The firm has substantial experience in corporate and commercial matters, corporate litigation/conflicts, acquisitions, contracts, insolvency and restructuring, employment, construction and real estate. It also advises clients in sectors including automotive, trade and logistics, and hotels and hospitality.
Hoens & Souren has a strong international and cross-border practice, regularly assisting businesses operating between the Netherlands and other jurisdictions. Its lawyers work in English, French and German and as an active member of IPG, gives clients access to an international network of independent legal, accounting and tax professionals.
Principal specialisms include:
- Business & Corporate Law
Advises companies, directors and shareholders on corporate governance, shareholder disputes, directors’ positions and liability, articles of association and conflicts with financial institutions. - M&A & Business Succession
Advises on acquisitions, share purchases, shareholder agreements and business succession, including negotiations and the legal structuring of transactions. - Commercial Contracts & Negotiations
Drafts and reviews commercial agreements, including supply, distribution, agency and collaboration agreements. The firm places particular emphasis on negotiation and achieving commercially workable outcomes. - Insolvency & Restructuring
A significant specialist area covering corporate restructuring, bankruptcy, creditor arrangements, WHOA proceedings, directors’ liability and business relaunches. The firm has handled insolvency matters since 1985. - Dispute Resolution & Liability
Handles shareholder and corporate disputes, acquisition conflicts, directors’ liability and disputes with banks and other financial institutions. The firm seeks negotiated settlements where possible but also has extensive litigation experience. - Employment Law
Advises employers and employees on reorganisations, dismissals, employment contracts, directors’ employment positions, sickness and workplace disputes. It also handles employment aspects of acquisitions. - Construction & Real Estate
Advises developers, contractors, investors and businesses on construction contracts, real estate transactions, commercial leases, rights of use, environmental/planning law and building arbitration. - Automotive Law
Provides specialist legal support to businesses in the automotive sector, alongside expertise in commercial contracts, insolvency and business disputes. - Trade & Logistics
Advises businesses operating in trade and logistics on contractual, commercial and liability issues, with the firm's broader international practice supporting cross-border matters. - Hotels & Hospitality
Advises hospitality businesses on acquisitions, financing and security, contracts, employment, liability, restructuring, regulations, permits and licences. - International & Cross-Border Law
The firm regularly works on international matters and advises clients dealing with foreign customers, suppliers and business partners.
