The Firm
VanToorn Legal is the law firm of Annemarie van Toorn, providing legal assistance to both entrepreneurs and private clients. The firm primarily offers legal support in the following areas:
- Consumer law
- Equine law
- (International) family law
- International child abduction
In addition, the firm offers mediation as a solution-oriented way to resolve disputes outside the courtroom.
Mediation
Family Matters
Mediation helps ex-partners make agreements, especially when children are involved, to prevent a contentious divorce. It can also help resolve new disputes after a divorce before the conflict escalates.
Litigation
Annemarie van Toorn is an experienced litigation lawyer.
The litigation practice of VanToorn legal spans all levels of the courts, from first-instance proceedings to appeal proceedings. VanToorn legal handles disputes in the areas of contract law, consumer law, (international) family law, and equine law.
(International) Family Law
With over 25 years of experience, Annemarie van Toorn assists clients with complex domestic and international matters. Drawing from her own experience as an expat, she provides practical and empathetic solutions.
International Child Abduction
- Has your child been abducted to the Netherlands?
VanToorn legal can submit an application on your behalf for the child’s immediate return to the Netherlands. - Has your child been abducted from The Netherlands to another country?
In that situation, it may be crucial to start legal proceedings in the Netherlands without delay as well.
Equine Law
Annemarie van Toorn has been active as a rider since her youth. In the Netherlands, she competed in horse riding competitions for many years. She has lived in the United States, England, and Spain. This background gives her experience with different cultures within the equestrian world and a broad knowledge of horses. The combination of legal expertise and practical experience enables her to handle equine-related legal matters carefully and effectively.
Contracts
We offer clients legal assistance with regard to contracts. We prepare them for you and advise you on the content. Besides giving advice, we also support clients in proceedings, for example if the other party does not comply with the agreement.
VanToorn legal is a small-scale Dutch law firm with excellent knowledge of Dutch contract law. We advise clients on and guide them among other things with:
- drawing up contracts
- termination, dissolution or cancellation of agreements
- obtaining compensation
- litigation about hidden defects
Litigation
Litigation may never be the starting point, but if litigation is required, it must be done properly. Litigation is no easy task. With more than twenty years of experience in the litigation practice, we provide you with expert legal advice, determine the strategy together with you and we assist you at the hearing.We can also assist you in executing international proceedings on international issues.
(International) Family Law
Looking for a Dutch family lawyer? VanToorn legal’s specialised family practice takes on divorce and related cases, in which often international aspects play a role. The office specialises in international Family Law and child abduction cases.
Mediation
An amicable settlement is almost always preferred. Legal proceedings take a long time and are often very expensive. Mediation can be a good alternative. Together with a neutral mediator you enter into a dialogue with each other to find a good solution.
Equine Law
VanToorn legal specialises in Dutch Equine Law.
You can contact us for advice and assistance regarding for example:
- Drawing up and reviewing contracts
- Horse purchase or sale/non-conformity
- Training agreements
- Boarding agreements
- Disciplinary matters
- Liability/personal injury
- Legal proceedings
- Arbitration
Employment Law
Employment Law is about people. Conflicts cause insecurity. Often a lawyer is not involved until there is a conflict and then the following applies: the interests of the client always come first.
International Child Abduction
Your child has been abducted? Time is everything! You must act immediately.
- Contact the police and indicate that your child’s passport is missing. The police can report this immediately. The loss is recorded in Interpol’s international passport control system. However, do not file a criminal declaration of the abduction until you have spoken to a lawyer.