Companies

As an entrepreneur, you face many legal challenges. What often starts as a single company may grow into a major group. The lawyers and civil-law notaries of Kienhuis Legal are specialised in the field of companies and undertakings and can lift some of your burden, including where international trade plays a role. We think along and are at your service with practical and clear advice on matters like incorporating companies and partnerships/joint ventures, assisting in acquisitions, concluding commercial contracts and other agreements (such as purchase, shareholders’ and management agreements), demergers and unbundling, restructuring and drawing up general terms and conditions We also provide support in disputes or (impending) insolvency.

Experts in companies

Commercial contracts and agreements

As an entrepreneur, you have the opportunity to develop new products, broaden sales channels, or share knowledge to grow. But, trust takes years to build, seconds to break, and forever to repair. So to seize opportunities and be successful, it is crucial to have clear and solid agreements in place between all parties involved.

Corporate governance

Good governance is a key condition for the success of a company. That sounds obvious but is in fact more complicated than it sounds, especially in larger organisations. Clear corporate governance allows you to regulate the relationships between directors, supervisory directors and shareholders, and determine how the organisation is managed. This requires customisation, because every situation and organisation is unique.

Disputes

No one is looking for conflict. Still, a legal dispute or conflict cannot be avoided in some cases. This can range from a dispute over a purchase, damages, loss or injury suffered or a disagreement over property rights.

Financing and securities

Financing is often needed to do business. This could be achieved in the form of an investment, bank financing or by issuing corporate bonds, for example. Financing generally goes hand-in-hand with the lender requiring repayment, and seeking security for this aspect. This can be provided as a right of pledge or mortgage rights as well as collateral or personal security. But the legislation on this is complex and lenders - such as banks - often use a lot of ‘fine print'.

International business

The world is getting increasingly interwoven, and more and more companies are doing business outside their own national borders. International trade offers huge opportunities, but also has its legal challenges. Kienhuis Legal is your business partner in international business.

Mergers and acquisitions

Buying or selling a business is not a simple matter . These are often intensive processes that - besides strategic and personal considerations - also involve a lot of legal documentation. In such processes, it is wise to engage an experienced legal partner at an early stage.

Restructuring and insolvency law

The path of entrepreneurship holds opportunities and challenges. Sometimes it is best to adjust your company structure. Restructuring can have several reasons: the growth of your company, a tax context or impending insolvency.