Commercial Contracts, Liability & Litigation

Strong commercial contracts help prevent issues, but practice is rarely straightforward. Deliveries do not go as planned, agreements are interpreted differently or parties come under pressure. At that point, it is about more than the wording alone. Which terms actually apply? Where do the risks lie? And how strong is your position if matters escalate?

We help you structure contracts clearly and prevent disputes. And when necessary, we stand by your side in proceedings, with a clear strategy and a focus on results.

Strategic advice and decisive litigation

At VBK, we combine contract advice with strong litigation experience. We advise on drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and guide you through liability issues and disputes. We work transparently and in a structured way, without surprises and with clear decisions.

Our practice is closely aligned with yours. By working alongside organisations, we understand what is at stake. This is reflected in advice that is legally sharp and aligned with commercial reality. We continuously invest in quality and expertise, and translate that depth into solutions you can act on immediately, whether to prevent disputes or to litigate.

Commercial contracts

We advise across the full spectrum of commercial contracts. From distribution, agency and franchise agreements to supply contracts and arrangements within the supply chain, such as manufacturing and processing. We support you in drafting, reviewing and negotiating, with a clear focus on legal risks and commercial objectives.

A significant part of our practice focuses on e-commerce and consumer law. We advise on information obligations, general terms and conditions and the design of online sales processes, translating European rules into practical solutions.

Liability

Our specialists advise and litigate on all types of liability issues within commercial relationships. From contractual matters such as breach, warranties and damages arising from delivery, to non-contractual liability, such as unlawful acts and complex causation issues.

We quickly bring clarity to the key questions: which standard applies, is there a breach or an unlawful act, how do causation and burden of proof play out, and which damages are recoverable? In this way, we combine legal precision with a clear litigation strategy.

Litigation

We combine strategic contract advice with strong litigation capabilities. Our starting point is clear: resolve disputes out of court where possible, litigate where necessary.

We act in cases involving product and property damage, construction disputes, debt recovery and recourse matters, and other commercial claims. We also have extensive experience in arbitration, binding advice and mediation, both as counsel and in other roles.

Our expertise

• Non-performance, breach and damages
• Unlawful acts, causation and damage assessment
• Termination, rescission and nullification of agreements
• Liability in pre-contractual negotiations
• Disputes relating to commercial contracts, such as construction, distribution, franchise and services
• General terms and conditions for online and offline purchasing and sales
• Misrepresentation, force majeure and unforeseen circumstances
• Summary proceedings
• Attachment and seizure
• Enforcement disputes
• Debt recovery
• Arbitration, binding opinion and mediation
• Enforcement of judgments of foreign and domestic courts or arbitral tribunals

Who do we work for?

We work for businesses in sectors including construction, retail, transport & logistics, industry and international trade. Organisations where commercial contracts and collaboration are essential, and where the ability to act quickly makes the difference.