Niek van der Graaf advises international and national entrepreneurs. The focus of his practice is on corporate law, contract law and corporate relations (supervisory board, management team, works council). Niek is a member of the corporate law section of Russell Advocaten.
Niek mainly focuses on corporate litigation, (international) disputes and advice in the field of corporate law, contract law and insolvency law. He also advises and litigates on contracts, including distribution and agency agreements.
Niek is particularly involved in issues concerning financial (Wwft) and European law, the specialisms in which he graduated. Before joining Russell Advocaten, Niek worked for the Consumer and Market Authority.
And besides…
Niek is an enthusiastic sportsman in his spare time. He also likes to travel and is interested in history.
Special rules may apply to the termination of a lease of business premises, depending on the nature of the business. What rules apply to termination? How do these relate to the statutory lease terms? Are you entitled to compensation if the landlord terminates the lease? What are your rights as a subtenant?
What should you bear in mind if you want to change the rent for your business premises? When are you allowed to adjust the price yourself? And in which cases do you have to go to court?
On 1 July 2026, part of the transitional law of the Management and Supervision of Legal Entities Act (MSLEA) will expire. This mainly affects the voting rights of directors or supervisory directors of associations and foundations. When do you need to amend your articles of association?
