such as corporate law, competition law, labor and employment law or privacy issues come into play. Moreover, their knowledge of international regulations and treaties, such as the Vienna Sales Convention, is wide-ranging.

As our client, you will benefit from our legal expertise in a host of areas, including:

  • Drafting general terms and conditions
  • Statements of intent, letters of intent, and term sheets
  • Distribution, agency and franchise agreements
  • (Long-term) purchase and supply contracts
  • Partnership and consortium agreements
  • Service level agreements (SLAs)
  • Sales and purchase agreements
  • Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
  • Contracts of engagement

 

American contracts
We can advise you not only about Dutch, but also about American contacts. That's why we have the U.S. Desk. From our office in Washington DC, Jochem Dousi advises Dutch companies doing business in America in drafting and reviewing American contracts

When you conduct business with a customer, supplier, or business partner in the Netherlands, you can always rely on the Dutch Civil Code for pertinent laws and regulations. But there is no such code in the United States. And you simply cannot rely on oral agreements or concepts such as reasonableness and fairness. The only thing that matters is the contract you have signed. That is why it’s important to draft the terms and conditions of the contract in clear, precise language. And to analyze every contract you receive down to the smallest detail.

To assist you in this process, Wijn & Stael has a dedicated U.S. Desk, headed up by Jochem Dousi, a qualified attorney who will draft US-proof contracts, advise on liability risks and prevention strategies, and review the contracts you receive from your American business partners. 

For all your contract needs in the U.S.
Clear and well-drafted contracts and agreements are key to limiting your liability and protecting you against legal claims. The U.S. Desk will assist you in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing the following American contracts:

  • Partnership agreements
  • Purchase and sales contracts
  • General terms and conditions
  • Delivery contracts
  • IT contracts
  • SaaS agreements
  • Licensing agreements
  • Distribution agreements
  • Service level agreements (SLAs)
  • Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
  • Letters of intent (LOIs)

Interested?
More information about the background, experience and accomplishments of our contract attorneys by clicking on their photo below. Contact one of our attorneys for a no-obligation consultation.