Clairfort is an international law firm based in the Netherlands, with offices in Zeist (Utrecht) and Amsterdam. Clairfort is a ‘firm of niches’: we offer specialist advice in six areas of the law. Our network allows us to offer pan-European assistance. More information about our firm can be found on our About Us page. Information about our M&A and corporate lawyers, employment lawyers, IP lawyers, privacy or contract lawyers, competition lawyers and property lawyers can be found on our Team page.
Our fields of expertise
Company law and M&A
Clairfort advises in the fields of liability, governance, financing and securities. The M&A lawyers assist their clients in mergers, acquisitions and restructurings.
Labour law
Labour law is constantly evolving, for instance with respect to dismissal, employee participation, disability and flexible employment relationships. Clairfort is pleased to assist clients in this area as an advisor and sparring partner.
Government
The government intervenes in many ways, for instance in the living and working environment. Clairfort represents public authorities, companies and individuals in matters of administrative and environmental law, regulatory and market regulation law, and procurement.
Procurement & Competition
Clairfort assists contracting authorities and market parties in procurement procedures. It also represents clients with different backgrounds in the field of Dutch and European competition law and its enforcement.
Intellectual Property, IT & Privacy
Clairfort assists in protecting and litigating in the fields of names, products, services and innovations. It advises on commercial contracts (including licensing, distribution and agency), IT and privacy (GDPR), both in the Netherlands and abroad.
Property & Construction
The unique combination of attorneys-at-law and project lawyers allows Clairfort to support its clients on specific issues and projects in the fields of construction, real estate, area development and infrastructure, in civil-law and administrative-law cases.
Clairfort is:
Clear
We are clear in terms of our advice, our approach and our fees.
Forceful
We stand up for our clients.
Specialist
Our lawyers and attorneys-at-law are very knowledgeable in their fields of expertise.
Blog
Will Zeeland’s local snack bar Wendy’s have to make way for the US fast food chain Wendy´s?
Many people immediately think of the brand Wendy's as a fast-food chain from the United States, but did you know... read more →
14/11/2021
Tjibbe Fokkens strengthens the Intellectual Property, IT & Privacy department of Clairfort
Clairfort welcomes a new colleague: Tjibbe Fokkens. Tjibbe started as an attorney-at-law and associate partner in the Intellectual Property, IT... read more →
01/11/2021
Clairfort appoints Geke Bosch and Elise Menkhorst as associate partners
On 1 July 2021, Geke Bosch and Elise Menkhorst were appointed associate partners. Geke is a lawyer within the Labour... read more →
01/07/2021
IP lawyer Evert van Gelderen again ranked in WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals
Evert van Gelderen, our partner IP, IT & Privacy is again ranked in the World Trademark Review 1000 – The... read more →
14/02/2021
Annika Graf supports Clairfort in study on sustainability in competition law
As part of her studies, Annika Graf is currently conducting an internship at Clairfort where she supports the competition and... read more →
14/09/2020
Protection of Intellectual property rights in the UK as of today (Brexit date)
Today, 1 february 2020, marks the day that the United Kingdom officially left the European Union. For Intellectual Property rights... read more →
01/02/2020
Doing business in The Netherlands – Part 5: Tenancy law
Dutch tenancy law consists of a systematic set of regulations. Special legislation applies to subjects like termination grounds, temporary lease... read more →
01/10/2019
Doing business in The Netherlands – Part 4: The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
The Netherlands has an attractive business climate for foreign investors. Starting a business in The Netherlands will, in nearly every... read more →
21/06/2019
Newsflash: the Netherlands Commercial Court (“NCC”) is now up and running
The Netherlands Commercial Court (NCC District Court and NCC Court of Appeal (“NCCA”)) opened its doors on 1 January 2019.... read more →
29/01/2019
The dismissal of the director under the articles of association: what are the applicable rules in the Netherlands?
A director under the articles of association (hereinafter: director) has two legal relationships with the company. Firstly, the director is... read more →
28/11/2018
BREAKING IP NEWS: Taste cannot be protected under copyright law according to the Court of Justice
The taste of food products cannot be protected by copyright. This follows from a judgment of the Court of Justice... read more →
13/11/2018
Attorney-at-law Jos Hendrickx joins department Company law and M&A
Clairfort welcomes Jos Hendrickx as a lawyer and partner in its department Company law and M&A. Jos has over 30... read more →
15/10/2018