Commercial Litigation

Dutch Supreme Court answers questions on setoff before and during bankruptcy and suspension of payments

The authors discuss a recent judgment by the Dutch Supreme Court that extends the right of setoff for banks before and during bankruptcy and suspension of payments.

Daniël Stein new senior associate at Stibbe

We are pleased to announce that Daniël Stein will be joining Stibbe’s Amsterdam office as senior associate. His appointment as from 1 October 2023 will further strengthen our Litigation and Arbitration practice.

Daniël Stein

Senior Associate Amsterdam

Interpretation of contracts under Dutch law: beware of the interpretation clause!

Under Dutch law, the interpretation of contracts is governed by the 'Haviltex' standard. Parties who favour legal certainty sometimes opt for their own standard instead by including an 'interpretation clause'.

Emilie Hoebens

Junior Associate Amsterdam

Irene Berghuis

Staff Associate Amsterdam

Laura Boele

Staff Associate Amsterdam

Annulment of contract: mistake and fraud

A contract, once entered into, gives parties a sense of security. After a period of close negotiation, agreement is reached and the signing of the contract provides closure.

Robin Tess Bolland

Junior Associate Amsterdam

Stibbe advises various tour operators

Stibbe advised various tour operators on advertising, price indications and permits, and represented them in litigation matters.

Stibbe assists Van Roey

Stibbe assisted Van Roey in an injunction procedure against the city of Mortsel regarding the unlawful operation by the city of Mortsel and unfair commercial practices in the operation of a car park.

Stibbe advises supermarket

Stibbe advises one of the largest supermarkets on consumer law questions, promotional activities, product regulation, product labelling, product recalls, product liability, and competition law questions. We also assist our client in litigation matters.

Stibbe assists telecommunications operator

Stibbe assists a major telecommunications operator in various unfair competition matters, including procedures against competitors on misleading advertising and the sale via agents of various promotional actions.

Stibbe assists retailer group

Stibbe assisted a retailer group in a court procedure for an error in an online sale and the risk of a group claim.

Stibbe assists Makro

We assisted Makro in investigations by administrative authorities and in court procedures regarding price indications, dual offers, product regulation as well as trade practices procedures involving promotions, games and competitions, and parallel trade.