About MAAK

Meet MAAK Advocaten, where legal specialists provide high-quality services to players in the manufacturing industry.
MAAK Advocaten is a specialized firm in Amsterdam. Our team of specialists focuses on the manufacturing industry. We offer full-service support on the legal challenges in the sector. From supplier to end user. From importer to distributor. And from supervisor to government agency. We enjoy a particularly strong reputation in the field of (EU) Product Regulation & Compliance , Commercial Contract Law , Liability Law and Litigation . Guiding collaborations, sparring with other professionals and practically applying the framework of complex rules is what sets us apart. This is why clients and advisors choose MAAK.

MAAK is strongly committed to knowledge sharing with presentations at annual conferences, accredited courses for professionals, insurers and lawyers, articles and videos on our own platform and writing for trade journals. Through our strong focus on the industry, we assure our clients of a customer-oriented, committed and constructive approach to matters. Also when it comes to international issues.

Vision and mission

At MAAK, there is an open atmosphere, where our specialists work on cases both individually and as part of a team. Clients are always in direct contact with the specialist handling the case. We recently shaped our vision, mission and core values. And guess what? We have a team of curious, committed and client-oriented people. We are all different, but connected by our mission to bring complex legal issues to practical solutions. 
 

Lawyers for entrepreneurs

Our lawyers for entrepreneurs are specialists in commercial law. We advise companies, supervisors and other government agencies in the field of contract law, liability law and corporate law. Our focus is on the manufacturing industry. Before a product comes onto the market, the entire chain must be completed. Raw materials and semi-finished products are transported to the manufacturer by a supplier. From the manufacturer, the product enters the distribution chain and often a number of important questions arise regarding product regulations (CE marking) and the manner in which the product may be traded within the EEA. If the manufacturer is not established in the EEA, the importer/distributor will be the party that must ensure compliance with the essential environmental, health and safety requirements. This creates responsibilities and we would like to point out the legal framework thereof.
When the products are allowed to be put on the market, there will also have to be good contracts between the manufacturer/supplier on the way in which the parties will do business and divide responsibilities. This can include liability, security rights, but also the duration of the agreement . In the field of transport law, it is also important that risks are identified and opportunities are utilized. In short, within the manufacturing industry, many challenges exist at different times within the (production) chain. Our lawyers for entrepreneurs within the industry are familiar with these subjects and have built up a high level of expertise and experience. We closely follow innovations and we use the knowledge we have acquired broadly to relieve our clients of their worries, guarantee continuity and not slow down entrepreneurship.

Lawyers who quickly get to the heart of the matter