Contract Law

Contract law attorney

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Hendrik Geffroy

H.C.W. (Hendrik) Geffroy

Advocaat Contract Law
Contractenrecht

Contract Law

“A given word binds” That is a golden rule. In daily practice, the “given word” turns out to be rather volatile and in conflict situations often difficult to prove or explain in several ways. In some situations, only a written record is legally valid. It is therefore preferable to have agreements properly recorded in writing. In many situations, there are nevertheless limitations to what you can legally agree upon. Whether it concerns an employment contract or an international distribution agreement, Van Veen Advocaten knows what to do. Drafting, assessing, negotiating or litigating contracts is one of the core activities of Van Veen Advocaten.

Our areas of operation are:

  • Breaking off negotiations
  • General conditions
  • Limitation of liability
  • Penalty clauses
  • Boilerplates
  • Third-party operation/multiparty agreements
  • Contracts
  • Error
  • Guarantees
  • Private international law
  • Charge / mediation / agency / assignment
  • Medium/immediate representation
  • Choice of law / choice of forum / dispute resolution
  • Remedies against disappointing deals
  • Establishment of agreements
  • Vienna Sales Convention

Section members

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Entrepreneurial thinking

‘High-quality legal advisor who thinks entrepreneurially and does not just think about making billable hours.’

All the specialisations we need

‘As a fast-growing organisation, we are developing rapidly and regularly need legal advice. At Van Veen Advocaten we find all the specialisms we need, from advice on legal forms and contracts with suppliers and franchisees to employment law and legal support for government tenders. It is very nice for us to have a single point of contact who knows our business well. Sometimes I also need an immediate answer to make a decision, in which case it is just a phone call away. Their quick and effective support gives us the confidence so that we can fully focus on doing business.’

Confidence for now and the future

‘Hendrik Geffroy and his team have been supporting our organisation on legal issues for many years. We experience the expertise, solution orientation, availability and listening to the needs and interests of both our organisation and employees as distinctive in our contacts. That makes our pleasant cooperation unique and we rely on it for now and in the future.’

Quality and focus of content

‘As director of three higher education institutions so far, I have been working with Van Veen lawyers for 20 years. Without exception to my great satisfaction. They deliver substantive quality and sharpness, but what is certainly important for directors: they think strategically well and are not afraid to advise against your own ideas. In addition, their way of communicating is excellent: pleasant to deal with, operationally attentive, businesslike. All in all, the value for money is excellent.’

Practical solutions that suit us well

‘As a manufacturing company, we benefit greatly from a law firm that really understands how we work. Van Veen thinks along with us and comes up with practical solutions that suit us well. The lines of communication are short and switching is quick and easy, which makes cooperation effective and pleasant. That’s why we’ve been working with Van Veen for years!’

A highly experienced guide

‘A very pleasant and practical approach to legal issues makes Van Veen Advocaten a good partner for us. Their clear and straightforward language on all (im)possibilities within the legal playing field makes it quickly clear to us where you stand as a company. We have experienced Van Veen Advocaten as a very experienced guide through a sometimes complicated legal landscape!’