You want payment without endless back-and-forth. Litigation can be the quickest lever—if the file is strong and recovery likely. We assess that upfront, keep the process simple, and stay focused on results.
Should you litigate? (quick check)
- Strong claim: clear contract/PO, performance delivered, proper invoices.
- Valid notice: for consumers, a compliant 14-day letter stating the exact collection costs.
- Recoverability: salary/employer, bank accounts, assets or prior payments.
What you get with us
- Upfront viability note: a crisp yes/no and why.
- Transparent cost map: court fee, bailiff fees and expected costs order.
- Clean file & summons: concise, evidence-led and easy for the subdistrict judge to follow.
- End-to-end execution: after judgment we enforce (e.g., wage/bank garnishment) and keep pushing for payment.
How the process runs
- File review & strategy. We check the evidence, gauge recovery odds and choose the route.
- Summons & service. The bailiff serves; we file with the court.
- Defence or default. If there’s defence, we prepare a focused reply and any hearing.
- Judgment & enforcement. If granted, we execute (seizure/garnishment) and still pursue the fastest practical settlement.
Costs & timelines—setting expectations
You pre-pay court and bailiff fees; when successful, much can often be recovered. Timelines vary by court and whether the debtor defends. We outline scenarios (default vs. defended) and keep you updated briefly but clearly.
Common pitfalls (we prevent them)
Vague claim breakdowns, missing/defective 14-day letters in consumer cases, applying the BIK scale to the wrong base (including interest/costs), and messy exhibit bundles. We deliver a tight, defensible file.
Short checklist
- Claim and evidence are solid.
- 14-day letter (consumer) is valid and expired.
- Recovery looks realistic.
- Cost–benefit understood.
- Clear breakdown: principal, interest, (extrajudicial) costs.
Want to know if suing will pay off?
Send your invoices and core documents for a quick viability check.
Legal basis (brief)
Dutch Civil Code art. 6:96; WIK/BIK (consumers); Dutch civil procedure (summons, subdistrict court); enforcement law.
Need Help?
We do the calculations, document everything, and handle the amicable (pre-litigation) and, if necessary, court proceedings. Contact us via WhatsApp, phone, email, or through our website.