Corporate Litigation & Investigations

Entrepreneurship inherently involves taking risks – but smart entrepreneurs know to avoid unnecessary risks. Legal disputes are among those best avoided, as they divert time and energy away from what truly matters: running and growing the business. In reality, however, internal company conflicts or disputes with business partners - often triggered by financial difficulties - can arise quickly. These situations may escalate into liability proceedings. As a company director, it is essential to resolve such business disputes swiftly and efficiently, to prevent further escalation and reduce the risk of insolvency or bankruptcy.

Our approach

Within Corporate Litigation & Investigations, a dedicated team of skilled and experienced lawyers focuses on preventing, managing and resolving virtually every type of dispute that may arise within companies and institutions. Our team provides strategic advice and litigation support in (impending) disputes involving or between shareholders, business partners, managing directors, (supervisory) board members and (internal) supervisors. We also represent directors in bankruptcy proceedings involving insolvency receivers. In addition to litigating before civil courts and the Enterprise Chamber of the Amsterdam Court of Appeals (Ondernemingskamer), we advise on (directors') liability issues, also in the context of ESG legislation and corporate fraud. Our team also acts in liability proceedings on behalf of insolvency receivers as well as their opponents, including directors and auditors.

The Corporate Litigation & Investigations lawyers at Van Benthem & Keulen possess deep expertise in corporate and legal entity law, property and contract law and bankruptcy law. This legal knowledge is complemented by extensive experience in negotiating and litigating complex conflict situations. Our team is known for its pragmatic, no-nonsense approach, always putting the client's interests first. We focus on delivering the most practical and sustainable solution – efficiently and within the shortest possible timeframe.

What can you contact us for?

• Shareholder and partnership disputes
• Disputes related to business takeovers and acquisitions
• Valuation disputes
• Conflicts between or within corporate bodies and legal entities
• Proceedings before the Enterprise Chamber of the Amsterdam Court of Appeals  (Ondernemingskamer)
• ESG litigation and regulatory liability
• Directors and supervisory board liability
• Auditor and accountant liability claims
• Liability issues in insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings

Who do we work for?

Our team represents corporate clients and financial institutions, as well as (semi-)non-profit organizations such as healthcare providers and educational institutions. We also act on behalf of insolvency receivers and regularly represent directors, supervisory board members and auditors in liability and bankruptcy-related matters.