Transport & Logistics Dutch Lawyers
Where else would you find a team of lawyers specialised in the legal support of players in the logistical process but in Rotterdam. Whether it concerns shipyards, airline companies, logistical service providers or storage and transshipment companies, time is often a factor in the world of logistics and the parties need to be able to switch fast. We know the market and we are familiar with your activities and the specific legal challenges involved.
Our expertise enables us to give you quick and proper advice about logistical contracts and shipbuilding contracts, but also about joint ventures and other types of collaboration. We have specialist knowledge of the law that applies to the various transportation modalities (sea, inland waterways, road, air and rail). In addition to typical maritime issues such as collisions, assistance and general average, we also have experts for the “drier” aspects of law, such as planning and zoning law. Naturally, clients also know where to find Leeman Verheijden Huntjens Advocaten for issues such as the seizure of a ship or dealing with delay claims.
Among other things, our lawyers act on behalf of airline companies, shipowners, their liability insurers, hull insurers, affreighters, carriers, logistical service providers, parties arranging carriage and shipyards.
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New rules on wage transparency
The EU Pay Transparency Directive and the pay gap in the Netherlands are creating new obligations for employers. The core of the directive is that employers must be more transparent about their remuneration structures and must be able to justify pay differences. The most important change is that the burden of proof is shifting. From now on, employers must demonstrate that they pay equal wages. If they cannot do so, they must explain the difference.
Accountant’s liability for advice on group structure
The Arnhem-Leeuwarden Court of Appeal recently handed down a ruling on the liability of an accountant for advice on a group structure. Can an accountant (in this case it concerned an accountant, but it also applies to other advisors) be liable to bankruptcy creditors as a result of the advice he provided to the bankrupt company?
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.
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