German Desk

Germany is the Netherlands’ largest trading partner. Yet the differences are noticeable from the start. Different rules, expectations and ways of working. You want to move quickly and avoid unnecessary friction while making the right decisions.

One border, different systems

Doing business across the border means navigating two legal systems and cultural differences. Contracts are interpreted differently, governance priorities shift and decision-making often follows a different path.

In practice, this creates challenges. German companies entering the Dutch market face unfamiliar structures and obligations. Dutch companies working with German partners encounter differences in negotiations, liability and security. These differences carry risks – but also opportunities, if you understand how to use them.

We connect both sides

We help you operate across the border with clarity and confidence. Our German Desk team is fully bilingual, trained in both jurisdictions and familiar with the cultural context. This allows us to act quickly and prevent issues before they arise.

We support you from strategy through to implementation. Whether you are setting up a structure, negotiating agreements or dealing with a dispute, our advice is legally sound and practical. So you stay in control and keep moving forward across borders.

Our areas of expertise

• Contracts and general terms and conditions (NL/DE)
• Incorporation and structuring of Dutch entities
• Governance, liability and group structures
• Shareholder disputes
• Insolvency and restructuring (including WHOA, security interests and directors’ liability)
• Employment law (including board and management)
• Litigation and debt recovery in the Netherlands

Who do we work for?

We work for German companies active in or entering the Dutch market, and for Dutch companies doing business with German partners. From mid-sized businesses to international groups.