Leliveld Lawyers. Goal-oriented and decisive

A conflict, complex negotiations or a legal issue. You are not waiting for it. But sometimes it's no different. You want the best solution for a reasonable rate. A consultant with a targeted and efficient approach. Creative and where necessary out of the box. Honest and sincere about the feasibility of a case. Always available and attentive to the matter.

That is what Leliveld Advocaten stands for. A goal-oriented and decisive action. Clear strategies. Clear financial agreements. Sincere and affordable.

About Leliveld Advocaten

Founded in 2000

50 people in their team


Practice areas
Business
Bankruptcy & Debt
Criminal Defense
Intellectual Property
Insurance
Employment & Labor
Family

Languages spoken
Dutch
English

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Practice areas

Business

Shareholders and partners

Good cooperation between shareholders or partners is a determining factor in the success of a company. As long as the noses only point in one direction, there is nothing to worry about. But what if that is no longer the case? Collaboration that is not properly arranged contractually entails unnecessary risks. Unclear agreements regularly lead to conflicts.

Have you recorded your agreements in the right contracts? And do you have the right form of cooperation? What should you do if the collaboration breaks down? What are your rights and obligations? Do you have a right to speak as a minority shareholder? Can you force the other partner or shareholder to take over your shares?

Leliveld Advocaten guides you through the process of correct contract formation, negotiations or conflict resolution. As a shareholder or partner, we support you with a targeted and decisive approach.

Are you looking for more specific information about your position as a shareholder or partner? Contact us. We would be happy to assist you in a free exploratory meeting.

A number of the topics below are also provided with further information. Click – if possible – on these topics. Topics that you cannot click on are still being updated.

Bankruptcy & Debt

Restart after bankruptcy? 10 tips for success. Which factors make a restart possible after bankruptcy? What are the chances of a restart? A restart after bankruptcy is often a good option, but when? mr. James Leliveld, corporate law and restructuring lawyer explains where the opportunities lie.

Goal Curator

I used to be a curator. But honestly, I found it boring and frustrating. For the sake of form, the trustees always talk about (an investigation into) a restart, but it actually rarely happens. Why? Simple, the primary task of a trustee is the settlement of an estate and not a restart after bankruptcy.

In Jip and Janneke language, this means that the trustee must cash in as much and as quickly as possible on the assets of a company. This usually takes the form of a public sale. With the money that is released, he pays as many creditors as possible; but of course only after he has paid his own costs first.

My apologies to my trade brothers, but yes, that's how it goes.

On the other hand, I do understand. A restart after bankruptcy is often more complicated than a normal completion of the bankruptcy. It also often takes longer than a public sale. But the curator is also allergic to entrepreneurial risks. As a result, the trustee usually opts for the path of least resistance. And that is often the public sale.

Too bad of course. Because a restart often offers numerous advantages. In the end, this often yields more for the estate and a restart is usually better for employment.

That is also the reason why I stopped being a curator. It definitely gives a bigger kick to, for example, save a company in difficulties from bankruptcy or to realize a successful restart. That is better than a (boring) settlement of an estate. More intensive, but much more exciting and a greater intellectual challenge.

What you actually do is the following: you break up the company in the form of bankruptcy and then you “reorganize the company”. This redesign is of course accompanied by all kinds of measures to optimize the restart. You leave out the weak elements (such as unnecessary costs) from the past and take the most powerful parts with you. For example, an unbearable debt burden from the past can be resolved by bankruptcy.

Restart always feasible?

But yes, is a restart always feasible? No, unfortunately not. That is, of course, the harsh reality. Bankruptcy is of course not for nothing. There must be a cause for that. Therefore, the 10 most important tips if you would consider a restart of a company:

  1. Perform critical due diligence;
  2. Analyze the cash flow before the bankruptcy date;
  3. Study the causes of bankruptcy; why did the company get into trouble ?
  4. Think about how you can remove those causes and how you are going to realize that cash flow again;
  5. Check that the customers have not already found their way to the competitor;
  6. Investigate what investment is involved in the restart and whether that investment is financeable;
  7. Assess whether the staff is still important;
  8. Make a good business plan and realistic forecasts;
  9. Familiarize yourself with how a curator works, what his or her interests are;
  10. Know what your options are if the trustee does not want to cooperate;

And this is really just the tip of the iceberg. There is often much more involved, but these are the most important elements. And if you have no experience with this kind of process, I would like to preach for your own parish this time: let yourself be assisted by an expert in this field. Coincidence or not, I do understand. Also read my blog about my last successful restart.

Bankruptcy
Credit Repair
Creditor
Debt & Collection

Criminal Defense

A criminal prosecution can have far-reaching consequences for your business and private life. An accusation can completely turn your life upside down and jeopardize the continuity of your business. However, no one is guilty until proven lawfully and conclusively!

Does the Public Prosecution Service want to impose a criminal order on you? Do you have to undergo a police questioning or have you been summoned to appear in court?

Are you suspected of a criminal offense? And would you like more information about your rights and obligations? Everyone has the right to a proper defense. Our specialized lawyers can provide you with good information and advice on the (legal) next steps. If you are already involved in a legal procedure, our lawyers can guide and assist you in court.

Are you looking for more specific information about your position as an entrepreneur within criminal law? Contact us. We would be happy to assist you in a free exploratory meeting.

A number of the topics below are also provided with further information. Click – if possible – on these topics. Topics that you cannot click on are still being updated.

Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Intellectual Property

Intellectual property

Do you want to record, protect or transfer intellectual property in the form of designs, goods or services? Do you wish to grant or obtain a license? Or are you involved in a (legal) conflict in the field of IP law?

Our specialized lawyers can answer all your questions in the field of IP law. If desired, we can guide and represent you in an IP law procedure.

Are you looking for more specific information about intellectual property? Contact us. We would be happy to assist you in a free exploratory meeting.

A number of the topics below are also provided with further information. Click – if possible – on these topics. Topics that you cannot click on are still being updated.

Copyright
Patent
Trademark

Insurance

Insurance and damage

You have damage and assume that you have good insurance. This is usually the case and you can count on a compensation payment. However, it often happens that an insurance company does not pay out anything. The insurance company then invokes its policy conditions and thus tries to prevent a payment. In such situations, it may therefore be wise to enlist the help of a lawyer with expertise in this area.

Does the insurance company have the right not to pay out? What can you do if the insurance company refuses payment? Can a court deviate from the policy conditions even if you have accepted them?

Leliveld Advocaten can answer all your questions in the field of insurance law. A conflict can often be resolved through consultation. If the conflict cannot be resolved in good consultation, one of our specialized lawyers can assist you in legal proceedings.

Are you looking for more specific information about insurance? Contact us. We would be happy to assist you in a free exploratory meeting.

A number of the topics below are also provided with further information. Click – if possible – on these topics. Topics that you cannot click on are still being updated.

Bad Faith Insurance
Health insurance
Insurance Defense
Insurance Fraud
Life Insurance

Employment & Labor

Labor and income

A conflict with an employer can be quite drastic. Not only financially, but also emotionally. Support from an expert is often desirable. Someone who understands business, but also understands how difficult this process can be for you. What can you do if your employer wants to fire you? Are you then entitled to compensation? And if so, how high? Or do you wonder whether a non-competition or non-solicitation clause will hold up? Does your employer comply with the collective labor agreement? And what are your rights and obligations if you are ill for a long period of time?

Questions about work and income are often casuistic. What applies to you depends on your personal situation, your agreement and the applicable (statutory) regulations.

Leliveld Advocaten has a great deal of expertise in the field of employment law and is happy to discuss the possibilities with you in your situation.

Are you looking for more specific information about labor and income? Contact us. We would be happy to assist you in a free exploratory meeting.

A number of the topics below are also provided with further information. Click – if possible – on these topics. Topics that you cannot click on are still being updated.

Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination

Family

Divorce and children

A divorce or termination of a registered partnership is a major event. Both emotionally and financially. Many matters need to be arranged and the situation is often unclear. In addition, divorce and child issues are often sensitive and emotionally charged.

Where should you start if you want a divorce? What all needs to be arranged? What will happen to the children? Is there a claim to or obligation for alimony? And if so, how high will it be? What are the options with regard to the shared home? What should be arranged with regard to pension rights? And how do you divide the joint assets or debts?

Leliveld Advocaten has specialized lawyers who can answer all your questions in the field of divorce, registered partnership and children. Our lawyers can assist you in the form of a joint mediation or conciliation, but you can also count on us in proceedings.

Are you looking for more specific information about the divorce and the position of your children? Contact us. We would be happy to assist you in a free exploratory meeting.

A number of the topics below are also provided with further information. Click – if possible – on these topics. Topics that you cannot click on are still being updated.

Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Marriage

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