Mediation

Mediation is increasingly being used to settle disputes. There may be several reasons for this choice. First of all, it is generally faster than court proceedings. It also generally offers better opportunities to maintain good mutual relationships. Moreover, if the...

The Lawyer

Lawyer, advocate, attorney, barrister, solicitor and attorney at law. These are all English and/or American (English-speaking) terms that are often translated (into Dutch) as “advocaat” (or, in plural, as “advocaten”). However, this is not (always)...

The purchase of property

Although this is decreasing due to the increasing digitalization (of the Internet, web shops, e-mails, SMS, WhatsApp and (other) social media), many agreements still are concluded verbally, as one party makes an offer and the other party accepts that offer. In most...

De koop van een woning

Hoewel dit door de toenemende digitalisering (van internet, webshops, e-mails, SMS, WhatsApp en (andere) sociale media) steeds meer afneemt, komen nog steeds veel overeenkomsten mondeling tot stand, doordat de ene partij een aanbod doet en de andere partij dat aanbod...