Dutch business lawyers
Business lawyers in the Netherlands. Clear advice in English.
Max Advocaten assists companies, directors and entrepreneurs with Dutch business law. Clear advice, short lines of communication and a practical understanding of the commercial result you need.
For international companies
A Dutch legal partner with a business perspective
Doing business in the Netherlands involves more than knowing the rules. Contracts, employees, corporate decisions and disputes all affect your operations, reputation and commercial relationships. You need counsel that understands those connections and gives you a workable route forward.
We advise foreign companies with Dutch activities as well as Dutch businesses operating internationally. Our lawyers explain the legal position in plain English, identify the decisions that matter and remain closely involved when speed or negotiation is required.
Our expertise
Legal support around the decisions that shape your company
Commercial contracts
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, general terms, cooperation agreements and NDAs under Dutch law.
Explore this practiceEmployment law
Employment contracts, performance issues, reorganisations, dismissals, non-compete clauses and cross-border employment questions.
Explore this practiceCorporate law
Advice for directors and shareholders on governance, decision-making, shareholder arrangements and corporate conflicts.
Explore this practiceLitigation and debt recovery
Strategic negotiations, urgent interim relief, commercial proceedings, enforcement and recovery of unpaid invoices.
Explore this practicePrivacy, technology and AI
Practical support with GDPR compliance, data arrangements, technology contracts and the responsible use of artificial intelligence.
Explore this practiceReal estate and construction
Commercial leases, construction agreements, property disputes and legal issues affecting business premises and projects.
Explore this practiceInternational business
Local Dutch expertise, explained in a way that supports an international decision.
We help management teams and in-house counsel understand what Dutch law means for their contracts, workforce, governance and disputes. Where a matter reaches beyond our own disciplines, we coordinate with the relevant specialist so that you retain a clear point of contact.
Our team
Specialists who remain personally involved
Max Advocaten is a focused team of lawyers and specialists working for entrepreneurs and SMEs. You speak directly with the person handling your matter. We combine legal precision with a practical, commercially aware approach.
Rick van ViersenAttorney at law · corporate and commercial disputes
Ricardo BosAttorney at law · employment and business law
Jort van der VinneAttorney at law · litigation and contracts
Adil MastenbroekLegal specialist · privacy and GDPR
Justin van der HeemstOffice director
Our approach
From legal question to a clear course of action
Understand the objective
We establish the facts, commercial context, documents and result that matter to your organisation.
Assess the position
You receive a clear view of the legal risks, options, expected costs and the route we recommend.
Act decisively
We advise, draft, negotiate or litigate and keep you closely informed at every decision point.
Frequently asked questions
Working with Max Advocaten from abroad
Do you advise international companies on Dutch law?
Yes. We assist foreign companies with contracts, employment matters, corporate questions, commercial disputes, privacy, technology and real estate issues governed by Dutch law.
Can the matter be handled entirely in English?
Yes. Meetings, advice, negotiations and correspondence can be conducted in English. Where Dutch documents or court proceedings are involved, we explain their meaning and practical consequences clearly.
Do you work only in the Amsterdam and Hoofddorp area?
No. Our office is in Hoofddorp, close to Amsterdam and Schiphol Airport, but we assist clients and handle matters throughout the Netherlands.
Can you assist with urgent disputes?
Yes. Depending on the circumstances, Dutch preliminary relief proceedings or immediate protective measures may be available. Contact us promptly so that we can assess urgency, evidence and the appropriate remedy.
Practical Dutch-law guides
Prepare the next business decision
Entering the Netherlands
A legal checklist for entity, contracts, employment, privacy, governance and disputes.
Read the legal checklistHiring and dismissal
The main Dutch rules for contracts, personnel files and ending employment.
Read the employment guideCommercial litigation
Procedure, interim relief, timing, costs and evidence in Dutch business disputes.
Read the litigation guideDiscuss your matter
Need practical advice on Dutch business law?
Tell us which company you represent, what the issue is and whether a deadline is approaching. You can contact us in English. We will discuss the appropriate lawyer, the scope of the work and costs before you decide how to proceed.
