Our expertise

Corporate law

Commercial contracts as a common thread

The core of our practice is drafting and reviewing commercial contracts-from distribution agreements to employment agreements and from merger and acquisition agreements to commercial agreements. We call it corporate commercial.

We advise and guide transactions. And when necessary, we litigate.

We are also specialists in restructuring and insolvency matters. In that context, we are often involved in all processes of companies in financial difficulties. In addition, we are regularly appointed by the District Court of Amsterdam as receivers in bankruptcies or assist parties involved in a bankruptcy.

Every lawyer at Levenbach has a clear focus on one area of law. When a case affects several areas of law, our lawyers work closely together. In this way, we combine speed and overview with in-depth specialist knowledge.

Corporate law

Business is about making choices: growing, collaborating, investing, restructuring. We assist entrepreneurs and investors with transactions and making sound agreements. We ensure that agreements are clearly recorded and, where necessary, we litigate.

What we help you with

  • Mergers and acquisitions (M&A): from LOI, Due Diligence, SPA/APA to closing
  • Joint ventures, collaborations and shareholder/management structures
  • Corporate governance: governance, AGM, decision-making and shareholder disputes
  • Restructuring, financing and securities
  • Litigation and disputes: from Court to Enterprise Chamber but also alternative dispute resolution such as arbitration and binding advice.


This is how we work

You get structure in the process, clear contract documentation and strategic advice on the negotiation points that really matter. In proceedings, we are clear in our expectations which, based on our many years of experience, we can often assess well. 



More information?


Contact us for more information


Commercial contracts

Commercial contracts determine in practice how you cooperate, deliver, get paid, divide liability and manage risks. Good contracts are therefore not only legally “buttoned up”, but above all clear, enforceable and tailored to your business.

We help companies that want to grow commercially with contracts that are legally sound and work in daily practice. No unnecessary complexity, but clear agreements that prevent discussion and escalation.

What we help you with

  • Commercial agreements: drafting and reviewing (also in English and under foreign law, whereby – where necessary – we liaise directly with local counsels worldwide

  • General terms and conditions: drafting, updating, implementing and reviewing applicability in practice

  • Distribution, agency and franchise: advising on set-up, exclusivity, targets, termination and (customer) compensation or other forms of compensation

  • Procurement and supply contracts: pricing mechanisms, terms of delivery, quality requirements, warranties, liability and audit rights

  • Collaboration agreements, assignment agreements: structuring of commercial collaborations, allocation of roles, compensation and termination

  • SaaS, IT and services: SLAs, support, uptime, change control, acceptance, intellectual property and exit

  • Collaborations and joint projects: governance, deliverables, confidentiality and termination scenarios

  • Privacy and data: DPAs/processor agreements and contractual agreements on data and compliance

  • Disputes and enforcement: advising on contract interpretation, interpretation, non-performance, penalties, damages and rescission

  • ESG: contractual recording of ESG obligations, including sustainability, supply chain responsibility and compliance agreements.

How we work

We work from the belief that good contracts get ahead of problems, not fix them afterwards. That is why we look beyond the legal text alone.

You do not get a standard template from us, but a contract that matches your commercial goals and is enforceable;

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Insolvency law


When insolvency or impending insolvency occurs, what counts is speed, direction and a plan that works. We advise entrepreneurs, investors and contract parties at all stages: from identification and restructuring to bankruptcy and relaunch. Where necessary, we act in formal insolvency proceedings, including as receiver appointed by the court.

What we help you with

  • Advising on (imminent) payment problems and restructuring
  • 
Relaunch, asset/liability transactions and negotiations with stakeholders
  • Position of creditors, securities (pledge/mortgage), retention of title and retention
  • Director liability, pauliana and director issues
  • Insolvency proceedings and disputes surrounding recourse and security rights.

This is how we work

We quickly identify the facts, interests and legal issues. We then steer towards the best route: preserving value where possible, and limiting damage where necessary. You get a clear overview of possible scenarios, decision moments and an approach that is feasible.

More info?

Are you facing an insolvency issue? Contact us for a quick no-obligation assessment.

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Real estate

Real estate is all about value, continuity and predictability. Whether it concerns purchase/sale, (commercial) lease, development or rights of use: a good real estate situation stands or falls with clear agreements and a legally tenable structure.
We advise and litigate in real estate law, with a practical focus on contracts, risk allocation and enforceability. Where the file touches multiple disciplines (e.g. corporate law or insolvency), we switch quickly and efficiently internally.

What we help you with

  • Commercial leases (business premises and other commercial premises); rental conditions, substitution, subletting, renovation, defects, service costs and termination of lease
  • 


    Property purchase and sale: letter of intent, purchase agreement, warranties; resolutive conditions, delivery/risk and claims

  • Project and contract formation: development processes, cooperation with contractors/suppliers, planning, additional work and delivery (contractual)

  • Collateral and recourse: pledge/mortgage in the context of transactions and restructurings.

This is how we work

You get a clear risk picture and concrete choices: what is essential, what is negotiable and which route is most efficient.

More info?

Need to have a lease reviewed, a purchase agreement drafted or a property file that is escalating? Contact us for a quick intake.

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Employment law

Employment relationships are more dynamic than ever. Whether it concerns growth, reorganisation, dysfunction or an exit: you want clear agreements and an approach that is both legally sound and practical. We help employers and employees with advice, contracts, negotiations and – if necessary – proceedings.

What we help you with

  • Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, bonus and incentive schemes and management contracts
  • Dismissal processes: settlement agreement, file building and negotiations
  • Reorganisations and transfer of undertaking, often in collaboration with our corporate law specialists
  • Sickness/absence, reintegration, wage and penalty issues
  • Competition and relationship clauses, confidentiality and ancillary activities
  • Labour disputes, summary proceedings, proceedings on the merits and (where appropriate) mediation

This is how we work

You get a clear risk assessment, concrete options and quick decision points. We lay down the agreements in such a way that they also hold up if the relationship comes under pressure.

More information?

Would you like to discuss an employment law issue or have a contract checked? Then get in touch for more information…

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Business is about making choices: growing, collaborating, investing, restructuring. We assist entrepreneurs and investors with transactions and making sound agreements. We ensure that agreements are clearly recorded and, where necessary, we litigate.

What we help you with

  • Mergers and acquisitions (M&A): from LOI, Due Diligence, SPA/APA to closing
  • Joint ventures, collaborations and shareholder/management structures
  • Corporate governance: governance, AGM, decision-making and shareholder disputes
  • Restructuring, financing and securities
  • Litigation and disputes: from Court to Enterprise Chamber but also alternative dispute resolution such as arbitration and binding advice.


This is how we work

You get structure in the process, clear contract documentation and strategic advice on the negotiation points that really matter. In proceedings, we are clear in our expectations which, based on our many years of experience, we can often assess well. 



More information?


Contact us for more information


Commercial contracts

Commercial contracts determine in practice how you cooperate, deliver, get paid, divide liability and manage risks. Good contracts are therefore not only legally “buttoned up”, but above all clear, enforceable and tailored to your business.

We help companies that want to grow commercially with contracts that are legally sound and work in daily practice. No unnecessary complexity, but clear agreements that prevent discussion and escalation.

What we help you with

  • Commercial agreements: drafting and reviewing (also in English and under foreign law, whereby – where necessary – we liaise directly with local counsels worldwide

  • General terms and conditions: drafting, updating, implementing and reviewing applicability in practice

  • Distribution, agency and franchise: advising on set-up, exclusivity, targets, termination and (customer) compensation or other forms of compensation

  • Procurement and supply contracts: pricing mechanisms, terms of delivery, quality requirements, warranties, liability and audit rights

  • Collaboration agreements, assignment agreements: structuring of commercial collaborations, allocation of roles, compensation and termination

  • SaaS, IT and services: SLAs, support, uptime, change control, acceptance, intellectual property and exit

  • Collaborations and joint projects: governance, deliverables, confidentiality and termination scenarios

  • Privacy and data: DPAs/processor agreements and contractual agreements on data and compliance

  • Disputes and enforcement: advising on contract interpretation, interpretation, non-performance, penalties, damages and rescission

  • ESG: contractual recording of ESG obligations, including sustainability, supply chain responsibility and compliance agreements.

How we work

We work from the belief that good contracts get ahead of problems, not fix them afterwards. That is why we look beyond the legal text alone.

You do not get a standard template from us, but a contract that matches your commercial goals and is enforceable;

NEEM CONTACT OP


When insolvency or impending insolvency occurs, what counts is speed, direction and a plan that works. We advise entrepreneurs, investors and contract parties at all stages: from identification and restructuring to bankruptcy and relaunch. Where necessary, we act in formal insolvency proceedings, including as receiver appointed by the court.

What we help you with

  • Advising on (imminent) payment problems and restructuring
  • 
Relaunch, asset/liability transactions and negotiations with stakeholders
  • Position of creditors, securities (pledge/mortgage), retention of title and retention
  • Director liability, pauliana and director issues
  • Insolvency proceedings and disputes surrounding recourse and security rights.

This is how we work

We quickly identify the facts, interests and legal issues. We then steer towards the best route: preserving value where possible, and limiting damage where necessary. You get a clear overview of possible scenarios, decision moments and an approach that is feasible.

More info?

Are you facing an insolvency issue? Contact us for a quick no-obligation assessment.

NEEM CONTACT OP

Real estate is all about value, continuity and predictability. Whether it concerns purchase/sale, (commercial) lease, development or rights of use: a good real estate situation stands or falls with clear agreements and a legally tenable structure.
We advise and litigate in real estate law, with a practical focus on contracts, risk allocation and enforceability. Where the file touches multiple disciplines (e.g. corporate law or insolvency), we switch quickly and efficiently internally.

What we help you with

  • Commercial leases (business premises and other commercial premises); rental conditions, substitution, subletting, renovation, defects, service costs and termination of lease
  • 


    Property purchase and sale: letter of intent, purchase agreement, warranties; resolutive conditions, delivery/risk and claims

  • Project and contract formation: development processes, cooperation with contractors/suppliers, planning, additional work and delivery (contractual)

  • Collateral and recourse: pledge/mortgage in the context of transactions and restructurings.

This is how we work

You get a clear risk picture and concrete choices: what is essential, what is negotiable and which route is most efficient.

More info?

Need to have a lease reviewed, a purchase agreement drafted or a property file that is escalating? Contact us for a quick intake.

NEEM CONTACT OP

Employment relationships are more dynamic than ever. Whether it concerns growth, reorganisation, dysfunction or an exit: you want clear agreements and an approach that is both legally sound and practical. We help employers and employees with advice, contracts, negotiations and – if necessary – proceedings.

What we help you with

  • Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, bonus and incentive schemes and management contracts
  • Dismissal processes: settlement agreement, file building and negotiations
  • Reorganisations and transfer of undertaking, often in collaboration with our corporate law specialists
  • Sickness/absence, reintegration, wage and penalty issues
  • Competition and relationship clauses, confidentiality and ancillary activities
  • Labour disputes, summary proceedings, proceedings on the merits and (where appropriate) mediation

This is how we work

You get a clear risk assessment, concrete options and quick decision points. We lay down the agreements in such a way that they also hold up if the relationship comes under pressure.

More information?

Would you like to discuss an employment law issue or have a contract checked? Then get in touch for more information…

NEEM CONTACT OP