The Firm

 
Hart Legal Franchise is an independent Dutch law firm that exclusively serves the commercial market and is a leader in the area of franchising and other joint ventures. The clients of Hart Legal Franchise are small, mid-sized and large enterprises. Hart Legal Franchise works on the principle that it wishes to take care of clients' affairs at a high level in the Netherlands and abroad. Within that framework, Hart Legal Franchise attaches great value to high-quality legal service provision, personal involvement of the lawyer concerned and competitive hourly rates. In addition to a large advisory practice, the firm also has a specific and dynamic litigation practice. For related areas of knowledge and law, Hart Legal Franchise also has access to an extensive (inter)national network of specialist lawyers, jurists, accountants, consultants and tax consultants. If necessary, Hart Legal Franchise works intensively with these experts in order to optimally serve the interests of a client. 

Legal Areas

Franchise Law

The law firm Hart Legal & Franchise specialises in supporting and advising all organisations that (wish to) work within a joint venture in the commercial field, such as franchise organisations, associations, co-operatives, dealer organisations, etc. Hart Legal & Franchise provides a strong, clear legal basis for every commercial form of joint venture, so that all parties have at all times a clear picture of their rights and obligations. In addition, it designs the structure in such a way that the organisation is 'armed' for the future. Hart Legal & Franchise works not only as a legal advisor but also as a general advisor, so in designing legal constructions our specialists also look at the practical side, as well as the legal side. They can be of service to you in many different areas.

Inherent to the design of a franchise organisation is the recording of the agreements that the franchisor and franchisee have made. To this end, a well-considered franchise agreement (also known as a franchise contract) is indispensable. For this, you can turn to Hart Legal & Franchise.

Hart Legal & Franchise will also draw up or (if the contracts concerned already exist) evaluate declarations of intent, rental agreements, membership agreements, regulations, employment contracts, statutes of a franchise board or association, etc..

Advice Litigation Support The service package of Hart Legal & Franchise also offers specialist advice and litigation support in the areas of forecast issues, fictitious employer-employee relationship, law of obligations, competition law, rental law, corporate law, employment law and intellectual property law.

Law of Obligations

Law of obligations, also known as contract law, is one of the specialisations of Hart Legal & Franchise. Special agreements and contracts relating to rental, purchase and employment, for which special provisions are included in the law, can represent a source of difficulty and concern for you. Hart Legal & Franchise can give you legal assistance, tailored to the specific facts and circumstances of your situation.

 

Corporate Law

At Hart Legal & Franchise we approach the issues of the entrepreneur from a corporate law perspective. The following points demand a solid legal strategy, with which Hart Legal & Franchise can assist you.

• starting, buying or selling a company;
• entering into joint ventures;
• setting up a new structure;
• expanding and/or developing new activities.

 
Over the years, Hart Legal & Franchise has accumulated a wealth of specialist expertise and experience concerning corporate law, which we can use to effectively advise and support you in a wide variety of cases. Our organisation will expertly assist you in the conduct of negotiations and the drawing up of (international) contracts.

Competition Law

Hart Legal & Franchise has specialist knowledge concerning competition law.
Bans on cartels (vertical and horizontal agreements) and on abuse of a dominant economic position and concentration control are among our areas of special interest.

Employment Law

Hart Legal & Franchise specialises in employment law. The Dutch employment legislation and regulations are highly complex and are constantly subject to change.

Employment law encompasses, among other things, the relationship between employees and employers. The relationship is characterised by mutual rights and obligations. The balance between the rights and obligations of the employee and/or employer regularly causes

problems in practice. Hart Legal & Franchise assists both employers and employees in dismissal and dissolution proceedings and related matters concerning employment law. To have employment contracts drawn up, you can again turn to Hart Legal & Franchise.

Rental Law

Hart Legal & Franchise specialises in rental law and will assist you in:

• drawing up rental contracts;
• renting business accommodation;
• terminating rental agreements;
• related matters.

 
Hart Legal & Franchise has the necessary knowledge and experience and the resources to provide fast and effective advice.

Mediation

Hart Legal & Franchise can, if required, also be called in as a mediator in order to attempt to bring conflicts to a favourable conclusion out of court.

In mediation, the parties resolve the dispute together, with the assistance of an independent mediator. It is also possible to include non-legal aspects in the process, which in principle is not possible in the case of the legal process. Would you like to keep control of the solutions? If so, you can opt for mediation. An additional advantage is that the relationship with the other party is not damaged and the dispute can be concluded in a satisfactory way. Mediation provides you with a tailor-made solution. However, you must be prepared to discuss and negotiate with the other party. At Hart Legal & Franchise you have the option of choosing mediation without resorting to the legal process.