Port & Trade Maritime Lawyers
Among other things, the lawyers of Leeman Verheijden Huntjens Advocaten assist clients with the conclusion of international commercial contracts and the realisation thereof. In addition to advice, we do of course also offer assistance in the event of contract disputes. Examples include quick attachment, preliminary relief proceedings, legal proceedings or international arbitration.
Commercial cases with international aspects are among the most complex cases brought before the court. And we know how to do it. Our lawyers have a name to uphold. With more than 25 years of experience in the field of international commercial law, a growing number of clients contact us with complex international matters in the field of documentary payments or the settlement of security rights.
Banks too rely on our lawyers with their sector-specific knowledge of the port and trade.
More sectors
More about Port & Trade Maritime Lawyers
Limitation period for spouse’s power to annul legal acts performed without consent
For certain legal acts, one spouse needs the consent of the other spouse. If this consent is not given, the other spouse can annul the legal act. In short, this applies to decisions regarding the family home, gifts, providing security (such as a guarantee) and hire purchase.
Supreme Court rules again on calculation method for rent reduction due to coronavirus for commercial leases
On 4 July 2025, the Supreme Court issued another ruling on the calculation method for rent reductions for commercial premises due to COVID-19. The Supreme Court ruled that, depending on the circumstances of the case, the court may choose which method to use to calculate the rent reduction in a specific case.
Litigating on behalf of a company: a legal pitfall?
When litigating on behalf of a company, it is important that the rules governing internal decision-making and external representation are strictly adhered to. Failure to comply with these rules can lead to a painful rejection by the court. In this article, Furkan Alkilic uses a recent ruling to explain what you need to bear in mind to avoid falling into this legal trap.
CASES
Receivers V&D ordered to surrender SENZ umbrellas
In a judgement of 10 May 2016, the Court in Preliminary Relief Proceedings of the District Court of Amsterdam ordered the receivers of V&D B.V. to surrender the umbrellas that Senz Umbrellas B.V. delivered to V&D and have not been paid to Senz Umbrella’s B.V..
The Court in Preliminary Relief Proceedings allowed Senz Umbrellas B.V.’s reliance on its right to file a claim in full, and found that the position adopted by the receivers was unacceptable based on the principles of reasonableness and fairness.
CONTACT
Curious about what we can do for your business?
Please contact us.
