Peter de Graaf
Specialised in :
Companies in financial distress and Enterprise and business
Call Peter at:
+31(0)10 209 27 63 or +31 (0)6 22 96 94 15
Education
2008: Erasmus University Rotterdam. Masters in Business Law and Law, major: private law.
2017: Grotius Academy. Specialization course in Insolvency Law.
2021: Erasmus University Rotterdam. Financial Economics for Insolvency Lawyers.
Lawyer at LVH
Since 2009.
Function and facts
Peter focuses on corporate law, with an emphasis on insolvency law. He is regularly appointed by the Rotterdam District Court as trustee in bankruptcy. Acts for his clients as an encyclopaedia of thorough knowledge, someone who keeps his promises and presents practical solutions.
Expertise
Companies in financial distress and Enterprise and business
Competences
His knowledge and experience as a trustee enables him to quickly and effectively advise in cases where the continuity of a company is at stake and difficult decisions have to be made under time pressure. Peter also has the expertise to make an appropriate assessment of how a trustee will look at a matter, something that is highly appreciated by his clients.
Registration of legal areas
In accordance with Article 35b(1) of the Legal Profession Regulations Peter has registered the following legal areas in the register of legal areas of the Netherlands Bar: business law and insolvency law. According to the standards of the Netherlands Bar the registration obliges him to obtain ten training credits per year in each of the registered legal areas.
Personal characteristics
Empathic, patience and sincere.
Memberships / secondary activities
- Insolvency Lawyers Association (INSOLAD)
- Business Network Rijnmond
Articles
Land grabbing: the legal options when losing ownership of land
There may be a dispute between neighbors about who owns a particular piece of land. Such a dispute may arise if at any time one of the neighbors places a yard fence in such a way that it takes possession of a piece of land owned by the other. The owner has the option of claiming his property (or filing a revindicatory action). However, such a claim cannot be brought after a period of time due to acquisitive prescription.
Is a right of usufruct on claims a meaningful alternative?
Is a right of usufruct on claims a meaningful alternative? A right of usufruct gives the right to use goods belonging to another person and enjoy the fruits thereof. The Supreme Court recently handed down a judgment on the question ...
Reduction of amount for which the director is liable
A director is liable under article 2:248 paragraph 1 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW) to make good the deficit in the bankruptcy if the board has manifestly mismanaged its duties and it is plausible that this was a major cause of the bankruptcy. Based on paragraph 4 of this article of law, the court can mitigate the amount for which the director is liable under certain circumstances.
