In view of the volume of trade between the Netherlands and Germany, it is highly likely that Dutch and German companies that are active internationally will come into contact with each other. In many cases contracts concluded between these enterprises will be governed by German law, with which the Dutch entrepreneurs are generally not very familiar. It is important for them to give extra attention to ensuring that the agreements are properly recorded.

In addition, when doing business in the Netherlands in their own language and supported by their knowledge of their own law, German entrepreneurs will benefit from advice on aspects of Dutch law, for example in the case of the acquisition and management of Dutch subsidiaries.

This practice area therefore involves not only the contents of German law, but also creates a link between the German entrepreneur and the Dutch legal system, especially in the area of commercial law and civil procedural law.

The lawyers at CMS Derks Star Busmann who specialize in the area of German law work mostly, but not exclusively, in the automotive, consultancy and consumer products and retail sector.