International business with legal certainty
Doing business internationally
Entrepreneurs are increasingly operating across borders. Digitalization and fast means of communication make international business more accessible than ever. At the same time, correctly dealing with cultural differences and divergent laws and regulations remains decisive for the success of international cooperation.
International business therefore requires more than just spotting opportunities. Understanding local legal rules, culture and expectations limits risks and forms the basis for sustainable international relations.
The international practice of MannaertsAppels Attorneys-at-law
MannaertsAppels Attorney-at-law assists Dutch and foreign companies with cross-border legal issues. From our international practice, we advise and litigate on, among other things:
- international purchase and cooperation agreements;
- franchise and distribution structures;
- mergers and acquisitions (M&A) of an international nature;
- restructurings and investments;
- international labor law issues;
- commercial disputes with foreign parties.
We combine extensive in-house experience in international law practice with a strong personal network of foreign attorneys-at-law. This creates a solid legal foundation for international growth and cooperation.
For Dutch entrepreneurs doing international business
Dutch entrepreneurs operating across borders benefit from MannaertsAppels Attorney-at-law’s network and firm guidance and overview. We connect legal expertise with strategic insight.
As a member of Eurojuris International, we have direct access to reliable local attorneys who know the law, language and business culture. We put you in touch with the right specialist quickly, without you having to switch between different advisors yourself.
Our role goes beyond the legal framework alone. We help think about structure and strategy, assess risks, coordinate the work of foreign colleagues and monitor the Closely connectedness of all cross-border files. This way, as an entrepreneur, you maintain a grip on the process and the decision-making process.
For foreign entrepreneurs with activities in the Netherlands
Foreign companies wishing to invest or do business in the Netherlands find in MannaertsAppels Attorney-at-law a committed and experienced legal partner. We have in-depth knowledge of Dutch law and extensive experience with international clients.
Our advice includes:
- Establishing or restructuring Dutch entities;
- mergers and acquisitions (M&A) of Dutch companies;
- labor and management contracts;
- distribution and franchise agreements for the Dutch market;
- Commercial Dispute and Proceedings in the Dutch courts;
- corporate litigation.
We translate the Dutch legal landscape into clear, practically applicable Counsel, aligned with international decision-making and governance structures.
Cooperation with foreign attorneys-at-law
For foreign lawyers looking for a Dutch Attorney-at-law for their clients, we act as a reliable and transparent cooperation partner.
As foreign counsel, you stay closely involved. We actively inform you of progress, opportunities and risks and carefully coordinate your strategy. We monitor both the legal quality and communication with the client. Our approach corresponds to the level and working method that international attorneys expect from each other.
Eurojuris International
MannaertsAppels Attorneys-at-law is a member of Eurojuris International, the largest European network of independent law firms. The network includes offices in more than 50 countries, within and outside Europe.
As a member of Eurojuris, we have direct access to reliable local attorneys who know the law, language and business culture. We quickly put clients in touch with the right specialist, without them having to switch between different advisors themselves.
This combination of international clout and local expertise makes it possible to handle cross-border transactions and disputes effectively, efficiently and while maintaining an overview.
