The international Proteus network: an added value for Confidenz clients.

Proteus is an association of law firms that form a multilingual network of international lawyers with a high level of legal expertise in the European jurisdictions in which they operate. This network provides significant added value to you as a Confidenz client. Doing business in a globalised world brings with it many challenges. Doing business internationally means dealing with different legal systems, trade agreements and cultural customs. It is therefore crucial to have a reliable legal partner to guide you through this process. Confidenz lawyers is such a partner, thanks in part to our membership of the international Proteus network, co-founded by our partner Christiaan Bossers.

What is Proteus?

Proteus is an international alliance of independent law firms, established in 1996. The network currently covers 15 countries in the European Union and Switzerland and also cooperates with firms outside the EU. Its members pride themselves on being strongly partner-led firms, able to offer clients a fast and personal service.

Through Proteus, Confidenz offers clients a complete European legal service coordinated by a single point of contact. Companies based in different parts of the world see Europe as one economic area. They can expect professional advice on legal issues in several countries in an integrated manner.

The strength of international cooperation

The strength of a network like Proteus lies in combining local expertise with a global vision. Each member firm has in-depth knowledge of the legal system, culture and business practices in its own country. At the same time, members share best practices, market insights and contacts. 

A significant part of Confidenz's practice is in the areas of international and domestic contracts, acquisitions, franchising, judicial agreements, tax disputes, family disputes, NPOs, construction contracts and litigation. Our clients include listed companies, public companies, multinationals, SMEs, the self-employed and private individuals.

Clients benefit from a number of key advantages when working with Proteus, including tailored cross-border advice, efficient communication through a single point of contact, proactive risk identification and management, advice on international trade agreements and dispute resolution, and access to an extensive local network and market expertise.

Expertise in import, export and international contracts

A significant part of Confidenz's practice is in the area of international and domestic contracts. Our lawyers have extensive experience in drafting, negotiating and enforcing contracts for the import and export of goods and services. We consider not only the legal aspects, but also the commercial, financial and operational implications. Confidenz looks at contracts from a strategic perspective and strives for balanced and sustainable relationships between trading partners.

In addition to contracts, Confidenz also assists with other legal issues related to international business, such as trade compliance, intellectual property protection, tax optimisation, setting up foreign entities and international dispute resolution.

A client-centric approach

Proteus and Confidenz have an extensive and diverse client base, ranging from multinationals to SMEs and the self-employed. What these clients have in common is that they can count on a personalised, proactive and result-oriented service in which their activities and objectives are thoroughly reviewed in order to formulate a tailor-made legal strategy.

Bottom line

For companies with international activities or ambitions, a partnership with Confidenz and the Proteus network is an important asset. It gives you the legal certainty and clout you need to push boundaries and grow sustainably in the global marketplace, with access to specialised expertise in all major trading nations through the network.

Find out more on the Proteus Law website