FRANS & ASSOCIATES, COUNSELORS AT LAW

Market developments, globalization and changing laws and regulations constantly force companies to make strategic decisions, adjust the way they do business, or review their corporate structure.

These are often decisions that rely on legal expertise. This may involve supervising mergers and acquisitions, structuring joint ventures, setting up companies, or advising on corporate governance. It is often about complex structures - particularly in international cases. The quality of the decision making process in each instance relies on access to broad knowledge, insight and experience, combined with a solution-based approach.

FRANS & ASSOCIATES provides this knowledge, insight and experience.

We’re strong in tailor-made solutions. But we’re also pragmatic and we don’t make matters any more complicated than they are. We add value in cases that are complex, and those that are less complex.

Legal proceedings, sometimes, are unavoidable. It is a case of ‘drawing a line in the sand’. Our clients want a result, not a surprise. They want a result that meets their expectations. A ruling or settlement that allows them to return their attention to their business. That is why we tailor our approach to the situation. Aggressive when called for, and more relaxed where lenience is felt to serve the end result better.

Real estate (investment) funds, financers, developers,  government, contractors and other market players face challenging market conditions, demanding stakeholders, and often complex disputes.

Legal and tax frameworks play a crucial role in this interplay of interests. Deals are negotiated through tough bargaining and where a dispute arises, major interests are at stake. FRANS & ASSOCIATES focuses on contributing to clients’ objectives by coming up with solutions, instead of focusing on the problem. We combine our legal advice with practical, hands-on transaction guidance and we bring solutions that shrink the problem.

The insurance market is dominated by increasing regulation, an ever growing number of claims, and  litigation.. It is a  market that offers space for innovative ideas, but also one that is constantly evolving. We have many years of experience in most forms of insurance.. We also have extensive (litigation) experience with respect to business liability including professional, administrative, medical, corporate or product liability. We assist our clients with knowledge and insights that are deeply rooted in the market, either with assertive legal proceedings or innovative advice.