Dispute settlement
As litigators, our dedicated focus on the agri-food sector allows us to effectively collaborate with our clients. Our deep understanding of your business enables us, like no other attorney, to present a compelling case and defend your interests.
We are skilled negotiators and seasoned trial advocates who work closely with clients at every stage of the litigation process—from early risk assessment and pre-litigation strategy, through trial, and where necessary, appeal. We are committed to delivering results with integrity, efficiency, and precision. Our track record of success is built on meticulous preparation, persuasive advocacy, and a relentless focus on our clients’ goals.
If you're facing a legal dispute and need trusted representation, contact us today to schedule a confidential consultation.
With more than two decades of successful litigation experience, we know how to achieve results. Here are compelling examples of our successful legal interventions:
- We successfully litigated on behalf of a Spanish fruit company against a Dutch importer who defaulted on his payment obligations, obtaining a positive verdict in summary proceedings in less than three weeks.
- We represented one of the largest Dutch vegetable seed breeders in a dispute with an American grower who falsely claimed the exclusive right to cultivate and sell a successful tomato variety in North America. Our comprehensive support during negotiations and legal procedures in the Netherlands, along with our collaboration with an American correspondent lawyer, led to a full settlement and the abandonment of the claim.
- A seed producer with decades of collaboration with a global vegetable breeder was abruptly informed that their partnership was ending due to a crop disease outbreak. We crafted and executed a robust strategy, initially pursuing negotiations. When these efforts failed, we took decisive action through various legal procedures, ultimately leading to a generous settlement for our resolute client.
- We successfully defended a Bolivian exporter accused of supplying contaminated peanuts to an importer in Rotterdam, with allegations extending to retail distribution in Sweden. Through multiple NOFOTA arbitrations and court proceedings at the Rotterdam District Court, we defended our client effectively, resulting in the complete rejection of the importer's claim.
- We represented a Dutch seed technology startup against an advisor whose baseless claim threatened its viability from the outset. Our vigorous litigation at both the district court and court of appeal led to the total dismissal of the advisor's claim.
- We achieved a resounding victory for a Chilean exporter of blueberries in a legal battle against a Rotterdam importer, who wrongfully asserted rights to multi-year supply contracts while failing to pay nearly half a million euros in invoices. Our tenacious representation secured favorable verdicts in both the district court and court of appeal.
- For a Rotterdam fruit importer, we took immediate action to impose a provisional attachment on a customer who had defaulted on payment. Our successful litigation ensured that the overdue invoice and legal costs were fully recovered.