Dispute resolution Naturally, we all want to avoid conflict, but when a dispute does arise or seems likely, good advice is essential. Often, there are more ways to resolve a dispute than is initially assumed. Mediation In some cases you may be able to sit down with your ‘opposing party’ and a mediator to find […]
Read moreBusinesses, mergers and acquisitions
For many business owners, there comes a point when they have a choice to merge their company with another, take over another company or sell their business. After making a decision in principle, numerous aspects have to be balanced and arranged. This can involve various questions. For instance, how will the price be determined and […]
Read moreGovernment and non-profit
Provincial and municipal authorities are active at diverse fronts of the public domain, working to serve the public interest. They implement measures, enact rules and enforce them in a myriad of policy areas. Our firm is a trusted advisor of many public authorities and non-profit organisations in Limburg, with a particular focus on matters relating […]
Read moreEmployer and employee
Sometimes conflicts arise between employers and employees, for instance having to do with illness, unsatisfactory performance or a damaged working relationship. Here, a distinction is made between the private sector (which falls under labour law) and the public sector (which falls under public service law). Our employer & employee team includes experts in both labour […]
Read moreArea development and large projects
Area development is a broad and complex field. As well as shaping the quality of residential, office and recreational spaces, and local quality of life in general, it also determines the social, economic and ecological strength of a location and its environment far into the future. Area development involves long-term initiatives and political sensitivities, which […]
Read moreFamily and relationships
Cases of divorce and other family-related matters requiring legal intervention always impinge on the personal interests and emotions of the individuals concerned, including children. On top of this, financial interests are often also at stake. You need to be able to rely on a committed professional with expertise in family law who is also attentive […]
Read moreBankruptcy and restructuring
Our specialists can assist you in any phase of a bankruptcy – before, during and after. Our lawyers regularly serve as administrators in bankruptcy proceedings for companies, commercial enterprises, hotels, restaurants/cafés and foundations. The run-up to a bankruptcy is typically a period of great uncertainty for all parties, with questions such as: Are there any […]
Read moreCommerce and distribution
Running a business entails perceiving opportunities and gauging risks. Our lawyers can delineate such risks on the basis of contracts, general terms and conditions, insurance cover, etc., giving you a clear picture of your legal position. They provide businesses with key expertise to protect their interests, working across the spectrum for small and medium-sized businesses […]
Read moreHealthcare and medical
Healthcare is a sector that is constantly evolving. Currently it is being transformed by market forces, deregulation and economies of scale. These developments are putting medical and care institutions, hospitals and university medical centres under pressure, placing an increasing burden not only on staff but also on administrators – compelling them to deliver more whilst […]
Read moreEnergy and climate
Paulussen Advocaten has broad expertise in the field of energy and climate, which includes a litigation practice in which we act for non-profit organizations and citizens and an advisory practice in which we assist regional governments, businesses in the renewable energy sector and other innovative entrepreneurs with their questions and challenges in the field of […]
Read moreBuilding and property
Our lawyers have excellent credentials in property law, with clients including local government (mainly municipal authorities), housing associations, healthcare providers, architects, consulting agencies, property developers and building contractors as well as private individuals. The building & property sector team offers clients expert consultancy services on matters of civil property law (for issues concerning public property, […]
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