In these situations, it is crucial to involve us at the earliest opportunity. We excel in guiding our clients through threatening disputes.

 

Initially, we can strategically remain in the background, empowering you to approach negotiations, formulate proposals, and respond to opposing behavior effectively. This proactive stance prevents unnecessary escalation and costs, often leading to favorable amicable settlements.

 

Be aware that legal proceedings carry inherent risks and considerable expenses. Before you decide to proceed, carefully evaluate whether the matter at hand justifies the investment of time and resources, especially considering the possibility of an unfavorable outcome, even in strong cases. Ask yourself: Are the stakes high enough? Is your opponent reasonable? Have you received a summons? If you answered yes, we are prepared to take swift and decisive action. Our services include conservatory attachments, summary proceedings, substantive proceedings, and (international) arbitrations.

 

With over 25 years of successful litigation experience, we know how to achieve results. Here are compelling examples of our successful legal interventions:

• We successfully litigated on behalf of a Spanish fruit company against a Dutch importer who defaulted on his payment obligations, obtaining a positive verdict in summary proceedings in less than three weeks.
• We represented one of the largest Dutch vegetable seed breeders in a dispute with an American grower who falsely claimed the exclusive right to cultivate and sell a successful tomato variety. Our comprehensive support during negotiations and legal procedures in the Netherlands, along with our collaboration with an American correspondent lawyer, led to a full settlement and the abandonment of the claim.
• A seed producer with decades of collaboration with a global vegetable breeder was abruptly informed that their partnership was ending due to a crop disease outbreak. We crafted and executed a robust strategy, initially pursuing negotiations. When these efforts failed, we took decisive action through various legal procedures, ultimately leading to a generous settlement for our resolute client.
• We successfully defended a Bolivian exporter accused of supplying contaminated peanuts to an importer in Rotterdam, with allegations extending to retail distribution in Sweden. Through multiple NOFOTA arbitrations and court proceedings at the Rotterdam District Court, we defended our client effectively, resulting in the complete rejection of the importer's claim.
• We represented a Dutch seed technology startup against an advisor whose baseless claim threatened its viability from the outset. Our vigorous litigation at both the district court and court of appeal led to the total dismissal of the advisor's claim.
• We achieved a resounding victory for a Chilean exporter of blueberries in a legal battle against a Rotterdam importer, who wrongfully asserted rights to multi-year supply contracts while failing to pay nearly half a million euros in invoices. Our tenacious representation secured favorable verdicts in both the district court and court of appeal.
• For a Rotterdam fruit importer, we took immediate action to impose a precautionary attachment on a customer who had defaulted on payment. Our successful litigation ensured that the overdue invoice and associated costs were finally recovered.

We stand ready to vigorously defend your interests also.