Debt collection during COVID-19 – Newsletters – International Law Office

Under Dutch law, the creditor of a claim has various measures at its disposal to collect a debt or ensure recourse, including:

• debt collection through a bankruptcy filing; and
• pre-judgment attachment.

The execution of these measures requires only a marginal assessment by a judge, which is why they can be effective and efficient but are sometimes criticised.

The COVID-19 outbreak is greatly affecting legal matters and company wellbeing. Some companies can no longer comply with their contractual obligations, while others have become financially distressed. To ensure that creditors d…