1. Van Veen Advocaten (VVA) is a partnership in which several practice partnerships or natural persons participate, whose purpose is to practice law, all in the broadest sense.
2. In doing so, VVA shall, where appropriate, be assisted by persons engaged by it in the performance of its clients’ assignments.
3. All assignments from clients are considered by VVA to have been given exclusively to it, even if it is the express or tacit intention that an assignment will be carried out by a particular person. The effect of article 7:404 of the Dutch Civil Code, which regulates the latter case, and the effect of article 7:407 paragraph 2, which establishes a joint and several liability for cases in which an assignment is given to two or more persons, is excluded.
4. These general terms and conditions apply to all assignments given to VVA, including supplementary and follow-up assignments.
5. If during the execution of an assignment of a client, an event occurs which leads to liability, such liability shall be limited to the amount or amounts which the professional liability insurance taken out by VVA gives claim to, including the excess borne by VVA in connection with that insurance. An event as referred to in the previous sentence also includes an omission.
6. If by or in connection with the execution of an assignment of a client or otherwise damage is caused to persons or property, for which VVA is liable, such liability shall be limited to the amount or amounts, to which the general liability insurance taken out by VVA gives claim including the excess borne by VVA in connection with such insurance.
7. Persons engaged in connection with the performance of a client assignment may wish to limit their liability in connection therewith. VVA assumes, and if necessary hereby stipulates, that all instructions given to it by clients include the authority to accept such limitation of liability also on behalf of those clients.
8. If the performance of an assignment of a client entails the engagement of a person based outside the Netherlands who is not affiliated with VVA to perform work within the framework of the given assignment, VVA shall not be liable for any errors that may unexpectedly be made by this person.
9. The legal relationship between VVA and its clients shall be governed by Dutch law. Only the Dutch courts shall have jurisdiction over any dispute that may arise between VVA and a client.
10. Not only VVA, but also all persons engaged in the performance of any assignment of a client may invoke these general conditions. The same will apply to former employees including their possible heirs, if they are held liable after they have left VVA’s office.

Rates 2025

Introduction

Van Veen Advocaten will provide you with information on, among other things, the costs of our services before we start work. We will make clear agreements about this. And of course we specify our monthly invoices accurately.

Starting point

In principle, our work is performed on the basis of an hourly rate. In special cases – in consultation with your lawyer – this may be deviated from. When a case lends itself to this, for example, a fixed fee can be agreed upon. In addition, in certain cases the collection rate may be applied (see collection files).

Declaration

In principle, our work is declared at the end of each month. After settlement of the case, a final invoice will be drawn up. A bill consists of fees, expenses and VAT. Costs (often referred to as ‘disbursements’) charged to our office by third parties (such as court fees, bailiff fees, costs of extracts and the like) will be charged in an itemized manner. For costs that are more difficult to specify (such as postage, telephone, fax, copies and the like) a fixed percentage of six percent of the fee is charged (under the heading of ‘general out-of-pocket expenses’).

VAT is due on the fees. Disbursements are not fully subject to VAT, which varies by type. A record is kept of the amount and type of work performed per case. The invoice is accompanied by a specification thereof.

In general, an advance is charged at the start of the services. The retainer remains booked as such throughout the period of service and is offset against the final bill.

Determination of fees

The fee is determined based on two elements:

• The hourly rate based on the number of her experience of the handling lawyer.
• The number of hours spent.

The calculation is basically: fee = hourly rate lawyer x number of hours spent.

Hourly rate

As of January 1, 2025, the hourly rate is as follows:

• Trainee lawyer > 1 year of experience: €220 excluding VAT.
• Lawyer trainee 1 – 2 years of experience: €250 excluding VAT.
• Trainee lawyer 2 – 3 years of experience: €280 excluding VAT.
• Lawyer associate 3 – 10 years of experience: € 310 excluding VAT.
• Lawyer associate 10 – 20 years of experience: €340 excluding VAT.
• Lawyer associate/partner > 20 years of experience: € 370 excluding VAT.

Rates are adjusted annually on January 1.

Special factors

Unlike many other law firms, no (increasing) factors are applied in cases of urgency and/or high interest. We are used to settling every case with the necessary speed and giving it all our attention regardless of its (financial) importance.

Collection files

In cases where the emphasis is on the collection of funds, the collection rate may be applied in consultation with your lawyer. This means that the fee is determined based on a percentage of the amounts collected or a combination of collection percentage and (lower) hourly rate. Payments received directly by you are also considered amounts collected by us.

Cost Order

If your case is litigated and the other party is ordered to pay the costs of the proceedings, you will be entitled to the amount of that cost order. This amount is generally significantly less than the total fees you owe your attorney.

Questions or objections

If you have any questions as a result of this brochure, please do not hesitate to discuss them with your attorney. If you have questions about or objections to the statement(s) sent to you, you should first ask your lawyer. The lawyer will clarify the matter as much as possible. Should you still have objections after this clarification, you can always contact our office manager, Mr. O. Meijnen. Should this consultation also fail to lead to a solution, you can turn to the civil courts.

Office details

Keesomstraat 7
PO Box 442
6710 BK Ede
+31(0)318 68 78 78
info@vanveen.com
www.vanveen.com
KvK 09216163