Company Law

The growth and continuity of your company highly depend on a solid basis underpinned by company law. Whether this involves the incorporation of a new company, the entry or exit of shareholders, restructuring without the group or a merger or acquisition, our company law lawyers can advise you on the structure and optimisation of your corporate structure. We guide negotiations and the drafting of contracts and ensure clarity and security so you can work towards long-term growth on both a national and an international level.

“We make sure that your legal structure supports your commercial ambitions and is ready for long-term growth.”

Jasper Scholtens

Attorney at law

Company law lawyers

Our company law lawyers combine in-depth legal knowledge with experience in the sector and a practical approach. We advise on all aspects of the company structure, including shareholders’ agreements, management and cooperation agreements, legal forms, shareholder disputes, directors and officers’ liability and dissolutions of legal entities.

 

We also offer thorough guidance and provide practical solutions for international structures, such as foreign and national holding companies, cross-border joint ventures and international shareholders’ agreements. Our TAGLaw membership allows us to respond quickly and offer specialist legal support for international matters, so your structure will be compliant and future-proof worldwide.

Our services

Our services are focused on four main points:

When starting or developing a company

There is a lot involved in the start or development of a company, such as choosing the right legal form, the creation of holding companies or entering into a joint venture, as well as structuring governance and decision-making. We advise on the incorporation and structuring of companies (BV, NV, cooperations, foundations, associations, CV, VOF), international holdings, governance (articles of association, regulations, authority) and management participation or employee incentive plans. This is how we create a future-proof structure that matches your ambitions.

When purchasing or selling a company

The sale or purchase of a company is often a major event. We assist you in the preparation, the organisation of the structure and the contracts, negotiations, due diligence and the conclusion of the purchase agreement. Our role is to provide clarity, identify and mitigate risks and ensure that the results of your negotiations are solid. See our M&A page for more information.

When experiencing setbacks or financial pressure

Company law and insolvency law often intersect when experiencing setbacks, financial pressure or in the event of disturbed shareholder relationships. We advise on and guide restructuring operations within the group, renegotiations of shareholders or financing arrangements, directors and officers’ liability and preparations for or coordination with a WHOA procedure or reorganisation. See our restructuring and insolvency page for more information.

When cooperating with or in disputes with shareholders

Working with shareholders can result in growth and stability, but can also lead to tensions. We support you in drafting and negotiating shareholders’ agreements, investment and participation issues, disputes between shareholders or with directors, deadlocks in decision-making and in proceedings, including inquiry proceedings before the Enterprise Court. Our approach is characterised by clear communication, strategic insight and honest advice.

Your legal partner for company law

Company law generally touches on other areas of law, such as company law, employment law, contract law, competition law and the notarial practice. Depending on your situation, we work closely with colleagues who specialise in these areas of law. At the same time, our lawyers keep abreast of the latest developments in the fields of governance, shareholder structures and international laws and regulations, keeping your company structure future-proof and compliant.

 

Whether your case concerns incorporation, restructuring, shareholder matters or international group structures, we combine legal expertise with strategic insight and practical solutions.

Contact us

Please contact our specialists to discuss your situation and find out how we can advise you on company law and related legal matters.

Our specialists

Madlyn Hoek

Candidate notary

Angelique Hommes

Notary, Partner

Joanne Mulder

Attorney at law

Martijn Zinnemers

Attorney at law

Diana Gunckel

Attorney at law

Joris de Leur

Attorney at law, Partner

Alex Lever

Of counsel

Jasper Scholtens

Attorney at law

Risto Larsson

Attorney at law, Partner

Sietse Piekaar

Attorney at law

Pierette Kristen

Candidate notary

Marike Boersen

Attorney at law, Partner

Julika Corbeek

Attorney at law

Daan Griep

Attorney at law