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Comprehensive Business Legal Services

In today's complex business environment, having the right legal partner is essential for growth, compliance, and risk management. De Vries Legal Group provides sophisticated corporate legal services tailored to your business needs.

Our corporate attorneys combine industry knowledge with legal expertise to deliver practical solutions that protect your interests while supporting your business objectives. From formation to dissolution and everything in between, we're your trusted legal advisors.

Business-Focused Approach

We understand that legal advice must serve business goals. Our solutions are pragmatic, cost-effective, and aligned with your company's strategic vision.

Corporate Law Services
25+

Years of Business Expertise

Our Corporate Legal Services

Comprehensive legal solutions for every stage of your business lifecycle.

Business Formation

Strategic entity selection and formation services to establish the right legal structure for your business goals and liability protection needs.

  • Entity selection guidance
  • Articles of incorporation
  • Shareholder agreements

Mergers & Acquisitions

Comprehensive guidance through complex transactions, from due diligence to closing, ensuring your interests are protected at every stage.

  • Transaction structuring
  • Due diligence management
  • Post-merger integration

Contract Law

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts that protect your interests while facilitating business relationships and transactions.

  • Commercial agreements
  • Vendor/supplier contracts
  • Employment contracts

Corporate Governance

Establishing effective governance structures and policies to ensure compliance, transparency, and ethical business practices.

  • Board advisory services
  • Corporate policy development
  • Fiduciary duty guidance

Regulatory Compliance

Navigating complex regulatory environments to ensure your business operations remain compliant with applicable laws and regulations.

  • Compliance program development
  • Regulatory audit support
  • Risk assessment

Business Litigation

Resolving business disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation with strategies tailored to your business objectives.

  • Contract disputes
  • Shareholder conflicts
  • Alternative dispute resolution

Industry Expertise

Our attorneys have specialized knowledge across a wide range of industries, allowing us to provide tailored legal solutions for your specific business sector.

Technology Industry

Technology

Software, SaaS, IT, Fintech

Healthcare Industry

Healthcare

Hospitals, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices

Real Estate Industry

Real Estate

Development, Investment, Property Management

Manufacturing Industry

Manufacturing

Production, Supply Chain, Distribution

Financial Services Industry

Financial Services

Banking, Insurance, Investment

Retail & E-commerce Industry

Retail & E-commerce

Online Stores, Consumer Goods, Distribution

Corporate Legal Team

Our Approach to Corporate Law

At De Vries Legal Group, we believe that effective corporate legal counsel requires more than just knowledge of the law. It demands a deep understanding of your business, industry, and strategic objectives.

Proactive Counsel

We anticipate legal issues before they become problems, helping you navigate potential challenges with confidence.

Business-Minded Solutions

Our advice is always practical, considering both legal requirements and business realities to find the optimal path forward.

Collaborative Partnership

We work as an extension of your team, integrating seamlessly with your operations and decision-making processes.

Recent Success Stories

See how our corporate legal expertise has helped businesses achieve their objectives.

€45M

Cross-Border Acquisition

Technology Sector

Guided a Dutch software company through the acquisition of a German competitor, navigating complex regulatory requirements and negotiating favorable terms that protected our client's interests.

M&A Transaction Completed in 7 months
€12M

Venture Capital Funding

Healthcare Startup

Structured and negotiated Series B funding for a medical device startup, ensuring favorable terms for the founders while satisfying investor requirements and maintaining strategic control.

Financing Transaction Completed in 4 months
Win

Contract Dispute Resolution

Manufacturing Client

Successfully defended a manufacturing client against breach of contract claims, resolving the dispute through mediation and preserving the business relationship while avoiding costly litigation.

Business Litigation Resolved in 3 months

Our Corporate Law Team

Meet the experienced attorneys who will guide your business through legal challenges and opportunities.

Jan van der Meer

Head of Corporate Practice

With over 20 years of experience in corporate law, Jan specializes in mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and international business transactions.

University of Amsterdam Since 2001

Sophie Bakker

Corporate Finance Specialist

Sophie's expertise in venture capital, private equity, and corporate finance has helped numerous startups and growing businesses secure favorable funding terms.

Leiden University Since 2008

Thomas de Groot

Regulatory Compliance Expert

Thomas helps businesses navigate complex regulatory environments, with particular expertise in EU competition law, data protection, and industry-specific compliance.

Utrecht University Since 2010

What Our Clients Say

Hear from businesses we've helped navigate complex legal challenges.

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"De Vries Legal Group has been our trusted legal partner for over a decade. Their corporate team's strategic guidance during our international expansion was invaluable. They understand our business objectives and provide practical legal solutions that help us achieve our goals."

Client

Pieter Janssen

CEO, TechNova Solutions

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"When we were negotiating our Series B funding round, De Vries Legal Group's expertise was crucial. They secured terms that protected our founders' interests while satisfying investor requirements. Their attention to detail and business acumen made all the difference."

Client

Emma Visser

Founder, MediHealth Innovations

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about corporate legal services.

What business structure is best for my company?

The optimal business structure depends on various factors including liability concerns, tax implications, funding needs, and growth plans. Common options in the Netherlands include BV (private limited company), NV (public limited company), VOF (general partnership), and eenmanszaak (sole proprietorship). Our attorneys can help you evaluate these options based on your specific business goals, risk tolerance, and long-term vision.

How can I protect my business from legal risks?

Effective risk management involves several strategies: establishing the right business structure, implementing comprehensive contracts, maintaining proper corporate governance, ensuring regulatory compliance, securing appropriate insurance coverage, and developing clear internal policies. Our proactive approach to corporate law helps identify potential risks before they become problems and implements tailored strategies to protect your business interests.

What should I consider when negotiating a business contract?

Key considerations include clearly defining the scope of work/services, establishing precise payment terms, addressing intellectual property rights, including appropriate confidentiality provisions, specifying termination conditions, incorporating limitation of liability clauses, establishing dispute resolution mechanisms, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws. Our contract specialists can help draft, review, and negotiate agreements that protect your interests while facilitating productive business relationships.

What is involved in the due diligence process for acquisitions?

Due diligence typically encompasses financial review (examining financial statements, tax returns, and projections), legal assessment (reviewing contracts, litigation history, and compliance status), operational evaluation (analyzing business processes, assets, and systems), and market analysis (examining industry position, competition, and growth potential). Our M&A team conducts thorough due diligence to identify risks, validate assumptions, and inform negotiation strategies.

How do you structure your fees for corporate legal services?

We offer flexible fee arrangements tailored to your business needs, including hourly billing, fixed fees for specific projects, monthly retainer arrangements for ongoing counsel, and success-based fees for certain transactions. During our initial consultation, we'll discuss your legal needs and recommend the most appropriate fee structure. We believe in transparency and will provide clear estimates before beginning any work.

Partner With a Legal Team That Understands Business

From startups to established enterprises, we provide the legal guidance your business needs to thrive in today's complex environment.

Business-Focused Approach

Legal solutions aligned with your business goals

International Expertise

Support for cross-border transactions and operations

Long-Term Partnership

Ongoing support throughout your business journey